When it comes to home security most of us have certain assumptions. We think that thieves enter through the back door and that crimes are usually perpetrated by troubled youths. While this isn’t completely false, these assumptions are usually enhanced by mass media. Not everything we see on television is true – research has even suggested that youths are overrepresented when it comes to crimes in TV drama.
So, what is the truth and what’s just a myth? As the security door and window screen specialists of Melbourne, we are here to set the facts straight.
Not only is the truth behind these myths interesting, understanding them will help us to remain as safe as possible.
MYTH: Burglars Will Always Find a Way In
Many people wrongly assume that if your house is being targeted by a burglar, they will find a way to get in no matter what. But what many people don’t consider is that what an intruder really wants is to avoid getting caught. The more time an intruder spends trying to get into your home, the more likely it is that they’ll be caught.
This makes extra measures like security doors a strong and sensible investment. Your security door will undoubtedly provide a strong visual and physical barrier between the burglar and your home. Not only will a thief be deterred by the very sight of the door, it will also be a strong physical reinforcement that increases their chance of an unsuccessful break-in.
You can get security in stainless steel or aluminium or go for something more traditional like pattern grilles.
Whatever you choose, the myth of the unrelenting thief is absolutely busted!
MYTH: I Live in a Good Neighbourhood. I Don’t Need to Worry
Nice neighbourhoods are nice, but that doesn’t mean that they are always safe. In fact, the clever thieves might decide that targeting a good neighbourhood is an effective strategy. After all, the combination of a false sense of security and a wealth of possessions is an attractive prospect for a thief.
Recent news reports have all but confirmed that any suburb – no matter how affluent – is vulnerable. This makes implementing home security an essential step, no matter where you live.
MYTH: Screen Doors Are Easily Broken Down
Perhaps your everyday fly screen would be easy to cut through or kick down, but if you invest in one of our security doors, you won’t have to worry about anything like that. The Invisi-Gard, for example, is made of Marine Grade 316 Stainless Steel Mesh and has passed the Australian standards AS5041-2008 for Knife-Shear. These things are not easy to break through, and their ability to lock makes them even more durable.
MYTH: You Only Need to Worry About Your Back Door
Everyone has a vision of thieves sneaking in through back or side doors. However, a thief is just as likely to try to get through your front door as your back door, so it’s best to be prepared for every scenario by reinforcing all your doors with security doors.
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