The length of time a burglar spends
attempting to get into your home is
proportional to the probability of detection.
The chance of being seen and possibly
identified is the burglar’s biggest fear. Most
burglars allow themselves one to two minutes
to get into a home. Beyond that, the risk of
detection becomes too great. A good security
strategy slows burglars and extends them past
their self-imposed time limits.
Common on both old and new homes are patio
or sliding doors. While patio doors contain a
large glass area, breaking glass is one of the
least desirable ways for a burglar to gain
entry. The amount of noise involved in
breaking the glass, and the potential for
injury ensures most burglars will
look for an easier and safer mode of entry.
Measures should still be enacted to protect the
glass area against breakage.
Patio doors can also be defeated by prying the
lock, sliding the door open, or by lifting the
door out of its track.
Fortunately, both of
these types of attacks can be prevented with a TITE-LOC Security Bar.
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