A secure entry starts with a solid door and a grade 1 or grade 2 deadbolt with a solid 1 in.
Securing your front door.
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.
This is where a door reinforcement kit fortifies the ability of a door to.
The standard front door is between 30 to 36 inches wide and up to 80 inches tall.
Any exterior door that only has a lock in the doorknob isn t secure.
Two doors are always better than one.
Reinforce the door and door jamb.
In this video i show you a simple trick to making your home more secure from break ins.
Before buying door security equipment start by measuring your door s thickness height and width to pick the right option for your home.
Check all exterior doors.
Enough kicks and even a box plate gives way to the laws of physics.
To improve your front door security put another door in front of your door.
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.
A sturdy screwdriver or small pry bar can quickly bow the doorjamb enough to release the latch.
There s usually just an inch or so of wood securing the strike plate into place.
Even with a box plate installed a persistent burglar can eventually break down the door frame with an onslaught of forceful kicks.
However remember each door is different.