Safe Exterior French Doors
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Safe exterior french doors. So are french doors safe and secure. The university of oklahoma police department recommends installing locks and handles on. Fiberglass courtesy of masonite. By removing the hinge.
And it s easy to see why on french doors the weak point is where the 2 doors come together on sliding glass doors the weak point is the standard hook type lock that the manufacturers provide. Most regular windows sliding glass doors and french doors are made from easily breakable glass panels. Material types of exterior french doors vinyl courtesy of jeld wen. The answer is yes they are.
Install a commercial grade double sided deadbolt into the active side of the door or alternatively install a double side high security deadbolt into the active side of the french door. How to make french doors more safe add double cylinder deadbolts. To do this we. Exterior french doors and sliding glass patio doors are the most difficult exterior doors to secure.
French doors come with the same quality locking mechanisms found in standard doors making them just as safe and secure. However with tough glass in place they will have a lot of trouble breaking through and cause extra noise in the process. French doors are beloved by homeowners for their inviting nature and for the abundance of light they allow into the home. Secure the inactive.
Add one side half deadbolts to the top and bottom of each door. But as appealing as they are french doors are thought by many homeowners to be somewhat less secure than the standard entry door. Quality vinyl is affordable and durable and mimics the look of painted wood choose a different color for each side.