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security doors ojasrege 07-15-2006
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Posted by on July 15, 2006, 4:02 pm
I'm interesting in acquiring a security door for the front door of my
home.

At Home Depot, the best doors they have are

http://www.uniquehd.com

For those of you with experience with what security doors to buy and
not buy, what type of security door would you recommend?

I want something that someone cannot easily kick in, that at the same
time does not make the front of my house look like a prison.

We never leave our front door open, and so features such as a screen
and glass are "nice to haves" rather than "must haves". If we are
going to spend the money to install one of these doors, I want it to
actually be worth something in deterring a break-in.


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Posted by buffalobill on July 15, 2006, 7:32 pm
a security door can be defeated by simply kicking in a window instead.
meet the neighbors so you can look out for them too.
think about buying your friendly neighbors across the street some front
porch furniture and increasing the presence of other porch sitters and
neighborhood watch reminders.
put up alarm signs at each window and door. have the alarm connected to
a dialer that calls your cellphone and allows listen-in/talkback.
some doorbell systems can call your cellphone for you to answer the
door when the burglar rings your doorbell when you are away.
first visit a locksmith for hardware ideas.
consider a solid door but one mounted with security hinges in a frame
better secured with longer screws into the structure and secure longer
deadbolts into a secured latch on the door jamb.
keep your money in the bank. ask your neighbors to keep their cars
locked also.
put in a car alarm and remember to use the panic alarm button or house
panic button whenever you see a crime in progress.

ojasrege@yahoo.com wrote:
> I'm interesting in acquiring a security door for the front door of my
> home.
>
> At Home Depot, the best doors they have are
>
> http://www.uniquehd.com
>
> For those of you with experience with what security doors to buy and
> not buy, what type of security door would you recommend?
>
> I want something that someone cannot easily kick in, that at the same
> time does not make the front of my house look like a prison.
>
> We never leave our front door open, and so features such as a screen
> and glass are "nice to haves" rather than "must haves". If we are
> going to spend the money to install one of these doors, I want it to
> actually be worth something in deterring a break-in.


Posted by Nick Hull on July 15, 2006, 9:20 pm
ojasrege@yahoo.com wrote:

> I'm interesting in acquiring a security door for the front door of my
> home.
>
> At Home Depot, the best doors they have are
>
> http://www.uniquehd.com
>
> For those of you with experience with what security doors to buy and
> not buy, what type of security door would you recommend?
>
> I want something that someone cannot easily kick in, that at the same
> time does not make the front of my house look like a prison.
>
> We never leave our front door open, and so features such as a screen
> and glass are "nice to haves" rather than "must haves". If we are
> going to spend the money to install one of these doors, I want it to
> actually be worth something in deterring a break-in.
>

Don't forget the frame, which is usually the weak point. Most frames
can be jacked and the door opened without leaving a mark.

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Posted by ameijers on July 15, 2006, 11:20 pm

> ojasrege@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> > I'm interesting in acquiring a security door for the front door of my
> > home.
> >
> > At Home Depot, the best doors they have are
> >
> > http://www.uniquehd.com
> >
> > For those of you with experience with what security doors to buy and
> > not buy, what type of security door would you recommend?
> >
> > I want something that someone cannot easily kick in, that at the same
> > time does not make the front of my house look like a prison.
> >
> > We never leave our front door open, and so features such as a screen
> > and glass are "nice to haves" rather than "must haves". If we are
> > going to spend the money to install one of these doors, I want it to
> > actually be worth something in deterring a break-in.
> >
>
> Don't forget the frame, which is usually the weak point. Most frames
> can be jacked and the door opened without leaving a mark.
>
Do the back door locks and the broomsticks for the sliders first- burglars
strongly prefer doors where neighbors and passing cars can't see. Don't
forget the door between garage and kitchen- a very common entry point, since
side door to garage often has a cheap lock, and kitchen door often does
also, or is left open. And even if kitchen door is locked with a good lock,
garage gives plenty of privacy.

Or are you worried about home invasions while you are home, hanging out in
the back of the house?

aem sends...



Posted by Larry Jaques on July 16, 2006, 12:09 am
On Sun, 16 Jul 2006 01:20:33 GMT, with neither quill nor qualm, Nick

> ojasrege@yahoo.com wrote:
>
>> I'm interesting in acquiring a security door for the front door of my
>> home.
>>
>> At Home Depot, the best doors they have are
>>
>> http://www.uniquehd.com
>>
>> For those of you with experience with what security doors to buy and
>> not buy, what type of security door would you recommend?
>>
>> I want something that someone cannot easily kick in, that at the same
>> time does not make the front of my house look like a prison.
>>
>> We never leave our front door open, and so features such as a screen
>> and glass are "nice to haves" rather than "must haves". If we are
>> going to spend the money to install one of these doors, I want it to
>> actually be worth something in deterring a break-in.
>>
>
>Don't forget the frame, which is usually the weak point. Most frames
>can be jacked and the door opened without leaving a mark.

And don't forget the new style of lock bumping which has made all
keyed locks totally obsolete and a moot point on doors.
http://www.discourse.net/archives/2006/01/locks_as_we_know_them_are_obsolete.html

The new 4" cordless chainsaws go right through walls in under a
minute, too, if someone wants in NOW!

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