[kstew43]

when my daughter had someone try to break into her apartment, but since she was home and heard her he fled, we saw just how easy it was to push in a door.

We found Door Jam Armor in Lowes. It was $90. You have it installed or just do it yourself, while metal strips go around the door jam, the door it self and around the handle of the doorknob and dead bolt. It included huge long inch screws, lots of them that went thru the metal plates.

It can clearly be seen from the outside warpping round the door knobs. we chose not to paint it the same as the door color so that prowlers will know it is inplace and might move on.

So far, so good. Here at our home, the previous owner was a cop and I suppose knew a little something more than the builder we are the only ones in the neighborhood who has doors that open out. Cannot be pushed in. Another way but much more expensive.

So for $90 and some installation time, Armor Jam could be a deterent for the bad guy to move on. Cheap and easy.

[HMLRHT1]

When I lived in the Phoenix AZ area we had security screen doors on our homes. This door is made out of heavy metal and was cut with all kinds of designs in it. Palm trees, coyotes or pink flamingoes just to name a small number of items. It had a metal framing and was screwed in and it had baked on enamel paint in lots of colors. You couldn't kick the door in nor could u pry it open without a lot of work and noise. I looked for something like that when we first moved here but can't find anything like it here. With all that is happening maybe someone could start a business providing this service?

[hema54]

That would be nice but most of the houses here have glass on the side of the doors.
I think I might find someone to remove the glass and make then be able to install this door armor.

[cquick]

Yes, my next door neighbor was going to check out the same thing at Home Depot. sounds like a good thing to do.

[cquick]

we had "glass break" system at our house in Orlando.

[John_W]

We found Door Jam Armor in Lowes. It was $90. You have it installed or just do it yourself, while metal strips go around the door jam, the door it self and around the handle of the doorknob and dead bolt. It included huge long inch screws, lots of them that went thru the metal plates...

I was just on Lowe's website and the reviews for 'Door Jam Armour' were mixed. Many said they couldn't close their door when the product was installed and one reviewer even posted a photo of his door with the product installed and yet was still knocked in by thieves.



It seems the product has some flaws, maybe the best choice for those who don't have side lites is to install something like this. We have a Woodlawn aka Durham CYV which has no side lites, now I'm glad it didn't have any. I wonder if Perry's Glass Door inserts store will see a drop off in business.

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by kstew43

Here at our home, the previous owner was a cop and I suppose knew a little something more than the builder we are the only ones in the neighborhood who has doors that open out. Cannot be pushed in. Another way but much more expensive.

Dade County (Miami area) building codes require all doors to open out to resist being blown in by hurricane force winds.

[villagetinker]

You could have the side glass replaced with LEXAN (25 times stronger than glass, HOWEVER, when I did this in PA, I had to notify the local fire department that these windows could not be broken by conventional methods. I was thinking this modification here also.

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by John_W

I was just on Lowe's website and the reviews for 'Door Jam Armour' were mixed. Many said they couldn't close their door when the product was installed and one reviewer even posted a photo of his door with the product installed and yet was still knocked in by thieves.



It seems the product has some flaws, maybe the best choice for those who don't have side lites is to install something like this. We have a Woodlawn aka Durham CYV which has no side lites, now I'm glad it didn't have any. I wonder if Perry's Glass Door inserts store will see a drop off in business.

That looks very effective, however, if you have a house fire and the house
is filled with smoke, would you be able to unlock it, and get out in time?

That would only work if you are home, correct?

[cquick]

what about 3M window film on the sidelights (and other windows). It is clear, but very strong to resist break ins.

[gamby]

The best protection is a good alarm system, one that will wake up the entire neighborhood. Auto sensor lights on the house . Outside cameras work also.

Do not open your door for anyone you don't know but let the person know someone is home, a door intercom is a good idea for this, some of the newer units let you answer your door from your cell phone.

A car in the drive lets anyone think someone is home.
If your away , lights inside on a timer are a good idea.

Get to know your neighbors and keep an eye on your area for anything out of the norm.

Put all your valuables in a safe deposit box.

P.S. It's much easier to break in through a window then a door.

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by kstew43

when my daughter had someone try to break into her apartment, but since she was home and heard her he fled, we saw just how easy it was to push in a door.

We found Door Jam Armor in Lowes. It was $90. You have it installed or just do it yourself, while metal strips go around the door jam, the door it self and around the handle of the doorknob and dead bolt. It included huge long inch screws, lots of them that went thru the metal plates.

It can clearly be seen from the outside warpping round the door knobs. we chose not to paint it the same as the door color so that prowlers will know it is inplace and might move on.

So far, so good. Here at our home, the previous owner was a cop and I suppose knew a little something more than the builder we are the only ones in the neighborhood who has doors that open out. Cannot be pushed in. Another way but much more expensive.

So for $90 and some installation time, Armor Jam could be a deterent for the bad guy to move on. Cheap and easy.

Sounds like a cheap alternative, to prevent breakins. Most people would see something like this, and go onto the next house, as it may require extra work to get inside.

"We need to be more careful of whoever, we open a door for".

[rubicon]

OK we have some suggestions for the front door now what about the entry from the lanai?

Personally I am in favor of the sheriff's department adopting a stop and frisk policy here

[quirky3]

Here is a link to a variety of Door Jamb products, including some for sliiding glass doors. If you click on "Buy Online", there is a pull-down list of products.
Sliding Glass Door Reinforcement | Armor Concept