Hey all, so we woke to hear a couple people run off after a thud and later found that they had tried to use a screw driver to jar open our garage door. Furthermore, all our fly screen doors had been opened as they had tried other means of getting in. Called the police etc and all so that is sorted.

Now the door is wood so there's a little chunk of it missing just under the lock and was wondering if anyone had tips on fixing the thing? We have two locks for that door so I guess we were blessed that they did not get in and only loose change lying outside was taken.

Waveless said..

Hey all, so we woke to hear a couple people run off after a thud and later found that they had tried to use a screw driver to jar open our garage door. Furthermore, all our fly screen doors had been opened as they had tried other means of getting in. Called the police etc and all so that is sorted.

Now the door is wood so there's a little chunk of it missing just under the lock and was wondering if anyone had tips on fixing the thing? We have two locks for that door so I guess we were blessed that they did not get in and only loose change lying outside was taken.

Post a photo of the door.

Waveless said..
there's a little chunk of it missing...and was wondering if anyone had tips on fixing the thing?

I recommend Q-cells with some carbon stringers then glass it over (making sure you wet the whole surface to avoid delam later). And use the correct glue to avoid melting the core.

Ohhhh, it's a door. Sorry, I thought I was in the windsurf forum

Cambodge said..

Waveless said..
there's a little chunk of it missing...and was wondering if anyone had tips on fixing the thing?

I recommend Q-cells with some carbon stringers then glass it over (making sure you wet the whole surface to avoid delam later). And use the correct glue to avoid melting the core.

Ohhhh, it's a door. Sorry, I thought I was in the windsurf forum

Hey, I know you're joking, but I do use epoxy and filler to fill nicks in my doors. It is stronger than putty, and I have a fair bit lying around.

Waveless said...
Thanks guys, I can always count on the SB crew to provide good advice while brightening up the day for me. Am definately pushing for that dog although tis a tough sell!

When i bought Rex, i was living at home and mum was so against the idea of a dog. I knew she wasnt mean enough to kick me out so bought him home and she loved him so much so that she named him (super original name eh)

Fast forward 18 months and she was less than impressed with him destroying our garden, outdoor furniture and retic. Now shes more concerned with his welfare than mine!

Your missus will love a puppy and just remember its much easier to beg for forgiveness than get permission

Move house!

Waveless said..

Hey all, so we woke to hear a couple people run off after a thud and later found that they had tried to use a screw driver to jar open our garage door. Furthermore, all our fly screen doors had been opened as they had tried other means of getting in. Called the police etc and all so that is sorted.

Now the door is wood so there's a little chunk of it missing just under the lock and was wondering if anyone had tips on fixing the thing? We have two locks for that door so I guess we were blessed that they did not get in and only loose change lying outside was taken.

Get a sign that reads: Intruders will be shot... I have the best lawyer.

That

Ellobuddha said..


I use this fella. He is 46kg. He's very intimidating when he sticks his paws and head over the side fence and eyeballs people walking past. Awesome dog. He will lay down on front lawn and thirty people will walk past no problems. A sh/tbag walks past and he is straight up the fence growling at them. Amazing how they can pick people. My little nephew also sleeps on him and he just lays there. Awesome dog.

thats awesome

Ellobuddha said...

My sunday morning sleep in was cut short by a fella just like this one. Probably bought for this reason . No doubt they stop burglars, but if you're not a doggie person it's an expensive way to do it. If you don't normally go for an hours walk each day, (which is good for both you and the dog), then you've got to cost it out at say $25 an hour. Food's at least $3.00 a day. then there's the vet bills. Unless you're losing 5 or 6 TVs a year to burglars, save your money. But if you go the dog, the German Shephards are good, they don't have pit fighting genes, they start off with a warning bite. They don't have huge jaw muscles and they know how to let go. Yes I've had a carefully calibrated warning bite from the Shephard next door. Didn't quite break the skin, but I knew I'd been bitten.

Our other neighbour has an American pitbull. Lovely dog, doesn't bark, slobbers all over you. But still I find it way more scary than the bitey Shephard. The instincts inside its head must be in turmoil. If it did have a brain snap and decide to bite, I'd be lucky to survive.

Ellobuddha said..



I use this fella. He is 46kg. He's very intimidating when he sticks his paws and head over the side fence and eyeballs people walking past. Awesome dog. He will lay down on front lawn and thirty people will walk past no problems. A sh/tbag walks past and he is straight up the fence growling at them. Amazing how they can pick people. My little nephew also sleeps on him and he just lays there. Awesome dog.

Great dog. How do you know the people he barks at really are ****bags? Do they goad him? How can you tell?

OP, definitely get a dog. Also, learn how to throw some bungalows, just in case you meet him in the hallway!

You don't need a big dog, just a loud "Yappy" one...

I'm not talking about the Staffy, the Maltese crosbreed is the king of guard dogs.



The staffy will just lick you to death.

A good security tip would be to not splash your home, car and security arrangements all over the Internet.

But in all seriousness you need a layered defence.

Landscaping, keep it lower than two feet, or higher than 6 feet ( ie the lower foliage on trees)
Security screens on the doors and windows, they are ugly but they allow you to open the windows without compromising security.
Actually lock your doors, even when home
Dogs are good.
If you go the CCTV option, plant the first camera covertly so you might get the approaching the house unaware they have already been pinged.
Big fancy cameras are good but they are also saying 'I've got some good **** to steal'.

Unless you are unlucky enough to get broken into by someone off their head most burglars are inherently lazy. They want the easy gear. Smashing windows is loud, unlocked doors are easy, a lot will just go door to door very quietly at night looking for unlocked doors so they can sneak in while you are sleeping. If your house is secure they will just keep heading up the street until they hit the jackpot.

Point Cook Sanctuary Lakes - gated golf course estate, they have 2 security patrol cars with video cameras, plus number plate recognition at the entry... Virtually zero break and enter, $350 per year service... Crime rates are 1/10th of surrounding suburbs... Insurances are also lower...

we live in a street that is a scumbags highway to the fastfood joints at night.
we always bring the cars up the driveway.locks an dowels in the windows.
deadlocks on the doors, with large faceplates.
avoid sidegates on the side of houses and taller fences as it gives them places to hide.
leave your recycling big out of reach as the materials they need to braek in are often in that bin.
If you dont have a deadlock on your door a strip of petalite(2l fruit juice bottle ) will slide into the lock and open the door in seconds.
. If you even think there is a prowler ring the police and tell them the intruder is still out there.
They have special dogs that can really track a scumbag

Thats heavy buster. The crook should be charged with att murder in my book. All the mentioned ideas are great. I think another option would be if the magistrates imposed the full penalties on the rotten mungrells. I have a big german shepherd and allthough he is a formitable site I'm not sure if he would do much if someone broke in. Having said that the sight of him would scare the bejessus out of a would be bad guy.