Deadbolts:
Most burglaries are the result of
forcible entry. Every exterior entryway
into your home needs a deadbolt
with a full 1” throw bolt.
Treat the door
from the garage to the house
as an exterior door.
Exterior should be solid,
1¾” thick
with secure frames.
Locksets:
Are they working properly? Most
unlawful entry is through doorways.
And about 50% of those are through
doors left unlocked. An unlocked
lock is not a lock.
51% of break-ins
occur during daylight.
49% occur after dark.
8600 break-ins a day.
1 every 13 seconds.
Who has
a key to YOUR home?
When moving in to a home, can
you really know for sure that
all the key have been turned over
to you?
Did the previous
owner keep one?
Did they give one to the
neighbor, relative or friend?
If it is a newly built
home, does the Construction
Master still work?
What is a Construction
Master? A Master key that
operates all the builders
homes, then passed out to
the contractors to use.
The painter, plumber, electrician
and anyone else who needs
access to the property.
A good first start to a more secure
home is to make sure you have
possession of all the keys. The
only way to ensure this, is to
either have the locks re-keyed
or replace all of the locks.
