The defender security painted brass jimmy resistant single cylinder the defender security painted brass jimmy resistant single cylinder entry door deadlock is designed to lock the door to the jamb to prevent a forced entry.
Secure your door lock.
Any exterior door that only has a lock in the doorknob isn t secure.
They re made of plastic or steel and placed.
Besides entering through an open window or door left unlocked a great many burglars simply kick in the front door.
If you want to secure your door from being kicked in install a strike plate lock instead of a standard door chain.
Upgrade the internal dead lock to a grade 1 solid steel bolt and ensure it goes fully into the door frame.
A strike plate lock is pretty similar to a normal door chain but with some remarkable differences in durability.
Door jammers door jammers are the most common front door security measure.
It rates excellent for drilling it s the only lock.
It consists of a 5 pin tumbler cylinder and includes a tamper proof shutter guard.
How to secure your front door.
Best high security door lock medeco maxum 11 603 cr s take.
Understanding door security options before buying door lock reinforcer door lock reinforcers are positioned around your door s existing lock for added security against.
The first thing that any homeowner should do is replace the screws they are using on their strike plate.
A secure entry starts with a solid door and a grade 1 or grade 2 deadbolt with a solid 1 in.
Replacing the door lock with an ansi grade 1 the highest or grade 2 deadbolt is just the start of a secure front door because the reality is most burglars don t even bother picking the lock.
In this video i show you a simple trick to making your home more secure from break ins.
A sturdy screwdriver or small pry bar can quickly bow the doorjamb enough to release the latch.
You can also make or purchase a bar that swings down from the door frame to the middle of the door to prevent the door from sliding.
Check your existing deadbolt.
Long throw bolt see buying a deadbolt.
The medeco maxum 11 603 is the strongest deadbolt across all of our lock categories.
At the very least place a rod a thick wooden dowel for example in the bottom track of the door to keep it from being opened.
You cannot talk about the best way to secure a door without talking about the door itself.
Look at solid wood doors or ones that have a reinforced interior.
A strike plate lock can withstand over 50 full force kicks.