When it comes to protecting your home, your family and your belongings, you can’t be too careful. The threat of vandalism or theft is not confined to just shops and facilities. Your home, too, is susceptible to invasion and burglary. The first step to prevent crime and loss is to eliminate any opportunity of them happening. Here are a few tips on how you can take precautions to secure your property better.
Install CCTV cameras
Whether you live in a bungalow or an apartment building, it serves you well to invest in CCTV cameras. While many properties have watchmen, they cannot guard your premises round the clock. That’s when CCTV cameras come in. They’re the most discreet form of home security. In the event of a break-in, CCTVs will help you identify the intruders, especially if you are away on vacation. Furthermore, putting up signs around your property that it is secured with CCTV cameras will deter thieves or burglars from attempting a break-in.
Get a small safe
For many homeowners, the thought of being burgled is a far away thought. However, you must always be prepared in the unfortunate event of a break-in. Keeping your valuables all in one safe and secure location can save them from being stolen. Burglars will leave your home under the assumption that you have no valuables. Investing in a safe that can safely be hidden away is the perfect solution for people who do not wish to leave their valuables in a vault or the bank. And they need not only be valuables. If you are planning a vacation, you can use the safe to store your laptop, important documents, car keys and other items of daily importance. Once lost, gadgets, jewellery, family heirlooms or anything of value cannot be recovered easily. Save yourself from the trouble by investing in a safe to protect your personal possessions.
Install alarm systems
Another way to deter potential burglaries is by investing in a comprehensive alarm system. Burglar alarms are more rudimentary and only sound when there is a break. However, there are many more complex home security systems available – some can shut and lock exit ways in your home to prevent burglars from escaping, some others inform the police immediately. What’s more, many home security systems also work during power outages. This benefits you if you’re worried about frequent power cuts in your area or even if thieves tamper with the electrical lines to your home.
Put in smoke detectors
When thinking of securing your property, you must take care to protect your home from dangers within as well. Fires may not be as frequent as before, but with modern furniture and décor the way they are, a fire can spread within your home very quickly. Because of this, installing an appropriate fire alarm system should be a top priority. Not only do they alert you in the event of a fire or even just pervading smoke, but they also maximise the amount of escape time. Additionally, you can opt for a smoke alarm system that automatically triggers the fire sprinkler system. This way, you can be assured that your property and belongings will be safe from fire damage and can be salvaged later on.
Reinforce your doors and windows
When thinking of securing your property, most homeowners are satisfied with merely locking their doors and windows at night. This is not enough as a home security system. Even the most simple-minded of burglars are capable of picking locks and breaking in. While this poses a threat when you’re asleep in your home, it proves even more fatal when you aren’t at home. You could be on vacation or travelling for work and come back to realise that you have been robbed. A simple yet effective way to protect your home from potential threats is by using shutters to seal your windows and doorways.
When one thinks of shutters, images of factories and warehouses come to mind. However, at Dura Ultima, we have a number of roller shutters that can be used to suit your needs. Our aluminium roller door can be used at your front entrance after you’ve locked your doors. Not only will it hinder potential break-ins but will not ruin the aesthetic of your home in any way. Manufactured using rust and corrosion-free, anodised aluminium slats, these shutters will safeguard your property while providing the façade with a touch of elegance.
You can try the same with your windows, too! Similarly, your garage doors will benefit from our industrial roller shutter. Your security investment merits maximum protection. Made from galvanised steel, our industrial shutters provide the perfect and most secure solution to compartmentalise and protect different sections of your premises.
So what are you waiting for? Secure your property today with Dura Ultima’s resilient and versatile shutters. Reach out to us today!