Double Entry Door Reinforcement

Any exterior door that only has a lock in the doorknob isn t secure.

Double entry door reinforcement.

Long throw bolt see buying a deadbolt. A secure entry starts with a solid door and a grade 1 or grade 2 deadbolt with a solid 1 in. There is one notable difference that of the door reinforcement kit. French doors look great but offer the least resistance to door kick in attempts by burglars.

That article discusses the door reinforcement kit watch me install a door reinforcement kit on our youtube video french door reinforcement kit if you want to reinforce a double entry door you will need a special door reinforcement kit to do that. This helps prevent a forced entry. Accommodates key in knob locksets or deadbolts or combination locksets. Item 1183524 model 570161.

3 7 8 in w x 4 1 2 in h stainless steel door reinforcer reinforcing plate. Thick with mortise or drive in latches. Luckily this system is capable of securing double doors in a unique way by reinforcing the top and the bottom of the doors along with the locks and the hinges. A sturdy screwdriver or small pry bar can quickly bow the doorjamb enough to release the latch.

The french door and double door reinforcement kit prevents door kick ins by adding extra security. Acme locksmith talks about the best inexpensive door reinforcement methods to reinforce an entry door. Double your door security for only 1 entry door reinforcement easiest way to improve the security of your front door for less than 1. Typically used on wood or metal doors that are 1 3 4 in.

This set includes 1 jamb shield 2 mini door shields 4 door hinge shields and a night lock. In other words since there is no door jamb there is no strength at the center of the door. At the time of this writing they were not available on amazon anymore.