Homeowners should always worry about how secure their home is. That being said, one of the most crucial areas of your home’s security is your patio area. You need to make sure that your patio doors can let you in, but keep out anyone who isn’t welcome.
Latches Are Lacking
Many patio doors have latches as a form of security, but that’s as basic as they can get. Simple latch locks do not act as effective deterrents even for inexperienced trespassers. We recommend a second (or even third) lock of a different kind so that your patio doors won’t be opened by a single twist of a crowbar.
Keep Sliders on the Rails
Sliding doors are a popular patio door option, so knowing how to make them more secure should be a top priority. A lock-and-block bar makes it more difficult for intruders to try and knock off your patio door’s panels off the rails, making your home a less attractive target.
Add Grills
One of the more drastic ways to keep your home safe is to add a second layer of collapsing or retractable metal grills. The grills themselves will have their own locking mechanism and they can enhance your security without sacrificing the view provided by your patio doors.
Reinforce Glass Panels
You don’t have to swap out your patio doors for a solid slab of metal for better security. You can always reinforce your doors’ glass surfaces with security films. These extra-strong films essentially turn your door’s glass into a laminate, making it more resistant to shattering from impact damage.
Secure your patio doors with help from our team of experts. Renewal by Andersen of Montana is the leading patio door contractor in Montana. You can call us at (406) 259-3944 or fill out this contact form for more info.
