Home Security Doesn't Always Mean a Heavy Chain on Your Gate

Gone are the days when heavy chains used to fetter the main iron doors working as an extra security for the house. Times have changed and so have our security trends. The traditional iron gate designs still hold ground for many though, but with certain modifications. Why are security gates required at all? All homes are prone to burglaries and you never know when your bad day may be. Therefore, prepare at the onset. Iron gates can be combined with various our security measures and gadgets to enhance security. Even those who don’t have iron gates in their homes can consider the following suggestions:

• Reinstate the deadbolt strike plate securing the door latch into the door frame with the box strike plate along with a full metal enclosure and longer screws.

• Opt for door reinforcement by adding a layer of steel plate, which will enhance its ability to withstand multiple forceful blows.


• Use of riveted pins, safety studs and setscrew in the hinge will prevent hinges, a door’s critical point from being taken off.


• Install motion detection LED’s in all parts of the house which are prone to burglar attempts.


• Wi-fi doorbells and door cameras can be installed to enable alerts sent across to your iOS and android phones too.

The security gate calls for certain basic actions also. Locking the doors every time you leave is one of them. All the effort would go down the drain if you forget to lock your door (or too lazy to). Many people actually do! If you’re one of them, opt for the “Turner Lock” that can be locked from the outside without the need of a key. Conclusively, a combination of the above options can be considered to enhance the security of your home and they definitely work better than the heavy chain!

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