| Apartment/dorm occupants are an easy target for | | | | your apartment and clear it out. But of course the |
| burglars. As people are in and out of the apartment | | | | most sensible and wise thing to do is install an |
| block all day long it is more difficult to keep | | | | apartment burglar alarm system. An alarm system is |
| non-residents out. You would know if a stranger was | | | | vital in distracting intruders from breaking into your |
| in your house but you may not know who is walking | | | | property. |
| through the apartment block. So, the appropriate | | | | There are two main types of alarm system, hardwired |
| security measures need to be taken to ensure your | | | | and wireless and both have their pros and cons. |
| apartment is safe. | | | | Wireless alarm systems are very popular as their |
| There are several preventative measures that can be | | | | reliability has improved over the last few years and |
| taken in order to be certain that your apartment is | | | | their cost has reduced considerably. They are an ideal |
| safe and secure. If you want to keep your expensive | | | | choice for the DIY’er which will save on installation |
| possessions safe such as computers, TV’s and | | | | costs. You can easily add more alarm sensor devices |
| Hi-fi’s then you need to take action. Most people | | | | to a wireless alarm system such as extra PIR |
| only install an apartment alarm system after they have | | | | movement sensors or smoke sensors as required. Of |
| been burgled. Why wait until you have been broken | | | | course if you are renting your apartment then the |
| into? Do it now before it’s too late. | | | | wireless system can be very easily uninstalled and |
| You should be deterring the intruder before they even | | | | taken away to your new home. |
| attempt to break into your apartment. Don’t give | | | | Hardwired alarm systems are more permanent, more |
| the impression you are not at home or have no | | | | robust and will probably last longer. Also there is no |
| security installed in your apartment. A really determined | | | | need to change batteries like a wireless system. |
| burglar will probably find their way in but most burglars | | | | However, unless you are very competent with mains |
| are opportunists – which makes its easier for the | | | | power wiring, the installation is best left to the |
| homeowner to deter. You need to make breaking into | | | | professionals. Bear in mind that flooring and skirting will |
| your apartment as difficult as possible. | | | | have to come up and there will be disruption for a few |
| Use some common sense and make sure you take | | | | days. As they are more permanent, you cannot easily |
| the normal security precautions before you leave your | | | | take them with you like a wireless system - it would |
| apartment such as closing all windows and doors | | | | be an expensive uninstall bill to have it took out and |
| before your leave the property. Some people leave | | | | reinstalled into your new home. A hardwired alarm |
| notes for delivery people stating they will be back at a | | | | system will no doubt be a better, more professional |
| certain time – don’t do this – you are | | | | solution and will be more reliable – but it comes at a |
| informing a burglar of how long they have to break into | | | | price – as always, you get what you pay for. |