Whether vacation or everyday life, the condition of the blinds can be crucial: they seem permanently closed as an invitation for burglars. Anyone who is skillful, however, increases protection and perception of “habits”.
Avoid daily burglary & information
According to prevention experts, most burglaries happen during the day when houses seem uninhabited for hours, as can be seen from an online contribution by chip.de. Roller shutters pulled down signal exactly: absence. Police and LKA recommendations are therefore: keep blinds open during the day and close in the evening- and ensure that this rhythm does not change. Automation via time switches, even in the absence, appears practical and effective, as it continues.
Smart technology & lighting simulate everyday life
Smart home solutions reinforce the impression that you are at home: electrical roller shutters, activate and simulate signs of life controlled by the app. Various programs such as “Simulate presence” or TV simulators create changes in light and shadow – effective protection against occasional thieves.
Secure roller shutters mechanically
Standard roller shutters can often be pushed up in seconds – an open gateway for thieves. Mechanical retrofits such as university fuses, blocking hooks and reinforced guide rails (RC2 class) create real barriers for roller shutters. Studies show: Burglary attempts break off in over 50 percent of cases when there are mechanical obstacles – perpetrators usually give up within three minutes.
Motorized roller shutters offer double safety: the drive prevents manual pushing up – ideally combined with mechanical fuses. When attempted, premium roller shutters even activate siren or alarm in the system – effective protection with visual and acoustic deterrent.
Secure core areas & avoid social media
Completed window handles, burglar -resistant multiple locks and safety fittings – these are effective hurdles. The KfW is now promoting such retrofits to seamlessly combine mechanics and electronics and thus increase protection.
A well -groomed environment also protects: empty mailbox, removed garbage cans and a tidy property make the environment appear inhabited. Notes such as social media posts or holiday announcements on the answering machine give perpetrators additional information – prefer to wait with the posting until you are back.
D. Maier / Redaktion Finanzen.net