Protecting the Out Building of Your Home with Out Building Security

So many times we focus on the security of our home that we forget about the other important components of it like the out buildings that we use to store many of our assets. This includes our garage which often ends being partly a storage area for many important items.

Other buildings that we need to be aware of when it comes to security are the garden and storage sheds.

Space is usually at a premium when it comes to the interior of the home. As a result a lot of people will buy a storage shed and store out of season items or valuable in these buildings without realizing that they need to be part of the security protection of the home.

There are a few steps that can be taken to increase the security for these small buildings. First, pay attention when buying them as to the quality they are comprised of. Usually, they only have one door but some come with windows. If you are choosing this type then make sure the windows have a good locking mechanism on them. If they don’t then consider purchasing some window grills or bars to prevent them from being opened. Even if they do have a good lock mechanism on them take these few extra steps to protect them doesn’t hurt.

The locks that these units come with are often not of high caliber. You may want to consider spending a bit of extra money and changing the lock so it is one that is rated for good security.

It is not uncommon when installing these types of buildings to tuck them away so they don’t take up usable space or interfere with the esthetics of the property. The problem that arises when doing this is you are making it easier for a thief to take their time when attempting to break into them because they are secluded.

What you want to do is make sure that there is good lighting in this area for the night time. A well lit area may deter “would be” thieves. You can easily put your lights on timers or operate them through your smartphone for the times you want to activate them.

If you have a CCTV camera this is one area where it may be put to good use. You can either opt to have your cameras focus on your entire exterior, or have one just dedicated to giving you a good view of your exterior buildings.

Don’t forget to practice the same security measures for your garage even it is attached to the house. In fact, you want to be even more cautious here as it can mean access to the house for the garage.

For all of your security needs both in and out be sure to check with Pre-Lock to see what we can offer you to help make your home a safe and secure one.