35th Ave Locksmith Keeping Your Tool Or Storage Shed Safe

Tuff Shed

Many folks find that to hold all of their tools, gardening and lawn equipment they need to add a tool or storage shed on their lot.  After a few years it is packed with expensive goodies that are very tempting to the bad guys.

What can you do to protect the contents?

The first thing is how well made the actual structure is. Here are just two of the many, many options to choose from.

Steel Outdoor Storage Sheds are made from maintenance-free and corrosion resistant zinc-plated steel panels for long lasting durability. Sheds include a hinged door that is pad lockable (padlocks are usually not included) for added security. Open bottom floor-free design allows user to place shed on a variety of surface types. Slanted roof facilitates rain run-off and discourages accumulation of debris and critters.

TUFF SHED buildings are manufactured and installed locally, with domestically produced materials. Their local professionals help guide customers through the entire design and construction process, with installation of our buildings included in the purchase price. Their national presence as the industry leader allows TUFF SHED to deliver key advantages like product innovation, exclusive or even patented building features and raw material purchasing power that help to ensure our customers get great products.

As long as your shed is placed on and properly secured to a concrete pad the next consideration is keeping the door closed.  It doesn’t matter what brand or style you choose to hold your tools and equipment the door is what you need to secure and that may mean a good dead bolt lock set or heavy duty padlock it is the first line of defense against burglars.

If your shed has a house type door then you need to choose a good deadbolt lock and one that is protected and designed for outdoor use. Make sure that both sides use a key on both sides that is called a double cylinder deadbolt.  you don’t want them to just break the window and turn the thumb latch to empty out your expensive tools. 

If you shed uses a padlock for locking choose one that is security minded. A typical garden shed can contain a wealth of expensive goods such as bicycles, tools, barbeques and lawnmowers.

Be mindful that tools and ladders can be used by thieves to break into your home, so it is vital these items are properly secured. It's important to consider the type of hasp for your padlock. Some cheaper hasps are too weak to withstand an attack - there is little point using a strong padlock with a weak hasp. A padbar is similar to a hasp and staple, but stronger and more resistant to attack. Consider the 'hinge' side of the door, burglars may pry a door from the hinge side if the lock side is strongest. Use non-return/security screws to secure where necessary.

Stay safe at home with proper locks and safety devices. Are you ready to choose that quality locksmith? A quick visit to 35thavelocksmith.com can help solve all of your locksmith needs. We are a family owned and operated locksmith company in Phoenix Arizona. Our company is over 30 years old and at its heart is a certified locksmith.

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