Security Solutions for Backyard Playhouses

A backyard playhouse offers an oasis for children to play and hang out in as they grow older. The area could become a natural storage place for some of their favorite toys, books, and electronics. Backyard playhouses are also some of the most vulnerable areas for theft. Easy access and entry could create major problems.

Learn about ways to protect backyard playhouses and supply security measures children can access when needed. Not only will the extra security help protect the areas but they will introduce your children to the world of locks and protection.

Keypad Entry

For a child, keeping track of a key could present a challenge while they are younger. Consider a keypad entry as an alternative option to the traditional lock and key. With the keypad, a child will have to memorize a multi-digit code to gain access to the playhouse.

If the playhouse has an actual door on it, a locksmith can install a modern lock and features for protection. Some of the keypad locks include light-up buttons if a child plays in the playhouse at night or dusk. When not in use, the added protection will ensure no one just walks into the playhouse area.

A lot of the keypads are made for outdoor use and include weatherproof features to withstand rain, snow, and wind. A playhouse may not have an awning or porch roof like a home would so the weather protection is essential for the outdoor use.

Many of the keypad entries also include traditional key options. Parents may keep the spare keys in case a child forgets their code or the parents need to access the playhouse area.

Playhouse Safes

A child will often use a playhouse to store some of their favorite items. Help add protection to the items with a small safe. A safe offers an ideal space to hold comic books, trading cards, and other small items. The safes also offer fun ways to engage children in pretend play for games involving secret agents, superheroes, ninjas, and spies.

Like the keypad, a safe should have weatherproof features to help with extreme weather and humidity. And lock options for a safe include keypad entries or combination locks.

Window Locks

Some playhouses include working windows which open and shut like regular windows. The windows could present an easy area for a person to enter the tree house. Add extra protection with window locks. Latch locks are commonly built into windows, but you could add additional locks to the windows.

For example, key locks help prevent forcible entry into the window and cannot open by simply flipping the latch. Advanced locks provide protection on the sides of windows and do not allow someone from the outside to easily push the window up.

Motion Sensors

One way to add some audible protection to a playhouse is with motion sensors. When turned on, motion sensors will release an audible alarm if something moves nearby. Install motion sensors near the windows and doors of the playhouse.

The motion sensors will help keep out intruders at the playhouse and block out pests. For example, if a squirrel or bird tries to enter, the motion sensor will go off and likely scare the animal away.

Each time a child leaves the playhouse, they can turn on the motion sensor security feature and enable protection until the next time the child goes to play. Some smart motion detectors offer app connections and timers to turn the sensors on and off when needed.

Contact us today at  SCSC Southern California Security Centers Inc.  to find out more about our security features. Not only will your child's playhouse have the advanced security, but our experts can also help you upgrade all of the security in your home.