Originally published July 26 2005
Security consultant feels homebuyers should focus on security over luxury
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Security consultant Frank Fourchalk cannot understand why homebuyers worry more about home luxuries than home security, and he laments this fact in an article for the Canada Free Press, adding that increased interest in home security will improve the home security features that are offered standard.
Good security should be an essential factor when purchasing your new home.
Buying decisions are quite often made on the size of kitchens or bathrooms with little consideration given to the importance of a good home security package.
As a security consultant, it's hard for me to comprehend that homebuyers are more interested in crown moldings than a practical home security system.
Priorities need to be reassessed by new home purchasers to make a significant difference in crime statistics.
New home builders are a by-product of supply on demand.
If new home buyers start demanding higher standards in home security as " matter of fact" requests, than the industries priorities will have to change.
It always amazes me that new home buyers spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on the purchase of a new home, fill it full of their worldly possessions, and lock everything up with a $30.00 deadbolt and a 99 cent key.
Needs that should find builders replacing 60 watt light bulbs with 100 or 200 watt metal halide "cube light fixtures with vandal-proof lenses.
All exterior doors should be of solid wood construction, assuring a good sturdy surface for the installation of a high security deadbolt.
This dynamic combination will guarantee you maximum protection against a forced entry attempt.
With the decreasing costs of this type of technology, their is no excuse not to have one of these units installed as standard equipment.
Sliding glass doors should be secured with strong auxiliary locks and anti lift shims installed in the top of the frame.
Out swinging doors should have blocker plates or astragals to seal off the gap between the door and the frame.
A blocker plate would prevent a would-be burglar from prying between the door and the frame to gain entry.
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