Home Alarm Security Design 101

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Designing your home security system can be an important step in properly securing your home. Having been around the security system industry over the years, I've picked up on some key components for designing a lock tight home alarm system.

I'm currently building a home and the security design is an important component that I've included in the building process. Whether your building a new home, putting a security system in your existing home, doing a DIY alarm system or having it professionally installed, these are all important points to consider. It's important to maximize and optimize your security coverage.

1. Lock down the border of your home:

Doors - It goes without saying that the most common way that thieves enter your home is through a door. Back sliding glass doors can be a real target. The front door can be as well. A lot of people think that the front door is too visible but front doors continue to be a main entry point for intruders. Putting security contacts on each door is a must. Windows - In the basement and on the mainfloors, windows can also be a giant bullseye. Unlocked windows can be easy entry points. Security contacts on each window can be an additional barrier that you can add. This will allow the security system to sound an alarm if a window opens while your alarm is turned on... even if you forget to lock your windows. Another key way in monitoring your windows, is using glass breaks. Glass breaks can monitor any glass break sound for a particular area. So if an intruder decides to break the glass and bypass your window contacts, you'll still know.

2. Secure the inside:

Motion Sensors - Motion sensors can be an effective way to monitor activity inside the house. These sensors are designed with small pets and animals in mind. If an intruder can get past your first line of defense, a motion sensor can provide a strong secondary protection. Motion sensors are also perfect in unfinished basements. They are also a less expensive way to secure your unfinished basement vs. putting contacts on each window. Cameras - Video cameras are becoming an increasingly popular way of monitoring the inside of your home. The price has come down on security cameras making them more affordable. Cameras allow you to monitor activity while you're away or allow you to keep an eye on kids. Cameras can give you a view into your home at all times.

Lastly, as I mentioned earlier in this article, I'm building a new home. One way to save considerable amounts of money is to wire your new home with a security system in mind. Wired contacts are cheaper than wireless contacts. So, if you would like all of your windows and doors monitored, hard wiring the window security contacts is a great way to plan ahead and save some money. Wireless security contacts on windows and doors are still fantastic and will do a great job, they just will be a little more expensive.

Designing your home security alarm system is key to protecting you and your loved ones. Using these important tips can help you design the perfect alarm system.