Securing Your Home

Locks play an important role in securing your house in your presence and in your absence. There are several types available for door and windows. When you go for purchasing home insurance, the service provider always asks for the types of locks fitted to the doors and windows. In some areas, you may not get an insurance cover if you do not have the right types of locks fitted to your exterior door and main windows. You should opt for installing the best locks for your home!

Door locks available in the stores are graded per their strength.

The grades start from one to three. Grade one is the highest and three being the lowest grade for locks. The grade one lock is superior in terms of material integrity and functionality. When purchasing locks for your home, you should compare them from different manufacturers. Some come with strike plates and three inch screws that give added protection against force. These locks are generally costlier. If you want to save on costs without compromising on the security of you house you can buy strike plates separately that can be installed with locks.

The security of the entrance door can be increased by installing doorjamb reinforcements. You can purchase doorjamb reinforcement kits to strengthen major strike points which include door hinges, strike plates and door edges. The doorjamb reinforcement plates are made of galvanized steel and fitted with 3-inch screws. Slip bolt locks are the least expensive and also provide minimal security.  No matter what locks you end up selecting for your home, you should always seek the services of professionals, such as those offered by locksmith Puyallup, to do the installation. If the locks are not fitted properly, they will not serve the purpose of securing your home. Besides installing the locks, locksmith Puyallup can also advise you on selecting the best security features for your home.