Door Frame Security

[nDAlk90 0]

Many of us install security cameras, alarms, etc.

 

But how many of us reinforced the frame of the door?

What steps have you taken in protecting your front door?

[nDAlk90 0]

[fa chris 0]

Doors are easy to kick in, most have small strike plates with a deadbolt which rips right out of the frame or the deadbolt rips right out of the door. This is really the only thing you need to defend against.

 

Use a deadbolt and replace the strike plate with a 12" plate, use long screws and get it deep into a stud. Reinforce the door with a wrap around plate like this: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100163752/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=door+lock&storeId=10051

 

Makes it a whole lot tougher to kick in and a pain to pry.

[myplace46 0]

 

 

This is how I take care of the problem.

Heavy steel frame screws onto the existing wood frame, swings outward so it can't be kicked in. I can build these in several styles.

I make security bars for windows too.

[CHoffman 0]

Depending on whats next to the lock side of your door frame I have installed about an 8" chunk of 3/4" ID black pipe. Remove the strike plate and with a hole saw or spade bait thats just a hair larger than the OD of the pipe. Tap the pipe on the hole. The idea being that the deadbolt will slide into the pipe...typically Schlages have a longer bolt.

[51cent 8]

Yes, you are right . Much peoples installs security cameras, alarm, etc., but they don't use high-security doors.In the market, there is many different types of security doors available (stainless steel doors, ENV 1627 class 3 doors) that's keeps you safe and protected. Thanks and choose the best door frame for your home security.

 

http://www.securitydoorsdirect.com/high-security-doors.html

Although your might be a spammer, I agree. We installed hurricane doors and windows last year. Here is video of a some crooks trying to break in a local condo. They tried kicking it in and shooting it.

Sorry about the add at the beginning.

http://www.cbs12.com/news/features/raw-news/stories/vid_194.shtml

[Q2U 0]

When the door's secure what's next? Windows?

[hmjgriffon 0]

When the door's secure what's next? Windows?

 

Kinda what I was thinking, I'd do bars over the doors and windows.

[Firefighter 0]

Only problem with bars on windows and doors is incase of a fire. But, it's a catch 22 I guess.

[Firefighter 0]

I plan on doing at least reinforced front and rear door on my next house. Selling the one im in currently.

I'll have to see how to reinforce the garage door. (Actual garage door, 19ft wide) There is also a door into my garage, I'll have to reinforce that one too.