Sliding Glass Doors

 

Although glass sliding doors are beautiful, convenient, practical, and offer a panoramic view to the homeowner, they are also easy targets for intruders. Many times, unsecured doors are easy to open with a small screwdriver or knife. This is why it is essential for a homeowner to have the right measures of security installed on the glass sliding doors. Today's market offers a variety of items to improve sliding door security and prevent intruders to come in. Many intruders are able to lift sliding doors off the track to get access to your home

Besides reinforced and tempered glass, a variety of brackets, security bars, locks, track locks, and foot security devices are available. In addition, some of these devices are electronic, with alarms, while others are mechanical.

A sliding door security bar is one of the easiest ways to secure your door; however, it should have a lock to prevent the door to be lifted. These types of bars are commonly known as charley bars. Automatic screen closers for sliding door security screens are also available. This will ensure that you do not accidentally leave the screen opened, as many times, this is one common issue to forget. Protective films that are applied to the glass to prevent breakage are also another option, although some of these treatments might be a bit expensive. They will also add a measure of privacy and ultraviolet light protection.