Most homeowners have a garage to keep their vehicle and other belongings safe from inclement weather and burglars. However, you must take some additional precautions to ensure your security. Overhead Door Co. of Lycoming County specializes in the installation of secure garage doors in Williamsport, PA, to keep burglars out. Here, they offer five important safety tips for homeowners. 

How to Keep Your Garage Doors Secure

1. Lock the Doors

When you’re locking up the house at night, secure the garage door as well. If your door doesn’t have a locking mechanism, you can purchase a deadbolt or a padlock that can be programmed with a PIN code. To prevent intruders from entering through your garage door, choose one made of sturdy materials, such as metal, solid, wood, or fiberglass.

2. Keep Your Remote Hidden

It’s a bad idea to keep the remote for your garage door visible in your car. If someone steals the remote, they gain access to your garage and possibly your home through the connecting door. To prevent this from happening, store your remote in the glove box and keep your car locked at all times.

3. Get an Alarm System

Many homeowners feel safer with an alarm system because it automatically alerts the authorities in case of a break-in. Your security system should also send an alert if someone tries to enter through the garage door. Never share your security code with outsiders. If you give out the code to a service provider, reprogram the system afterward.

4. Cover Your Windows

Cover the windows in your home and garage to prevent potential burglars from looking for items to steal. If your garage doesn’t have frosted windows, you can add a protective film. This allows daylight to come in while preventing anyone from seeing what’s inside.

5. Update Your Remote

Modern remotes come with rolling code technology to prevent anyone from copying the frequency. Every time you press a button, it uses a new code combination to open your door. You can even get a remote with a vacation switch. When the vacation switch is turned on, none of your remotes will open the door. This ensures nobody can enter your home without your knowledge during your absence.

To keep you and your family safe, you need a secure garage door with an updated remote. Call the professionals at Overhead Door Co. of Lycoming County, a division of Schrader Architectural Products, at (570) 326-4749 to get the latest, safest technology. As “The Genuine, The Original Overhead Door Company,” they provide sturdy and attractive materials, including steel, aluminum, wood, fiberglass, and vinyl. Visit their website to view their product selection.