Securing Your Front Door

Reinforce the door and door jamb.

Securing your front door.

A secure entry starts with a solid door and a grade 1 or grade 2 deadbolt with a solid 1 in. However remember each door is different. Enough kicks and even a box plate gives way to the laws of physics. Before buying door security equipment start by measuring your door s thickness height and width to pick the right option for your home.

Security screens are perforated metal barriers that have room for additional locks. Some people think that perhaps a dog is better than a security system but that is a separate consideration. Two doors are always better than one. In this video i show you a simple trick to making your home more secure from break ins.

This is where a door reinforcement kit fortifies the ability of a door to. Even with a box plate installed a persistent burglar can eventually break down the door frame with an onslaught of forceful kicks. A sturdy screwdriver or small pry bar can quickly bow the doorjamb enough to release the latch. They are fitted to open out toward the point of ingress so kicking attacks that rely on pushing the door open are less likely to work.

Check all exterior doors. There s usually just an inch or so of wood securing the strike plate into place. Any exterior door that only has a lock in the doorknob isn t secure. In order to be considered the best way to secure a door they need to actually secure the door on the front end and not just send a message the door s security has failed.