In medieval times, the most importance security feature of noble castles was the portcullis – a heavy, vertically closing gate that would be shut in times of siege or attack.
Today, our homes don’t need heavy iron gates that defend our homes from sieges, thankfully. However, they do need a sturdy and secure garage door.
Even a thousand years ago, garage doors – or portcullises, as they were known – were one of the most crucial parts of home security.
They’re still an essential part of having a secure home in modern times. A functional, sturdy garage door is important for securing your home in Geelong and, in this post, Tee’s Garage Doors discuss how our doors support this:
Preventing intruders
While Geelong is a safe city, crime can happen anywhere. Break-ins can happen in Geelong, with criminals aiming to steal valuables from your home. Sadly, one of the most common places for criminals to try their luck when breaking and entering is through the garage door.
Intruders take advantage of older, less secure models of garage door which are easier to compromise than modern ones. Your garage door – just like the medieval portcullis – is your best defence against opportunistic intruders. Modern garage doors have additional security features which we’ll discuss further in the post.
Rolling code opener technology
Your garage door opener is also a key defence system against intruders. It adds an extra layer of security against potential intruders. However, older openers are easier for tech-savvy intruders to hack into, as they feature a stationary code that never changes. Once it’s been figured out, an intruder can simply open your garage door.
Modern openers, on the other hand, have rolling code technology, meaning your code changes every time you operate your door. This makes it nearly impossible for an intruder to have enough time to crack the code and gain access to your garage door.
How Tee’s Garage Doors make your home more secure
So, enough with the doom and gloom – how can you make your Geelong home more secure with our garage doors?
Increased physical security
Our garage doors have added security options across most models. Take a look at our Rollmasta roller doors, for example, which have steel door stops and a waist-high centre lift lock with double-bar locking action for unbreakable security.
Technological security
With modern security tech features like rolling code technology an smart access, it’s never been easier to secure and monitor your garage door operations. Check out our range of smart opener options for extra convenience and security.
Need extra security at home? Tee’s Garage Doors is Geelong’s #1 garage door retailer and installer. We stock only the finest and most secure garage doors in every category – whether you’re looking at an economical roller door or a creative custom option. Tee’s Garage Doors is a business that loves providing Geelong locals with the honest advice, excellent service and competitive prices to boot. Browse our range of pearler garage doors and get in touch with us today.
