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Make Sure Your Garage Door Protects You Properly

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Make Sure Your Garage Door Protects You Properly

By now, you know that your garage door can protect you from break-ins and a variety of weather elements. But if your garage door is old, outdated, broken or on it’s last legs, it won’t do a very good job at protecting you and your family. Use these easy tips to make sure your garage door protects you all year long.

Have Your Garage Door Serviced Regularly

What is the current condition of your garage door? Old and in need of repair? If so, it won’t be helpful in providing protection to your home. By making sure your garage door is up-to-date and fully functional, it is in your best interest to have a professional technician service your garage door and opener.

The technician will search for areas in need of repair, and fix them as soon as possible. There is no better way to protect your home than with a fully serviced garage door and opener.

Replace Opener Batteries

When is the last time you replaced the batteries in your garage door opener? If you cannot remember, it’s time to replace them.

You may be wondering what the opener has to do with protecting your family. Many garages are connected to homes and thus should be properly maintained for security.

Change Your Garage Passcode

Many of us use a pass code entry for our garage doors. If you do implement this method of opening your garage door, be sure to choose a complicated passcode. Using 1234 or 0000 as a passcode is too easy, and the two most frequently used codes. Thieves will instantly try those combinations first!

Also, be sure to change your pass code every six months or so as a safety precaution. It is in the best interest of your family to do so.

Ask A Technician About Weather-Proofing

Especially in Murfreesboro, TN, inclement weather can cause significant damage to a home. Ask your professional garage door technician about weather-proofing your garage door so it keeps you and your family safe during an intense storm.

Contact Superior Overhead Doors today to service your garage door and opener.

What Does A Wire Hanger Have To Do With My Garage?

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What Does A Wire Hanger Have To Do With My Garage?

You’ve equipped your entire house with the latest security equipment, made sure that every door is locked and that your family is safe and secure. But did you remember to check out your garage door? Depending on the type of garage door your home currently has, you may be at risk for a burglary.

All The Burglar Needs is a Wire Hanger

Did you know that in a matter of seconds, your garage door can be opened wide by an intruder? All the burglar needs is a simple wire hanger. Check out this video to learn more about just how easy it is for a robber to enter your home through your garage door.

Robbers can enter your home by bending a wire hanger, maneuvering it through the garage door, and pulling on the emergency lever. Shocking, right? You may have never thought about your garage door being used by robbers, but now it’s time to pay attention and take action. No matter how up-to-date or sturdy your garage door is, it is possible for unwanted individuals to enter your home if you do not take action.

Garage Door Locks

If you are ready to invest in the safety of your family, it is worth checking out the multiple garage door lock products on the market. These products will automatically lock your garage door using a deadbolt. This type of product provides another layer of protection to your home.

Affordable Security Methods

As seen in the video, a simple zip-tie can do the trick. By looping the zip-tie around the emergency lever, a wire will not be able to sneak through your garage door and pull the lever to open your door. In addition, it may be best to keep a security camera outside of your garage in case you are truly worried about the security of your home.

If you would like more information on protecting your home and garage door, call the professionals at Superior Overhead Doors in Murfreesboro, Nashville and Smyrna TN. Remember, the first defense is a strong garage door without holes, damage or wear.

Is Your Home Protected?

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Is your home protected?

Did you know that your home is currently susceptible to theft, break in’s, and more? Robbers and vandals tend to enter homes via the garage door. This is because this is one of the most commonly neglected, and easy to access, areas of a home. Do you know how to protect your family, pets, belongings and household from unwanted intruders? Superior Overhead Doors has you covered.

It’s all about the Installation

Intruders can easily enter your home if your garage door has been improperly installed. From being able to open your garage door with ease, to faulty springs, people can enter your home in a matter of seconds if your garage door is installed poorly. This is why Superior Overhead thoroughly inspects every last detail of our garage door installations, to ensure that your door is properly installed the first time.

Old and Worn Out Garage Doors

Burglars also seek out noticeably old garage doors because these are easy to manipulate and enter. Let’s say the motor in your garage door stopped working properly. Well, all the intruder has to do is lift up your garage door (unless you remembered to lock it) and they can enter your home. If your garage door material is significantly beyond repair, or is easy to break, there’s another way that intruders can enter your home easily.

Lock Your Garage!

It sounds simple, doesn’t it? But so many individuals completely forget that they need to lock their garage door. Whether you already have a lock or need to purchase one, this can help enhance the safety of you, your family, and your belongings.

For more information on how a properly installed or repaired garage door can provide elite safety to your family and your home, give the garage door experts at Superior Overhead Doors a call.