Home break-ins are always on your mind. You’re worried about home security and protecting your family. Maybe you even know someone who had their home broken into.

Spending money on a security system is great, but it can be easy to overlook your garage door and garage door opener. These components play integral parts in keeping intruders out of your home. In this blog, we’ll look further at just how important garage doors really are when it comes to keeping your home safe and secure.

Why Garage Doors Matter When It Comes to Home Security

Garage doors are often a primary entry point to your home, especially for those that are attached to the house. Break-ins often happen through the garage door. Given their size and how frequently they’re used, they can be a very vulnerable target for intruders.

Additionally, garages often are connected directly to the main living areas of the home where valuables are kept. That means it’s even more important that your garage door is even more secure. If an intruder can enter your garage, they can access the rest of your house easily, posing a significant risk to you and your home.

How Your Garage Door May Be Vulnerable

The garage door is a direct connection to your home, but how much of a security vulnerability does it actually present? Most thieves are opportunistic, so if you’re reasonably careful, you should be okay, but a garage door can still represent a security risk in a few different ways.

Leaving It Open

When your garage door is open, it represents a big vulnerability. You might say “it’s okay if it’s open, that means I’m right there outside”, but it can be easy to leave your garage door open behind you when you enter the house. For example, if you’re taking groceries inside or perhaps you had to run in to get something quickly.

If your door is left open and you leave it out of sight for even a few moments, that makes it a prime target for thieves.

The Door Opener

How often do you think about the garage door remote? A garage door remote is one of those small things that we don’t really think about very much. Many people keep their remotes in their cars. However, you should keep in mind that a remote is easily stolen.

Many people will just think they lost the remote and grab their spare and spare it with no further thought. However, if it’s stolen out of your car, that makes it a big security threat. Your car is registered to your home address, after all, so a thief can easily trace your car to your home and use the stolen remote to gain access to your home.

Door openers also can be a security risk through the transmitted code itself. Older remote systems are vulnerable to things such as insecure code operation or using similar codes with similar models of doors. A more modern door-opening system takes advantage of the latest security tech to eliminate these issues.

Windows

Windows might be an aesthetically pleasing addition to your garage, giving you more natural light in the space, but they can also represent a security risk. An intruder can look into your garage and see if there’s anything worth stealing in there.

Materials

How durable your garage door is also greatly affecting its security. Stronger and more durable materials such as steel or reinforced wood provide better protection against break-ins. An older garage door can have deteriorated to the point where the materials have become weaker and more vulnerable.

Regular Garage Door Maintenance Boosts Your Security

When it comes to security with your garage door and openers, maintenance is key. If your garage door or garage door opener are worn out, they can be much more vulnerable to breaking and entering.

Garage doors don’t last forever. It’s exposed to sun, rain, wind, snow, and more 24 hours a day. That exposure to the elements can lead to deterioration, corrosion, and decay in the many components of your door, weakening it and making it more vulnerable to breaking and entering.

Regular inspection and maintenance of your garage door can reveal problems before they become headaches. Check the stability, functionality, and condition of your door and call for repairs from a licensed and experienced technician as soon as possible.

Upgrade Your Tech

Modern garage door opener technology takes advantage of the latest in security updates. At Creative Door Services™, we carry Genie garage door openers. These ultra-quiet products provide a durable and secure opener for your garage. Modern features such as rolling code technology, which changes the opener’s code after every use, make it much more difficult for a potential burglar to gain access to your garage. Some models offer smart opener integration, allowing you to monitor them from your smartphone.

Smart Openers

Smart garage door openers are a revolution in garage door security. These smart devices allow you to monitor your garage door remotely with your smartphone. You can get real-time alerts, activity logs, and remote locking/unlocking features to enhance the security of your garage. Being able to check the status of your garage door no matter where you are gives you an extra layer of peace of mind.

You Can Trust Creative Door Services™ with Garage Door Security

At Creative Door Services™, your home’s security matters to us. When it comes to your garage door and its opening system, we offer the best and most secure products in the business. Whether you need garage door repairs or want to update your opening mechanism, you can count on our experienced technicians to deliver the high-quality service you deserve.

To learn more about our garage door and opener products and services, or to request a quote, contact us today. We’re happy to serve you from one of our eight locations. You can find us in Kelowna, British Columbia; Vancouver, British Columbia; Calgary, Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta; Fort McMurray, Alberta; Regina, Saskatchewan; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Winnipeg, Manitoba.