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How to reinforce exterior glass french doors.
At the time of this writing they were not available on amazon anymore.
The first and best step to reinforce your front door is to simply replace the 1 2 inch screws with 3 1 2 inch screws.
Almost half of burglaries do not require a forced entry.
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These are basically metal strips or shields that.
There is one notable difference that of the door reinforcement kit.
Also normally the glass is vulnerable to attack.
In that case even if you reinforce the glass the burglar can exploit this weakness instead.
The major feature of french doors is the glass pane or panes in the middle of the door.
A sturdy screwdriver or small pry bar can quickly bow the doorjamb enough to release the latch.
Today french doors come in a wide variety of styles from uninterrupted panes of glass to ones crisscrossed with diamond shaped grids and they slide as well as swing.
Always lock your doors.
So to secure a french door you need to reinforce the glass.
Ensuring that your doors are always locked when you leave your house may deter potential burglars because they may not be prepared to use force.
A secure entry starts with a solid door and a grade 1 or grade 2 deadbolt with a solid 1 in.
To protect what s inside of your home by door reinforcement address the main points of weakness in your exterior doors.
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.
Reinforce your door frame.
Reinforcing the door jamb will significantly improve the overall door security and reduce the chance of a kick in burglary.
Check all exterior doors.
You won t believe how easy it is to break into locked double french doors without breaking the glass.
The glass itself poses a security risk in that it is breakable making forced entry easier.
Any exterior door that only has a lock in the doorknob isn t secure.
There are many ready to use door frame reinforcement kits available at the stores this is one of the most popular door reinforcement sets.
All patio doors including french doors are more often left unsecured.
Double french doors are the most vulnerable of all doors mainly because there is little support in the centre of the door where the two doors meet and may contain vulnerable locks.
The screws used to support the hinges and the strike plate are very short.