Raben Glass has over 40 years of experience in the residential and commercial glass industry. We take pride in providing top quality service as we replace dual pane windows, install glass shower enclosures, and build storefront metal and glass entrances. We are bonded and insured, and our work and products are guaranteed.
RABEN GLASS LLC
Showroom by appointment only:
1826 W Broadway #25
Mesa AZ 85202
(623) 466 5376
info@rabenglass.com
www.rabenglass.com
HOW TO SECURE
SLIDING DOORS
FROM BURGLARS
Sliding doors provide a gorgeous
view while giving you the option
of being able to open them up for
fresh air and ventilation.
A sliding door offers homeowners
the ultimate convenience for
accessing their backyard.
Or, you may have one installed on
your commercial building to allow
people to open up the space to
accommodate larger crowds
or improve ventilation.
Restaurants often have sliding doors
that provide patio access
for diners.
These doors are also becoming
more common in commercial offices
where people prefer to open them
up for fresh air.
With larger doors, security
is often a serious concern.
Burglars tend to prefer large
entries and exits that provide
enough room to carry out big
ticket items.
Securing a sliding door is not only
possible, but the right methods
are very effective for keeping
your property safe.
Know the Common
Security Issues
With Sliding Doors
When they are used properly,
sliding doors are quite secure.
Many people leave the door
unlocked out of a desire to go
in and out more easily.
Even when the door is locked,
the mechanism might be too
simple to deter a burglar.
Take a look at your building’s
sliding door to see if any of these
issues apply.
Training your family members
or employees to lock the door
every time they close it can help.
You might also want to add lights
or cameras to the area around
the door to increase visibility.
Start With
Quality Glass
In some areas, a burglar might have
no problem with breaking through
a door.
A sliding door should be made from
glass that is harder for someone to
smash open.
Impact-resistant doors are designed
to resist breaking under forceful blows.
These types of doors can also
withstand being hit by objects
in high winds, which can further
increase security.
Many burglaries occur after
a separate event that damages
a door and encourages looting.
Install
Glass-Break
Sensors
Many home alarm systems
include sensors that let you know
if someone breaks a lock.
You can also make sure to install
a sensor that sounds an alarm
if someone breaks the door glass.
This alarm might send an alert
to your smartphone, or you can
have it set up to contact
the local authorities.
Use a
Blocking Bar
Photo from Instructables
One of the easiest ways to secure
a door is to use a blocking bar.
Many sliding doors come with
a bar installed that stops the
slidable part from moving.
You can also install a bar in the
tracks to generate the safe effect.
Switch to a
Stronger Lock
Sliding doors often come with
a stock latch lock that might not
last long.
Latch locks don’t always work
if the frame or track gets warped.
If the door doesn’t close all the
way, then it is also possible for
a burglar to manipulate the lock
from outside.
You can find locks for sliding doors
that are more secure.
Those that require keys or a code
to be entered on a keypad tend
to be more secure than the typical
latches that only operate from
inside of the building.
You can find locks for sliding doors
that are more secure.
Those that require keys or a code
to be entered on a keypad tend
to be more secure than the typical
latches that only operate from
inside of the building.
Improving the security of a sliding
door begins with the initial
installation process.
Making sure that the door is made
from break-resistant glass and sits
on a sturdy frame stops many
burglaries from the very beginning.
Once the glass is installed, add
a quality lock. Then, perform
regular checks.
If the door doesn’t sit flush in the
frame or has trouble sliding, then
arrange for a repair.
Burglars tend to take the path
of least resistance.
Finding a locked sliding door can
make them change their minds.
Raben Glass has over 40 years
of experience in the residential
and commercial glass industry.
We take pride in providing top
quality service as we replace dual
pane windows, install glass shower
enclosures, and build storefront
metal and glass entrances.
We are bonded and insured,
and our work and products
are guaranteed.
Showroom by appointment only:
1826 W Broadway #25
Mesa AZ 85202
(623) 466 5376
info@rabenglass.com
www.rabenglass.com
SLIDING DOORS
FROM BURGLARS
Sliding doors provide a gorgeous
view while giving you the option
of being able to open them up for
fresh air and ventilation.
A sliding door offers homeowners
the ultimate convenience for
accessing their backyard.
Or, you may have one installed on
your commercial building to allow
people to open up the space to
accommodate larger crowds
or improve ventilation.
Restaurants often have sliding doors
that provide patio access
for diners.
These doors are also becoming
more common in commercial offices
where people prefer to open them
up for fresh air.
With larger doors, security
is often a serious concern.
Burglars tend to prefer large
entries and exits that provide
enough room to carry out big
ticket items.
Securing a sliding door is not only
possible, but the right methods
are very effective for keeping
your property safe.
Know the Common
Security Issues
With Sliding Doors
When they are used properly,
sliding doors are quite secure.
Many people leave the door
unlocked out of a desire to go
in and out more easily.
Even when the door is locked,
the mechanism might be too
simple to deter a burglar.
Take a look at your building’s
sliding door to see if any of these
issues apply.
Training your family members
or employees to lock the door
every time they close it can help.
You might also want to add lights
or cameras to the area around
the door to increase visibility.
Start With
Quality Glass
In some areas, a burglar might have
no problem with breaking through
a door.
A sliding door should be made from
glass that is harder for someone to
smash open.
Impact-resistant doors are designed
to resist breaking under forceful blows.
These types of doors can also
withstand being hit by objects
in high winds, which can further
increase security.
Many burglaries occur after
a separate event that damages
a door and encourages looting.
Install
Glass-Break
Sensors
Many home alarm systems
include sensors that let you know
if someone breaks a lock.
You can also make sure to install
a sensor that sounds an alarm
if someone breaks the door glass.
This alarm might send an alert
to your smartphone, or you can
have it set up to contact
the local authorities.
Use a
Blocking Bar
Photo from Instructables
One of the easiest ways to secure
a door is to use a blocking bar.
Many sliding doors come with
a bar installed that stops the
slidable part from moving.
You can also install a bar in the
tracks to generate the safe effect.
Switch to a
Stronger Lock
Sliding doors often come with
a stock latch lock that might not
last long.
Latch locks don’t always work
if the frame or track gets warped.
If the door doesn’t close all the
way, then it is also possible for
a burglar to manipulate the lock
from outside.
You can find locks for sliding doors
that are more secure.
Those that require keys or a code
to be entered on a keypad tend
to be more secure than the typical
latches that only operate from
inside of the building.
You can find locks for sliding doors
that are more secure.
Those that require keys or a code
to be entered on a keypad tend
to be more secure than the typical
latches that only operate from
inside of the building.
Improving the security of a sliding
door begins with the initial
installation process.
Making sure that the door is made
from break-resistant glass and sits
on a sturdy frame stops many
burglaries from the very beginning.
Once the glass is installed, add
a quality lock. Then, perform
regular checks.
If the door doesn’t sit flush in the
frame or has trouble sliding, then
arrange for a repair.
Burglars tend to take the path
of least resistance.
Finding a locked sliding door can
make them change their minds.
Raben Glass has over 40 years
of experience in the residential
and commercial glass industry.
We take pride in providing top
quality service as we replace dual
pane windows, install glass shower
enclosures, and build storefront
metal and glass entrances.
We are bonded and insured,
and our work and products
are guaranteed.
Showroom by appointment only:
1826 W Broadway #25
Mesa AZ 85202
(623) 466 5376
info@rabenglass.com
www.rabenglass.com