Security is undoubtedly the most important consideration when moving into a new house. Our idea of a house is synonymous with safe and relaxing abode. So there can’t be any compromise on its security. Thanks to the availability of new and improved security accessories and devices in the market, making your abode safe and secure is not much of a challenge.
If you are moving to a new house or looking to improve the quality of your home security, here are the five installations we think are worth having:
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High-Security Locks
Different types of apartment layouts are likely to face specific threats, but kicking attacks are the most common form of forced entry. So when you are buying a door lock for better apartment security, it is best to look into how much force its deadbolt can withstand.
Potential criminals also often look to get a covert entry without alerting residents. In that case, you might want to consider changing the existing locks to something with more picking resistance. That said, it is more beneficial to invest in locks that can prevent lock bumping. All locks can be picked, but this method of covert entry is extremely rare to encounter. So try to get locks that are effectively bump proof to increase picking resistance and protect against a more prevalent threat.
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Secure Windows
Windows that face the street on the first few stories of a building are extremely vulnerable to outside attack and thereby, weaken your home’s security. So if, for instance, you live in one of the apartments in Mumbai and your windows are vulnerable to security breach, it is important that you secure them right now.
Putting bars over your window is rarely preferable as it has the potential to draw unwanted attention to the in-built vulnerabilities of your home’s security system. Plus, it can also mar the otherwise pleasing visual aesthetic of the house. In order to achieve a formidable degree of protection, you can invest in window security film to be applied on the glass with no overt trace. The highest quality security film products can prevent the glass from shattering after several impacts.
Installing window locks is a more standard type of window protection. However, these devices are rarely well maintained, so you might need to undergo some level of window lock repair and maintenance from time to time.
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Secure Entrance Door
Securing and strengthening your doors, and especially the front door, is very critical. And it’s possible without changing the appearance of your doors and spending lots of money. By replacing the standard half-inch screws with three-inch screws, you will be able to secure your strike plate and hinge, which will mean that the basic kicking attacks will take much longer to compromise the door. In fact, if the door does not have a solid core, it might break before it truly opens. So you also need a strong solid core door to start with. You can also complement your wooden door with a security screen in front of it.
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Security Alarm
Security alarms have become quite popular in the last decade for various types of residential apartments. In case there is an alarm already in place, find out whether it is monitored or not. There might also be provisions to receive alarm trigger notifications to your smartphone, as your response time could be faster than a private security company or the police on certain occasions. There may be some restrictions on the types of alarms you can use, but a loud alarm is great for apartment security because someone or the other would end up rushing to your door and the situation of security breach even if they are angry and upset by the noise.
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Security Cameras
Let us be clear at the outset that security cameras cannot really avert a security breach when it actually happens. But it is still helpful in recording the presence of existing threats and documenting evidence in case of a break-in. With regard to the placing of security cameras, it is important to know the restrictions of your camera and the general privacy rules and your own personal requirements. Make sure that you are using the best quality security cameras. Do utilise the cameras to monitor all possible entrances.
With these installations in place, you can enjoy the security of your home to the fullest. If you’re on the lookout for a safe haven near Mumbai, then you might want to look at 2 BHK flats for sale in Thane Ghodbunder Road.