Increased Security With Electronic Garage Doors

In South Africa, many criminal syndicates specialise in the theft of motor vehicles and will stop at nothing to acquire these cars. Many methods of stealing cars revolve around the gate at the entrance of the home and the garage door. Criminals agree that the best time to steal a vehicle is when it is idling in the driveway while owner fiddles with the garage door; that is really like taking candy from a baby.  

Electronic garage doors minimise the risk of theft drastically. They are programmed to open at a certain speed to allow the driver enough time to drive through and let the door close fully behind them. Electronically operated garage doors are an excellent addition to the layers of security in the home. They became popular after World War II and back then, they could open with the aid of keypad that was installed along the driveway or with a switch on the garage wall. The electric power does not actually lift the door, it controls the springs that are attached to the door. Electronically powered garage doors can be forced shut when the electric power supply is cut.  

A jackshaft opener is a popular type of opener for electronic garage doors. It was initially preferred for commercial use but it has been adapted for domestic use. A jackshaft opener requires extra components to function efficiently for use in the home. A cable tension monitor detects broken cables and an additional locking mechanism to manually lock the door.  

Electronic garage doors are a little more expensive but they are a much safer option and this makes them worth every cent. They also come in a wide range of styles and designs and can be crafted from many different materials. Steel garage doors are preferred by commercial enterprises for their strength and durability. Electronic wooden garage doors give the homeowner even more décor ideas to choose from, though they are tedious to maintain. Electronic garage doors also hike the electricity bill but that is acceptable; the price of safety in South Africa is not cheap at all.