If you’re lucky enough to get a home that has one of those Melbourne carports, or if you’re looking to build one for your property, chances are you already know the many benefits of having a carport. A carport is an essential part of any home. In addition to protecting your precious car from the elements, it can serve as a shelter when bad weather comes rampaging and helps keep your car and other things dry during rainstorms.
Melbourne carports are great for many reasons and purposes, but many believe that they do not provide any security whatsoever when it comes to theft because it is not a fully-enclosed structure. This is not necessarily true. What most people don’t realise about Melbourne carports is that they can be made in a way that will make thievery really difficult! In this article, we listed a few simple ways in which carport owners can deter would-be burglars without having anything compromised.
You might be thinking of installing security lighting in your carport. That is a good idea, but you can turn it up a notch for extra safety – by installing motion sensor floodlights with the added bonus of being able to turn them on remotely without warning thieves away. And when you arrive at night, this motion sensor feature will work for you as it will light up dark alleys to give you direction and a sense of protection. Melbourne carports can be constructed with the idea of installing motion sensors and floodlights, so they are located discreetly and don’t get in the way.
“Security cameras work even when they’re not working”. This statement might confuse you, but it simply means that having security cameras installed (even if they’re actually just for show) will discourage any potential thief from trying. However, we encourage you to install a working one, as they are inexpensive nowadays and designed to be installed and operated conveniently. With a working security camera in place, you now have the means to record any potential event that could happen in your carport, as well as being able to identify intruders or thieves!
The idea of carports being prone to thievery is that because they are built with open sides. Melbourne carports don’t need to be that way! You can partially enclose the sides with materials like lattice or netting (or whatever is approved by your local council). You might also consider installing roller doors so that only the people who know can access it easily from both inside and outside the carport, without having an elevated risk for theft due in part by visibility through open gateways.
The location where you build your carport matters, not only for landscape purposes but for security reasons as well. Melbourne carports are generally advised to be located a certain distance from the street. While each homeowner has different preferences on where to build the carport, the recommendation most people receive is to build it close to the house. Not only this gives an additional sense of security, it also makes more sense when you consider that it will be easier and quicker checking the carport from any window or door within reach since there’s no distance between them.
This last tip is on you and won’t cost you a penny – never leave the keys in the car and always leave it locked! Even if you installed all the best security features for your Melbourne carport, it doesn’t mean that you can get complacent. Don’t do things that invite potential thieves by having valuable things in your carport for all to see. Because if there are brave thieves who dare and get caught, the amount of headache and inconvenience afterwards is not worth it. Remember that prevention is always better than cure.
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With the above tips in mind, there should be no more worries as to how safe and secure Melbourne carports can be. With the right professionals to do the job, getting a carport is one of the best decisions you make for your car and your home!
You can feel even more secure with us as we have your need for safety in consideration first and foremost! We have a team of experienced technicians to attend to your inquiries. Our long history in designing and constructing Melbourne carports has equipped us with mastered expertise in the field and helped many Victorians realise their dream of a great and secure carport!