Home Security

   It is commonly said that our largest investment and our largest source of savings for our retirement is our home. While not everyone would agree with that statement, we can certainly agree on the fact that our home is expensive, and that it needs to be protected from vandalism and theft, otherwise it can quickly become a money pit. This is the reason that is is important that we focus on home security. While Platinum CCTV is a home security camera manufacturer, we cannot stress enough that good home security begins long before installation of a camera system. There are many factors that you should consider when trying to develop a complete home security plan.

Door Locks and Deadbolts

First, the basics are important, such as deadbolts and locking all exterior doors. While seamingly basic, good quality door locks and deadbolts are an important first step in securing your home. This simple measure can help stop amateurs and delay professionals from access to the inside of your home.

Window Placement and Concerns

Next, make sure that there are no windows within 3 feet of your deadbolts and door locks. Glass allows for a quick and easy entry, by allowing the criminal to break the window and unlock the door from the inside to gain access. In the event that you have a window already next to your entry door, you might consider installation of shatterproof glass as a further deterrent. Another option less expensive than shatterproof glass would be installation of a deadbolt that requires a key on the inside as well as the outside.  That way, if a thief does smash the vulnerable window, they still will not be able to gain access through the door.

Sliding Glass Doors

When your home has sliding glass doors, it is important to focus some of your efforts on these areas. These doors traditionally have very weak and easily bypassed locking mechanisms, making them a very vulnerable entry-point. The fact that these doors are also commonly found in the rear of your home, it also offers thieves and burglars the opportunity to entry your home with less chance of being spotted by a passerby. There are many different mechanisms that can be added to these doors in order to help make them more secure. There are kick-stop locks, bar locks and reinforcement for the latching mechanisms that can be used to further secure your sliding doors.

Home Alarm Systems

Alarm systems are a welcome addition to any home security plan, as they will provide audible alerts and interconnectivity to a monitoring center who can alert police and fire departments when something occurs at your residence. These systems should be configured with sensors on every entry-point as well as motion sensors.

Video Home Security Camera Systems

While all of these things are important when laying out a home security plan, they will not prevent or deter the vandalism or theft that can, and often does occur outside your home, nor will they provide evidence when something does occur. With instances of vandalism and theft on the rise in many areas throughout the US and the World, police departments can become inundated with cases, and may not have the manpower to collect enough evidence to capture the perpetrator, and often homeowners are asked if they have any proof of what has occurred. This is why Home Security Cameras and Home Security Camera systems are becoming very popular for securing your home.

Our Home Security Cameras can help you and your customers bring their home security level up to the maximum, allowing them to provide high quality video footage of everything that happens in or around their home. Our full line of indoor home security cameras and outdoor home security cameras are suited for installation in virtually any home, whether intended to watch the front yard, protect children, watch the toys in the garage, monitor what occurs in your home when you are gone, or any other purchase, we can guarantee that our security camera systems will help you secure your home. With quality video coverage, you can easily provide evidence to the police when something occurs, and will be one step closer to a conviction.

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