In the end, a lock's effectiveness depends on the strength of the door in which it's
installed, so make adjustments for a more selective welcome. The weakest part
of a door is usually the area around the lock, especially in wood doors, so
adding a decorative and affordable door reinforcement plate is one way to make
the area more secure.
Better yet, consider replacing your front entry
with a fiberglass door, which mimics the look of wood but is far stronger and
more energy efficient. Fiberglass doors like those from Therma-Tru also feature
multi-point locks utilizing bank-vault-style pins to prevent the door from being
kicked in. |
