First let me apologise, I know there are copious threads about security, but I have a rather specific question.
My workshop is a wooden shed, 16' x 10', with three glass windows measuring 15" wide x 22" high. It has a double door that is locked by a simple padlock and bolt. I was thinking about replacing the padlock and bolt with a mortice lock and installing a simple home brew alarm system.
Originally I was going to use a separate key switch to disarm the alarm, but inevitably either Grace or I will forget to disarm it and set the thing off. This got me wondering whether I could use the mortice lock to arm / disarm the alarm? Does a mortice lock exist that includes an electrical switch? I somehow doubt it, in which case I'll home brew that too, but I thought I'd ask you learned people first.
Also I've heard of sensors that detect the force of a window breaking. I was going to attach those to the windows, but I'm not sure if it's worth it for a 15" x 22" window? I don't really want to bar the windows as it will advertise the shed to burglars as well as cut out light.
Thanks in advance.
My workshop is a wooden shed, 16' x 10', with three glass windows measuring 15" wide x 22" high. It has a double door that is locked by a simple padlock and bolt. I was thinking about replacing the padlock and bolt with a mortice lock and installing a simple home brew alarm system.
Originally I was going to use a separate key switch to disarm the alarm, but inevitably either Grace or I will forget to disarm it and set the thing off. This got me wondering whether I could use the mortice lock to arm / disarm the alarm? Does a mortice lock exist that includes an electrical switch? I somehow doubt it, in which case I'll home brew that too, but I thought I'd ask you learned people first.
Also I've heard of sensors that detect the force of a window breaking. I was going to attach those to the windows, but I'm not sure if it's worth it for a 15" x 22" window? I don't really want to bar the windows as it will advertise the shed to burglars as well as cut out light.
Thanks in advance.