Shed Intruder Alarms

What do you keep in your shed, and why would it be worth fitting shed intruder alarms? These are questions worth asking.

Choices

Think about the possible cost of shed intruder alarms. This might be around £30 for a basic system. This will probably consist of an infrared detector beam sensor powered by battery with a range around 20 feet, audible, loud alarm and a key fob type activator (similar to a car alarm).

More expensive, infrared based systems might include louder horns, better weatherproofing (especially important for sheds), greater and variable range, low battery indicator, entry delay system, strobe lights and so on.

Any system should also come with stickers to warn off the potential burglar. These should be affixed to a prominent position so the would-be thief is encouraged to move on.

Other shed intruder alarms work on the basis of piezoelectric sensors attached to a window or door. These can start around £10 or even less. If the window or door is the opened or interfered with, the sensor will activate and an alarm will sound. These can come with keypad activation (with delay for entry and exit) and can be battery operated for outbuildings such as sheds, garages etc.

Now, returning to the first question. What do you keep in your shed?

Anything worth more than £10 - £30? Most likely, you do. Common items include lawnmowers, power tools, hobby equipment, camping gear, golf clubs, DIY equipment and so on. Perhaps you use the shed as an overflow for storage. Maybe there is even a bike there, surf board or similar leisure gear.

So, you can see that in terms of expenditure, shed intruder alarms will often make a great deal of sense. And this is to make no mention of the usual consequences of a burglary – damage, inconvenience, increased insurance premiums and a great deal of upset.

It is also worth mentioning that many home insurers will offer reduced premiums if an approved alarm system is fitted.

Why you should consider shed intruder alarms

All-in-all, if you have a shed then you should really think about fitting an alarm. And if you usually keep expensive things in the shed, like those mentioned above, then it's worth investing in a more thorough system. One good option is to fit a dual system. A combination of contact sensors fitted to the shed door and window and a motion-detector activated flood light should be sufficient to discourage even the most keen burglar.

Perhaps it is a shame that the modern world is so full of concerns about security and intrusions to our property. However, the fact remains that burglary remains a massive problem in nearly all areas, whether rural or urban. No one can say they are completely safe. The best we can do is to deter a potential burglar and encourage them to move to the next (more appealing) target.

If you want to keep your outbuildings secure, shed intruder alarms are perhaps one of the best options available today.