Latch guards provide myriad benefits to homes and businesses of all scales. In this blog entry, the Raleigh door hardware installation team here at DKNY Locksmith will describe how you can benefit from Raleigh latch guard installation service.
What exactly is a latch guard?
Latch guards are built to protect your latch from prying attempts. Latch guards are pieces of metal that go over your door latch to block it from being accessed while it is locked. When a person goes up to a door to break in, they often ignore the knobs and lever and move straight to your latch to attempt a break in. Door latches are spring loaded pieces of equipment that reach from the door into the door jamb. Burglars attempt to release the door latch from the jamb by prying it with any number of tools. A latch guard smartly positioned over the latch will require burglars to pry them open further from the latch, which will take long enough to increase their chances of getting caught, which is why they often refuse to even try.
Why a Latch Guard is Essential
Doors without latch guards are vulnerable to being broken into with something as simple as a credit card! Locks often get worn out over time and can easily be bypassed. If you can see the latch with your naked eye, you’re definitely at risk of lock tampering. Latch guards remove this chance from the equation. When latch guards are installed, burglars can no longer move the door frame to pop the latch out. Burglars normally try to do this with a break bar or a long, thin object, but latch guards prevent this access. Latch guard installation is the best way to prevent an after-hours commercial break-in to any property with cash or sensitive documents.
Latch Guard Types
Usually, latch guards are just a simple sheet of metal that covers up the latch on the door. These are usually installed on exterior doors of commercial buildings to prevent nighttime break-ins. They usually fit latches of all types – but there’s also a possibility to create a custom-made total length latch guard that goes over the entire length of your door. These work fantastic for even stronger protection.