A Licensed Locksmiths Guide to Securing Your Sliding Doors

Sliding doors are often left out when it comes to discussions about security, yet we know that they are a potential weak link in the security of many homes. If you’re concerned that your sliding doors might not hold up against intruders, talk to your local, licensed locksmith about upgrading your security measures, and check out the following guide:

Lock them!

Close them and lock them; this is your primary line of defense, and it pays to keep them locked even when you’re indoors, especially if you’re in another area of the home.

Use an alarm sensor

Linked to your home security system, an alarm sensor is a simple way to increase the security of your sliding doors, and when attached to a door frame, they monitor the opening and closing action of the door, sounding an alarm if the door is forced open.

Apply a window film

Typically, sliding doors are easy to smash with the simplest of tools, but the application of a window film can prevent them from smashing to smithereens and make forced entry, less straightforward. Keep in mind, however, that most criminals won’t smash your sliding door, but will instead be looking for a way to quietly and easily access your home through an unlocked or unsecure set of doors.

Window film can also help increase your privacy, as some have designs on them that enable you to look out without letting anyone outside, see in.

Add a rod in the tracks

Rods in the tracks can help reinforce the sliding doors against unwanted entry, and if your door doesn’t have one, you can add one easily, and inexpensively.

Get a deadbolt lock

In general, sliding doors are poorly secured, and the addition of a deadbolt could make it far more secure from the outside. For all your sliding door locking options, consult with a qualified, licensed locksmith.

Install a security camera

Expensive and difficult to install, most locksmiths will recommend cheaper, more conventional security measures for sliding doors, but a security camera can be useful if your property is particularly vulnerable.

Sliding doors are a popular feature of many homes, and while they are undoubtedly attractive and can give instant access to exterior areas of a home, they can be susceptible to intruders and anyone intent on getting inside your home without permission. To secure your sliding doors and give burglars a tough time, talk to your local locksmith about upgrading its security features, or adding them if there is nothing secure enough already in place.