Door and Window Contacts to Add to Your Security System
Door and window contacts are simple devices which can make all the difference to your security system. The device essentially consists of a sensor and a magnet which can be incorporated into your alarm system. The alarm will then be set off if the contact between the two is broken. This helps to safeguard your building against break-ins via doors and windows, as the alarm will be set off immediately rather than having to wait until an intruder passes in front of a beam to trigger it.
There are different varieties of door and window contacts which you can install depending on your budget and the aesthetic quality which you want to achieve. Recessed wireless contacts will be the most expensive choice. To lessen the cost, you can choose to have them surface mounted, and hardwired in. Even if you go for the cheaper option, contacts are a fairly unobtrusive addition to your doors and windows, which can make all the difference security-wise.
You are likely to need a professional to install your door and window contacts for you, so that they can be integrated into your existing alarm system, or you can have a new alarm system fitted at the same time. There are cheaper alternatives on the market in the form of individual window alarms, but if you want the best protection for your home then a system connected up to your main alarm is always going to be the best option.