Are Electric Garage Doors More Secure?

The short answer? Absolutely. But there’s more to it than just pressing a button and watching your door glide shut.

If you’re still manually heaving your garage door up and down each morning, you’re missing out on security features that would make a burglar think twice. The bottom line is that modern electric garage doors can make your home significantly safer.

Here’s why electric garage doors are surpassing manual alternatives in terms of protecting your property.

 

Advanced Locking Mechanisms

 

Electric garage doors lock themselves securely in place. When your door reaches the fully closed position, automated locking systems engage, creating multiple secure points that would take considerable effort to breach.

Manual doors typically rely on simple side locks or padlocks (if you lock them at all…). Easy to forget, easier to force. Also, padlocking your garage from the outside or using some other door lock advertises that you’ve got something of value in there.

Electric systems, conversely, engage robust locking mechanisms every time, eliminating human error.

Many modern systems include anti-lift technology that prevents the door from being forced up from the outside, even if someone manages to disengage the motor.

 

Smart Access Controls

 

Gone are the days of hiding spare keys under flowerpots. Electric garage doors offer access control that puts you firmly in charge of who enters your property and when.

Rolling code technology means your remote control signal changes every time you use it, making it virtually impossible for criminals to intercept and replicate your garage door code. Each press generates a unique signal that can’t be duplicated.

Smartphone integration takes this further, allowing you to monitor and control your garage door from anywhere.

 

Physical Security Advantages

 

The construction of quality electric garage doors often makes them inherently more secure than manual alternatives:

• Heavier-duty materials to support the motorised mechanism
• Reinforced sections that resist forced entry attempts
• Better weather sealing that eliminates gaps criminals might exploit
• Professional installation ensuring optimal security positioning

 

Electric roller doors, in particular, create an almost impenetrable barrier when closed, with the door curtain housed securely within guide rails that offer no purchase points for crowbars or other forcing tools.

 

The Convenience Factor Enhances Security

 

Here’s something people often overlook: convenience actually makes you more secure. When closing your garage door is effortless, you’re far more likely to do it consistently.

Electric doors also eliminate the security risk of struggling with heavy manual doors in poor weather or low-light conditions. You stay safely inside your vehicle until the door is fully closed and locked.

 

Secure Garage Doors From Skandoor

 

At Skandoor, our electric garage door systems combine robust physical security with smart technology features that adapt to modern living.

We manufacture and install throughout Hampshire and the South, ensuring every installation meets the highest security standards.

Ready to upgrade your home security with an electric garage door? Contact our team for expert advice and a free survey.