{"id":143,"date":"2011-05-21T06:57:29","date_gmt":"2011-05-21T05:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wp-ra.org.uk\/?p=436"},"modified":"2011-05-21T06:57:29","modified_gmt":"2011-05-21T05:57:29","slug":"how-secure-is-your-shed-garage-and-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wp-ra.org.uk\/?p=143","title":{"rendered":"HOW SECURE IS YOUR SHED, GARAGE AND GARDEN?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many people take great care when securing their homes but pay little attention to the security of their sheds, garages or outbuildings that are often used to store valuable property.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Make sure your shed is in good condition and would stand up to a security test. If not, take steps to improve it or don\u2019t leave valuable items such as lawn mowers, golf clubs and bicycles inside.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Secure your shed<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a closed shackle padlock not less      than 2.5 inches in width, made of hardened steel with no less that five      pins. A standard small padlock with hasp can easily be forced or cut by      bolt cutters.<\/li>\n<li>The fittings should be bolted through      the door of the shed and reinforced at the back with a steel plate.<\/li>\n<li>The hasp should have concealed screws      or coach bolts fitted.<\/li>\n<li>Use the lock at all times.<\/li>\n<li>Protect glass by fitting a grille or      strong wire mesh to the inside of the window and fit locks to any window      that can be opened.<\/li>\n<li>Prevent anyone seeing into your shed by      placing curtains or other coverings over the window or blacken out with      paint.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure that you can see your shed      from the house. If it is obstructed from view a thief has a better chance      of breaking in without being seen.<\/li>\n<li>Mark valuable items with Smart Water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Garages<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Much of the advice for garden sheds also applies to garages. In addition you should consider fitting:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A drive post on the outside of an      up-and-over door. It will stop the door being opened and is a visible      deterrent.<\/li>\n<li>Good quality closed shackle padlocks      with hasp and staple on either side of the door.<\/li>\n<li>Five lever mortise locks to connecting      doors if the garage is attached to the main building. Make sure the lock      comply with British Standard 3621.<\/li>\n<li>Fitting a simple, low cost, battery      operated shed alarm to the door of your shed or garage will warn of any      attempted break into your property and act as a deterrent.<\/li>\n<li>Mark valuable items with Smart Water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deterring burglars<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As well as making your property secure as you can also make it difficult for a thief to get it. Here are some simple steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Install security lights to illuminate the front porch and\/or the garden. There are two types; lights that come on automatically, when it is dark and turn themselves off when its light or lights operated by sensors that come on when movement is detected.<\/li>\n<li>Keep shrubs, hedges and large plants cut back. They can provide a screen for thieves to work behind.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your boundary fences, walls and gates in good condition as they provide a barrier to the would be thief. It is recommended that fences are maintained at a height of 1.8m at the sides and rear of the house with gates that are lockable at the same height.<\/li>\n<li>Keep an eye out on your neighbour\u2019s property and encourage them to do the same for you. Report anything suspicious to the police.<\/li>\n<li>Consider setting up, or becoming members of a neighbourhood watch scheme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people take great care when securing their homes but pay little attention to the security of their sheds, garages or outbuildings that are often used to store valuable property. &nbsp; Make sure your shed is in good condition and &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wp-ra.org.uk\/?p=143\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-143","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-homewatch"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v14.4.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>HOW SECURE IS YOUR SHED, GARAGE AND GARDEN? 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