There’s many reasons that home and business owners alike decide to replace door hardware and security hardware – ranging from post burglary security-mitigation to periodic security bolstering. In this blog entry, the Daytona and Ormond Beach lock installation and Daytona door hardware installation team here at Green Locksmith Daytona will detail the top reasons to replace your residential or commercial door hardware.
Post Burglary
If you’ve just experienced a break-in or burglary, it’s an absolute must to replace your security hardware. The fact that you experienced this crime to begin with indicates that your existing security hardware isn’t quality – and furthermore, whoever initiated the break-in might still have a way to access your property, be it keys, or the knowledge on how to break through your locks. Make sure to replace your locks with high-security counterparts if you ever experience a crime like that.
Brand New Homes
If you just moved into a brand new home, it’s important to install new locks at your property. This mitigates the risk of former homeowners – or contractors, workers, realtors, or anyone who may have gotten keys or lock control from any of these people – from accessing your property. Only through replacement of your existing door hardware can you be certain that only you have access to your home.
Hardware Upgrades
Lock upgrading is a fantastic choice for homes and businesses alike, even when they aren’t experiencing active security problems. Think of it like periodically changing your password for your online profiles – it’s simply a way to stay ahead of the curve in terms of taking an active hand in ensuring the security at your property.
Worn Down or Damaged Locks
Your existing locks may have worn down or gotten damaged over time, and are now unable to provide strong security for your property. Perhaps your locks have gotten damaged due to force, bad weather, moisture, or other degrading forces. While you can always opt to repair damaged locks, it might be a smarter, safer, and more proactive choice to just upgrade and replace them wholly.
Aesthetic Updates
Locks, like all other aspects of your front door, have an impact on the general curb appeal of your property. Maybe you are remodeling your property, putting it on the market, or simply want to give it a surface face lift – while still acknowledging security needs. You can both upgrade your home aesthetics and strengthen your front door security by choosing a new front door lock with a customizable range of materials, styles, finishes, and colors. The options are nearly endless!