French doors are often made with a wooden frame however they can be bought with a steel frame or reinforced with one.
How to make french doors outdoor proof.
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Make sure the foam sticks evenly into the corner created by the door frame and the door stop.
Before choosing an interior door consider whether you want a solid core or hollow core.
We have a wide variety from single and double pre hung doors and slab doors to french doors barn doors and more.
French doors are beautiful and elegant.
However homeowners often opt against this classic look due to concerns about their house s security.
Unfortunately there is no way to burglar proof a french door.
This applies even when the door is closed.
You can use a putty knife or a 5 in 1 tool to help wedge the foam strip firmly into the corner seam.
You ll want to make certain the strike plate and latches are in alignment.
Starting at the bottom slowly move your way up the door frame.
Once you have reached the top cut off the excess and press the end firmly into the corner.
If you are buying new doors get them with impact resistant glass.
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This type of glass is required in hurricane prone areas because it can withstand a tremendous amount of force without breaking.
If your door has fallen out of alignment take time to make certain your door fits straight before you begin weatherproofing.
Furthermore the exterior side of the door and door frame faces the elements taking a more brutal beating from the weather than anything inside your house.
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Solid core doors are heavier and offer more sound control.
4 easy ways to burglar proof your french doors.
First of all yes you can make the door kick proof with better deadbolts and plates that screw deep into the beams of the house rather than the shallow door buck but security bars are useless because the burglar can look through the door to see the bar and simply break a pane of glass and pull back.
Mikea july 18 2017 at 12 47 pm.
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5 ways to improve french door security while not foolproof there are several ways to strengthen your french doors.
The glass itself poses a security risk in that it is breakable making forced entry easier.
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