How To Reinforce Your Front Door

June 29, 2022

The front door to your home has more foot traffic than anywhere else. The handles are constantly turning, the locks are always in use, and the door opens almost on a daily basis. Besides that, it is also the first line of defence against unwelcome visitors, so you want it to be in the best possible condition. Here are some methods to help you reinforce your front door so it gives your home better protection for longer.

Door Reinforcement Kits

The quickest way to add extra security to your front door is through a door reinforcement kit. A good kit provides you with everything you need to reinforce the weak points on your door. To such an end your kit will probably include the following pieces:

A long latch plate. The length of a latch plate determines the strength of the latch. Shorter latch plates make it easier for criminals to break down the door. Longer latch plates distribute any attempts to kick the door in evenly making your door stronger overall.
Hinge shields reinforce the hinges with strong material and longer screws making it harder to break through the door by the hinges.

Doors are typically made to provide basic security and an entrance into your home. A reinforcement kit makes it a lot harder for someone to break through your door by kicking it in at its weakest points (the latch and the hinges).

Install a Stronger Door

The definition of a door is a moveable barrier at the entrance to a building. Providing security for your home is not its first objective and they reflect that in design and function. Regular doors are fairly easy to break by an individual with enough determination. So, if you are trying to get a door with better security you will need a stronger door.

A security door usually includes hardwoods and steel inside. These features make them stronger overall and therefore harder to break.

Replace Your Front Door Frame

A door is only as strong as your door frame. You can have a super-strong steel door at the front of your home, but if your front door frame is made out of rotting wood it will not take much to break your door down.

Once again, steel is a common choice when purchasing a secure door frame. It is easy to install, provides extra strength for your door, and is also a long-lasting material. By coupling a reinforced door with a steel frame, you vastly decrease the chance of someone forcing the door and the materials are long-lasting giving your front door longevity.

Use a Higher-Grade Lock

Most residential homes have a grade 3 lock on them. These locks provide adequate security for the home. However, if you have a concern about the security of your home or if you are trying to reinforce your front door you may consider using a higher-grade lock.

ANSI grade 2 locks provide higher security and a longer life span for your locks.

ANSI grade 1 locks are so secure they are the lock of choice for commercial properties.

A stronger lock will make your home safer, last longer, and deter away criminals who don’t have the skill level to combat a higher-grade lock.

Deter the Criminal

When reinforcing your front door, you don’t only want to consider the strength of your materials as deterrents can be just as effective. Consider installing some of the following to convince the crooks that your home is more trouble than it is worth.

Doorbell camera. A criminal is less likely to act if they know they will be caught on camera.
Porch lights with a motion sensor. No crook wants to be in the spotlight when plying their trade.
Smart locks. Some smart locks come with a collection of security features that have the potential to be a crook’s downfall, including CCTV, alarms, and mobile phone alerts.

Improve Your Home Security with The Security and Lock Corporation, Maimi

With years of experience behind us, the Security and Lock Corporation, Miami, knows how to provide the right materials to keep your home safe. We can help you find the right balance between reinforcement and deterrent for your front door.