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UncleBuck · 03-23-2008, 05:25 PM

I think there is another company out there that makes a similar product but I cannot remember the name of it.

anyone have one of these?

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tec · 03-23-2008, 05:29 PM

I didn't know they actually made this. I have been making them out of steel plate from home depot and installing them behind the door trim in high crime apartments that we used to provide the property management and maintenance on.

I know that the home made ones I installed caused the police to tell me that what ever I installed caused them to slow down on their entry into one of our units during a drug raid.

Only one thing I would suggest is when installing this, use LONG screws, preferably deck screws, as their tuffer then drywall screws.

propellerhead · 03-23-2008, 06:40 PM

I can't see putting a few $100 into door security when you have windows all over the house that can be entered using a brick.

I have this. For $20 it does the job.

Dual Function Door Security Bar

UncleBuck · 03-23-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tec

I didn't know they actually made this. I have been making them out of steel plate from home depot and installing them behind the door trim in high crime apartments that we used to provide the property management and maintenance on.

I know that the home made ones I installed caused the police to tell me that what ever I installed caused them to slow down on their entry into one of our units during a drug raid.

Only one thing I would suggest is when installing this, use LONG screws, preferably deck screws, as their tuffer then drywall screws.

I always pre-drill and impact 4" hardened screws at the bolts and hinges on all of my doors. I thought about pulling the door and going with galvanized plate steel around the door but that is a ton of work and many more dollars.

UncleBuck · 03-23-2008, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by propellerhead

I can't see putting a few $100 into door security when you have windows all over the house that can be entered using a brick.

I have this. For $20 it does the job.

Dual Function Door Security Bar

Thanks. I have looked at those but declined. As for the brick through glass it will obviously make a ton of noise. I will hear that plus the glass break detectors will set off the alarm.

**PackerfanXD** · 03-23-2008, 07:02 PM

Amongst other things to deter a break-in, I just added a security door and I don't think anyone will be getting through it uninvited. $75 @ HD.

Terry · 03-23-2008, 07:03 PM

I don't do any good. I did try them on one of my rentals. All the BG did was use a cordless saws-all and cut a big @ss hole in the door.

jheady · 03-23-2008, 07:18 PM

Great thread.

What do you use for sliding doors for french patio doors? I have reinforced dead bolts and 3" screws on the other entrances, but my weak point in my rear patio doors.

I do have 2 labs to entertain new univited guests until the calvary arrives.

**PackerfanXD** · 03-23-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jheady

Great thread.

What do you use for sliding doors for french patio doors? I have reinforced dead bolts and 3" screws on the other entrances, but my weak point in my rear patio doors.

I do have 2 labs to entertain new univited guests until the calvary arrives.

2 Pits.

UncleBuck · 03-23-2008, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jheady

Great thread.

What do you use for sliding doors for french patio doors? I have reinforced dead bolts and 3" screws on the other entrances, but my weak point in my rear patio doors.

I do have 2 labs to entertain new univited guests until the calvary arrives.

There are bolts that slide to lock the top or bottom of the door. Some doors have them installed in the door itself. I have also seen standard type deadbolts used at the top and bottom as well. The best bet with glass is too have a glass break detector.

My OP was/is to deter front door kick ins which accounts for most of the break ins.

03-23-2008, 05:25 PM	#1
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propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,516	I can't see putting a few $100 into door security when you have windows all over the house that can be entered using a brick. I have this. For $20 it does the job. Dual Function Door Security Bar __________________ XD-9 Tactical for IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three calibers, three models, three purposes. No compromises.

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03-23-2008, 07:03 PM	#7
Terry XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NorthPole, Alaska Posts: 569	I don't do any good. I did try them on one of my rentals. All the BG did was use a cordless saws-all and cut a big @ss hole in the door. __________________ Be safe and always watch your back trail

03-23-2008, 07:18 PM	#8
jheady XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: BlueGrass State Posts: 60	Great thread. What do you use for sliding doors for french patio doors? I have reinforced dead bolts and 3" screws on the other entrances, but my weak point in my rear patio doors. I do have 2 labs to entertain new univited guests until the calvary arrives.

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