And the wood on a typical door frame just isn t that sturdy.
How to secure your front door from the outside.
A sturdy screwdriver or small pry bar can quickly bow the doorjamb enough to release the latch.
The best way to secure a door by strengthening windows is to use window security film.
There is a metal plate on your door frame that the lock goes into.
You can create a double seal by putting tube baskets with metal backing on the outside of the door.
Tack the strips in place and open them slightly to create a tight seal.
The 8 2 steel door security bar is positioned securely on the floor about 8 inches from the door then placed on the doorknob for easy installation.
A weak door lock can be another security concern just like in case with any other door.
It keeps the door secure from both sides.
So make sure the hinge on the inside of the front door.
Burglars often prefer to destroy a door swinging out with the hinge pins exposed on the outside of the house.
The frame the locks and the door s edge.
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.
To protect what s inside of your home by door reinforcement address the main points of weakness in your exterior doors.
Long throw bolt see buying a deadbolt.
You can also use setscrew and studs to add security.
A secure entry starts with a solid door and a grade 1 or grade 2 deadbolt with a solid 1 in.
If using v seal weather strip cut them with scissors and fold them lengthwise along the seam.
This plastic can be applied like window tint and keeps the glass from shattering even when there is a puncture.
Besides entering through an open window or door left unlocked a great many burglars simply kick in the front door.
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.
Any exterior door that only has a lock in the doorknob isn t secure.
Remove the adhesive backing and stick the weather stripping in place.
If it is not secure the front door hinge with strong un removable pins.