When you consider getting a security system for your home, there are many things to think about. Here are a few questions you may want to keep in mind. Diamond Electronics is also available to answer any questions that you may have regarding security for your home.
Should every door and window be protected?
Every accessible door and operable window should be protected. All glass windows should be protected with a glass break detector. Typically, in a three story residence, the windows on the third floor cannot be opened by normal means; glass break detectors should be sufficient if the windows are kept locked. Rather than contacting these third floor windows, the money could be spent on additional interior protection or other security features like fire protection devices. However, if you would feel unsafe with these windows without a contact, then you should contact them. It’s your security and your peace of mind. Garage overhead doors are a special case. A lot of people get these doors contacted and then have the door bypassed automatically when the garage door opener is used. If there is no automatic opener, a contact can be useful protection on a garage door. If there is an automatic opener and you wish to protect a boat or trailer stored in the garage, there are devices designed to attach to the boat or trailer.
Do I need to put an alarm sensor on every exterior door and window?
It depends on what you are trying to protect. Are you mainly concerned about protecting your property when you are gone? Or is personal safety while you are home your main concern? Protecting your property can be accomplished with interior motion sensors. You will still need a contact on the main entry/exit doors but if someone comes through the window, a properly positioned motion detector will set off your alarm instantly. One motion detector can protect many windows and typically at least one motion detector is included in the original system. On the other hand, the motion detectors must be turned off while you are home. So for personal safety, you probably want to alarm some or all of your windows. A wireless panic button is also a good solution.
