NickB2

I need to replace my garage doors, they've seen better days.

Has anyone any thoughts about whether solid wood doors with 5-lever mortice locks etc would be more, or less, secure than a steel up-and-over style door?

We hear a lot about people breaking into garages to get a scobby and so as I've got the option, I may as well pick the one that will make it harder for the bu66ers.

Any opinions out there?...

ktulu

what ever you go for I would suggest you put a hidden PIR sensor covering the front of the garage, set it so if anyone goes within a foot of the door it gives an audible warning inside the house.

Ive got one of those cameras with built in PIR and bleeper.

no matter how many locks/etc you put on, it doesnt stop them trying.

The beeper sounded one night and I found two lads messing with the door..............they havent been back lately

boomer

NickB2,

if you have a mains supply in your garage, why not buy one of those plug-in baby alarms/listeners?

Plug the mike into the garage socket and leave the speaker bit where you can hear it, thus any crims furtling about will make their presence known!!!

mb

FLAT ERIC

iTrader: (1)

Boomer I did that in my garage which was in a block.

They aren't half sensitive.When the bloke next to me put his car away after a night on the curry you could hear his bum burps clear as a bell.Charming.

One night I legged it round there when I heard some strange noises.Only a bleeding cat getting amorous on the roof!Doh.

richs2891

yeah I'm one for making my garage hard to get into I've got a garage defender lock fitted in front of door (makes it impossible to lift up and over door when in place).
There is a sperate alarm in the garage which will ring in the house as well if activated and there is a autolock anti ram post sat in front of car. Hopefully should my car safe from the little bu99ers. Takes me about 5 mins each day to lock and unlock it all but thats the price for a peaceful night sleep !
If anyone wants the links that I've found for good garage security mail me off line - email in profile
Richard

NickB2

Thanks for the suggestions all.

sillysi

The best way to secure garage doors is to drill a hole in each of the runner guides and then place a bolt through each one. This prevents the doors being opened from outside unless you remove the bolts. This only works for up and over doors and you require another entrance/exit point such as a door into your house.

Chip

I was thinking of getting an auto garage door . Are these any good security wise.

Chip