security doors

[ojasrege]

I'm interesting in acquiring a security door for the front door of my home.

At Home Depot, the best doors they have are

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.

[buffalobill]

[Nick Hull]

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

[ameijers]

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...

[Larry Jaques]

On Sun, 16 Jul 2006 01:20:33 GMT, with neither quill nor qualm, Nick Hull quickly quoth:

And don't forget the new style of lock bumping which has made all keyed locks totally obsolete and a moot point on doors.

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

-- Remember: Every silver lining has a cloud. ----

Comprehensive Website Development