Are you installing a new garage door in your home? A garage door can enhance your home’s exterior appearance and boost its curb appeal. It’s also the most popular way to get in because according to Door and Access Systems, 71% of homeowners use their garage doors as their main entryway. A garage door can also add to your home’s security, as it prevents intruders from getting into your garage and accessing your home. If you want to take your security to the next level, you may want to install perimeter security with your garage doors. Perimeter security is a system of cameras, lights, and motion detectors that secure the perimeter of your property before an intruder even reaches your garage door. Below are three reasons why perimeter security is an important addition to your home.
1. Detection
Perimeter security can detect a possible intruder as soon as they cross the perimeter of your property. For example, cameras could detect motion and send a notification to your phone. You can either communicate to the intruder to leave or you can call the authorities. You could also use flood lights that are activated by motion. Those lights would let you know that someone is on the property.
2. Deterrence
Often the existence of perimeter security is enough to deter intruders from entering your property. For instance, if flood lights are activated as soon as an intruder enters your property, the intruder may become frightened and leave. You could even post signs letting possible intruders know that you have cameras and a perimeter security system. The knowledge that they are on camera may be enough to dissuade an intruder from going any further.
3. Surveillance
A perimeter security system is primarily used to keep unwanted intruders out of your property. But it’s also helpful for keeping an eye on your property for other purposes. Assume your home suffers some kind of damage and you’re not sure how it happened. The perimeter defense cameras may catch the incident on film. Perhaps you want to keep track of young children or pets when they’re out in the yard. You can use the cameras and motion detectors to make sure everyone is safe. A perimeter security system not only keeps intruders out but also keeps you and your family safe and secure on the property.
Perimeter security for your home is vital. Our goal is to enhance the security of your home by providing high-security products along with your new garage doors. For more information, reach out to us today at Kramer and Sons Overhead Door Service.
