High Security PadlockSecuring With a High Security Padlock.Likely as not there is at least one additional structure on your property apart from your house. It is also very likely that you use that structure to store valuable items. Gardening tools and equipment in your garden shed, expensive hand and power tools in your work shed, costly toys and play equipment in your summer house or play house. Your garage, whether attached or integral, is also likely to contain many items that you would not want to lose including your car. Often these structures are not equipped with an inbuilt lock and the easiest way of securing them is with a padlock. Considering the value of tools and equipment, and how attractive they are to thieves, you may wish to use a high security padlock.
Why Use a High Security Padlock?Padlocks can be defeated. There are a number of methods a burglar can employ to open up, or bust open, a padlock. The more secure the lock is, by design and manufacture, then the more knowledge and skill the thief needs to attack it and he needs to risk spending more time, and making more noise, to do so. If faced with a high security padlock that he doesn't know how to overcome, the burglar has two options. He can find another way into your shed - - or give up and look for someplace else to burglarize. As a chain is only as strong as the weakest link, a burglar will attack a weak door itself rather than the padlock. Strengthen or renew the door and frame. Do not forget about the door hinges, can the burglar work on the screws or bolts or are they protected? You may want to consider extra protection for your most valuable items. Chain and lock your expensive mower, bicycles, pressure washer etc. to a suitable anchor point within your storage shed. For less bulky valuable items a steel cage, or a securely locked and anchored, chest works well. Do you store a ladder outside because it is too long to be kept in your shed or garage? A thief could make use of that ladder to burgle you or your neighbor, don't give him the opportunity, chain and lock it to a suitable anchor point, use a high security padlock. You absolutely need a hasp and staple of the same high quality as your padlock. It is of no benefit to lock a high security padlock to a poor quality, or badly fitted, hasp. Closed Shackle Padlocks. Closed shackle padlocks have protection around the shackle making shearing with bolt cutters difficult. Also known as Shrouded or Shielded shackle padlocks. Discus Padlocks. Discus Padlocks are of circular design and the shackle turns inside the body of the lock, this gives a lot of shielding to the shackle and protection from attack. Long Shackle Padlocks. Long shackle padlocks have an increased shackle length which allows for easier securing. It should be noted however that longer shackles are easier to attack. Combination Padlocks. No keys so no fears of losing or misplacing them. Do not rely on a low quality combination lock.  © copyright surveillanceforsecurity.com Tell us about your home security tips here. The more we know about defending our homes and families the safer we will be.
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