Businesses have different security needs than residences. Traditional locks and deadbolts that are commonly used in homes may not provide adequate security for a company. High-security locks offer additional protections that can be beneficial to business owners.
Traditional locks are vulnerable to burglars. Key “bumping” and lock-picking equipment is available for sale online. Those tools enable burglars to easily pick many common locks, often in a matter of seconds. A skilled burglar can often do so without leaving any evidence of a break-in.
Forced entry is also possible with a traditional lock. Thieves can break the lock by drilling, sawing, or hammering to gain access to your business.
Another shortcoming of traditional locks is that the keys are easy to duplicate. Locksmiths and most hardware stores can copy keys, and some will even do so if the key has a stamp that says “Do Not Duplicate.” Keys can easily be stolen and copied by employees or other people without the business owner’s knowledge.
High-security locks work differently than traditional locks. They are impossible to pick, even with “bump keys” that burglars may try to use.
High-security locks come with solid steel door frames and hardened steel alloy bolts to prevent thieves from gaining access by hammering, prying, sawing, or wrenching. They are difficult to drill and have protective measures and shields to protect the lock.
Some high-security locks have protections to stop them from being duplicated without authorization. Keys for high-security locks are much more difficult to copy than keys for traditional locks because they require specialized machinery that is only available through a locksmith or the factory. This makes it easier for a business owner to keep track of how many keys exist for the lock and who has them.
If you are a business owner who wants to improve security, All American Locksmiths can install high-security locks. These locks can enhance security by preventing would-be burglars from gaining access to your building through force or by duplicating keys. Contact All American Locksmiths today to learn more about our high-security lock installation services.
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