TOP TIPS – SHEDS

SHEDS ARE CONSTRUCTED FOR STORAGE AND NOT SECURITY

Ensure perimeter treatment restricts access to your shed

Ensure your shed is in a good state of repair.

Consider installing a strong grille or heavy wire mesh around any windows to increase security.

Consider reinforcing walls with wire mesh

Fit a quality lock, such as a closed shackle padlock, and bolt the fittings to the door with a steel panel fitted on the inside of the door. Consider installing a shed bar to enhance door security

Fit an energy-efficient dusk to dawn light

Postcode items that you store in the shed and keep a record of any serial numbers

Mark property whenever possible using a visible ink pen or paint to deter thieves

Make sure the shed is always locked and that any garden tools are put away safely inside

Use a heavy duty chain to secure valuable items within a shed to make sure they are protected so thieves can’t get them even if they break in

Replace existing hinge screws with non-return screws or blind-headed bolts

Remove temptation by using net curtains at windows

Install a battery operated alarm

Endeavour not to store particularly valuable items in your shed

Mark Wall

01484 436839

TOP TIPS – SHEDS

SHEDS ARE CONSTRUCTED FOR STORAGE AND NOT SECURITY

Ensure perimeter treatment restricts access to your shed

Ensure your shed is in a good state of repair.

Consider installing a strong grille or heavy wire mesh around any windows to increase security.

Consider reinforcing walls with wire mesh

Fit a quality lock, such as a closed shackle padlock, and bolt the fittings to the door with a steel panel fitted on the inside of the door. Consider installing a shed bar to enhance door security

Fit an energy-efficient dusk to dawn light

Postcode items that you store in the shed and keep a record of any serial numbers

Mark property whenever possible using a visible ink pen or paint to deter thieves

Make sure the shed is always locked and that any garden tools are put away safely inside

Use a heavy duty chain to secure valuable items within a shed to make sure they are protected so thieves can’t get them even if they break in

Replace existing hinge screws with non-return screws or blind-headed bolts

Remove temptation by using net curtains at windows

Install a battery operated alarm

Mark Wall

01484 436839