Roller garage door security

[Nige65]

I have a roller style garage door that I would like to add a security device to, I have seen a few designed for up and over doors but nothing to suit the roller type. I don't have a separate access door so can't lock from the inside.

 

Thanks in advance, Nige. 

[Rallye]

Isolate the power to start, and secure (if main content) car with a suitable lock

[BaileyMex]

As above, additional isolation to the main roller motor power via a secure wifi power plug

Or if a mechanical solution, if you have 'wide slats' on the roller, you can fit a full width lender of angle iron on the lower slat and bolt these through, they then would need an anchor on the inside

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Schlosser-Technik-Enfield-Garage-Bolts/dp/B075QHDK29

[katana]

Something like this may work for you? . . . . . https://www.screwfix.com/p/master-lock-garage-protector/2459t#product_additional_details_container

[Nige65]

Sorry, forgot to mention that it was a manual and not a powered roller door! Found this on the bay and it looks suitable for the job.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233210481323?hash=item364c6d8aab:g:GMIAAOSwDLtcnOcE&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsPdQg%2BNzOtQYyglt0tKPAnazA%2B6%2F8I%2B1S67v2uGn4XHmhOW9xC6P2lQf1bAu72jJBatVUsvLTlyOigHRx7AHD3ohXfgHf7kPXiSBNf%2FR%2FiAP2vbE03OZDfDZT26spkFS36DPoc2Mg6FJWeRSWhPAbI31H26Ipnbnc%2BInum1ScRjfFR%2Fla2UcIgMMFclsYhAiuZ31JeXeOerIWr4B1BdRLkFyWLsqb2kzX3qVXj457v7v|tkp%3ABk9SR7KP1LDvYA

[colr6]

How do you get the door up if no other access point ? Chains out side ?

[katana]

53 minutes ago, colr6 said:

How do you get the door up if no other access point ? Chains out side ?

External lock / handle is usual.

[kev the rev]

1 hour ago, colr6 said:

How do you get the door up if no other access point ? Chains out side ?

think he means a single garage manual roller door  mate there spring activated usually they replace an up and over door 

[Nige65]

Sorry Gents, meant to clarify that it is a standard roller door as mentioned above, I think that I have the solution.

[DT36]

5 hours ago, Nige65 said:

Sorry Gents, meant to clarify that it is a standard roller door as mentioned above, I think that I have the solution.

Interested in the solution, as I have a new roller shutter being fitted this Friday on my new  garage workshop. 

 

[Nige65]

I have ordered one and hope to have it fitted at the weekend depending on what my other half has got planned and of course the weather!

I will take a photo of it when complete and post here👍

[Nige65]

Morning,

Following on from my questions, photos of the installation are attached.

I had to fabricate the angle bracket (sprayed black to look nice) and cut the base plate as there is a slight step to the garage floor. I also had to drill 2 x 16mm holes for the rawl-bolts into the concrete and was lucky enough to be able to get my hands on the equipment from work to do so.

I'm happy with how it looks and it appears to be pretty secure as it would take effort and damage to the door, will probably also fit some sort of camera such as a wildlifecam for extra peace of mind.

Nige.

[Miniliteman]

These 3 bolts look a weak point to me. A crowbar between the door and the black thingybob and you can open the door.

 

[Brenda1978]

I have something similar. Does the job as I know a few people have tried to get in ....the bastards

[katana]

On 03/10/2022 at 11:50, Miniliteman said:

These 3 bolts look a weak point to me. A crowbar between the door and the black thingybob and you can open the door.

 

Whilst they look like 'woodscrews' I'm sure they aren't and are securely nut & washered on the reverse side . . . . . an additional plate across all three wouldn't be a bad upgrade - 'just in case' 

[Nige65]

To be honest, a couple of heavy blows with a sledge hammer would probably destroy the whole locking arrangement if a would be thief wanted to break into the garage and steal the car inside but there will always be another car on the drive in front of the door as an additional barrier.

Hopefully secure enough for what I need!

[Nige65]

Just now, katana said:

Whilst they look like 'woodscrews' I'm sure they aren't and are securely nut & washered on the reverse side . . . . . an additional plate across all three wouldn't be a bad upgrade - 'just in case' 

Not wood screws and a plate across the back fitted for extra strength 👍

[Miniliteman]

The thieving b*st*rds hate noise, so they won't try heavy blows with a sledge hammer. They could with a cordless drill drill a hole marked with the black circle. Then take a cordless reciprocal saw and cut parallel to the black strip to the right. If theres a metal strip behind they cut above the handle. Which leaves the bottom part of the roller door separate from the rest. I would install a motion detection alarm inside the garage. When the garage opens you have a few seconds to use a pin-code to disarm the alarm. There are relatively cheapish alarms on batteries which make a hell of a noise when they go off.