Understand that security comes from the deadbolt and not the door handle even if it has a keyed lock.
How to secure your front door from the inside.
The frame the locks and the door s edge.
Check all exterior doors.
However remember each door is different.
A secure entry starts with a solid door and a grade 1 or grade 2 deadbolt with a solid 1 in.
Many people don t like the look of these doors.
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As long as you are choosing from trusted door lock brands and choosing one of their high security products you will be on the right path to secure your door.
Instead of a door barricade or in combination with that you can use a security bar aka door jammer to secure your door from the inside.
It needs no installation so you can use it right out of the box.
You will discover how to reinforce a door to prevent kick in.
Besides entering through an open window or door left unlocked a great many burglars simply kick in the front door.
Replacing the door lock with an ansi grade 1 the highest or grade 2 deadbolt is just the start of a secure front door because the reality is most burglars don t even bother picking the lock.
Long throw bolt see buying a deadbolt.
To protect what s inside of your home by door reinforcement address the main points of weakness in your exterior doors.
Before buying door security equipment start by measuring your door s thickness height and width to pick the right option for your home.
These doors should also have dead bolts.
The standard front door is between 30 to 36 inches wide and up to 80 inches tall.
In this video i show you a simple trick to making your home more secure from break ins.
The first and best step to reinforce your front door is to simply replace the 1 2 inch screws with 3 1 2 inch screws.
A sturdy screwdriver or small pry bar can quickly bow the doorjamb enough to release the latch.
Any exterior door that only has a lock in the doorknob isn t secure.
They also make laminated glass storm doors which has tempered glass like your front windshield meaning if it breaks it stays in place.
The front door to your house is one of the most common entry points for intruders.
There are also doors that look like gates which are called security doors.
In this video you will discover the best way to secure a door from the inside.