The economy has forced many people to look for work outside their home towns. Many have to relocate in other cities or parts of towns in order to be close enough to work. Others choose to commute only on the weekends. Those, who are forced to look at new housing, often find themselves in less desirable parts of town due to more affordable rents and house prices. Higher crime rates usually go hand in hand with lower prices. Securing a home used to mean that ugly bars were placed in the windows and doors. Wrought Iron Exterior Doors are an affordable solution in this situation. They add character and beauty to the home while keeping the occupants safe.
Crime rates are on the rise in many parts of the country. The “bad” parts of town are not the only places anymore where burglaries, robberies, and home invasion are committed. Middle class neighborhoods have been increasingly targeted since the economy took a turn for the worse. Many homeowners’ first choice, in an attempt to secure their homes, is an alarm system. Alarm systems have their limitations. While the alarm system can notify the police and ambulance in case of a break- in, they cannot prevent someone from entering the home. Older alarm systems still rely on the telephone line to communicate with law enforcement and emergency personnel. Once the telephone line is disabled the alarm system is essentially useless. New systems use wireless access that cannot be disabled.
Windows and doors are the weakest point in a house’s security system. They are the point of entries that have to be secured. Exterior entry doors are the first choice for unauthorized people to gain access to a house, because they are usually not very secure and provide easy entry. Many people even neglect to use the deadbolt in the door, and just simply pull the door shut. Wrought Iron Exterior Doors provide a beautiful solution for this problem. Windows can be secured with a matching screen that enhances the overall appearance of the house.
The best alarm system is useless if a homeowner opens the door and the only protection between him/her and the intruder is a flimsy screen door or a storm door. They do not provide any protection at all. An iron entry door would deny access because it cannot be kicked in or sliced open. The frame of these doors is bolted securely to the exterior of the house, preventing anybody from entering unless the door is unlocked.
Wrought Iron Exterior Doors are available in many different designs and in a wide variety of shapes. Window coverings are also available in matching designs. Prices can vary by manufacturer and/or design and it is certainly a good idea for homeowners to shop around to find the style and price range they are comfortable with.
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