Full Perimeter Custom Protection
When considering a home security system there are two types of protection to consider. Do you need protection when you are in the home as well as away from the home? If you will use the system when you are home and the protection of a life is most important, then a full perimeter system is recommended and most effective. This means all perimeter points (doors and operable windows) are covered with contacts. Additionally, space protection is highly recommended.
Motion detectors and glass breaks are added for back up protection. This makes the system most effective since you can arm the system in the "STAY" mode while you're home and have the perimeter (doors, windows) armed. You would be able to move about freely inside the home while the system is protecting you from intruders. When you leave the home you arm the system in the "AWAY" mode. Subsequently, all the doors and windows along with the interior devices (motions, glass breaks) will be armed.
Standard System
If you plan to use the system primarily when you are "AWAY" from the home (work, vacations, second home), then the basic system is adequate and will cover the main exterior doors or any other points of entry that is of concern. You may then add interior space protection (motions, glass breaks) in main traffic areas of the home. This will provide adequate coverage and save on installation cost.
