When you want to secure your home there are several steps that you can take to do that. One of the ways is to have a security system or alarm. The alarm will hopefully alert an intruder and send them running. This is only a deterrent and not a way to keep them from entering. Another option that you can use is to have cameras installed in your home. These are great and you can even access them remotely on your cell phone. The problem is that all you can actually do is to see who was in your home and what they did. The cameras are not a way to keep them from getting inside in the first place. These should never be your first line of security. You need to use locking mechanisms to secure the entry points of your home. That means the doors and the windows too. The windows have several types of locks that can be installed. The door is the most common way that a burglar will get in your home.
Texan Lock & Key Lists What A Deadbolt & Strike Plate Are & Why They Are Important to Your Home’s Security
What is a Deadbolt Lock: The deadbolt is an additional lock that is normally installed on the main entrances of your home. They are a larger more secure lock that runs deep in the door, normally with a metal bolt that extends in the door. If you have a door that is great quality and is heavy duty with a deadbolt installed it should endure a possible kick in. The deadbolt is usually installed with a long screw that can hold up against someone that is trying to shove or kick the door. The deadbolt is only part of the security of the door and the other side of the door that is attached to the frame. The frame side also is secured with a part of hardware.
What is a Deadbolt Strike Plate: The strike plate is an even more important part of the deadbolt lock. It is the metal plate that is installed on the opposite side of the door or the frame of the door. The strike plate needs to be installed correctly on a door with a long screw. The screw should be about 3 inches in length to ensure that it is in fact anchored well. The installation of the deadbolt and the strike plate needs to be done correctly. If it is not when an intruder comes to kick in the door they will have a better chance of gaining entry. A properly installed strike plate and deadbolt is a great way to stop a forced entry. The anchor of the bolt and plate are enough to keep the door from being able to be kicked in.
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