Considering Doors for Security

A homeowner, y decisions security, hardware particular, could prove g factor y family’s safety. W shopping exterior doors, y several security hardware options.

Security D Hardware – Y Exterior D

Before y select sorts security hardware g y exterior door, y select right first. Remember burglars trying g y little damage y cause.

T O A Oy right should create adequate barrier intruders, rain, wind, extremes temperature. F purpose, exterior doors composite material available solid . T means thick material itself.

Aside y choice metal fiberglass doors. I doors rather limited design. B requirements modern architecture, y probably contractor today specializes adapting almost y y design. Metal-faced doors available.

Security D Hardware – Y Handle Sets, Knobs, Levers

T O A Oy typical handle opens y exterior locks thumb button mechanism inside . T popular yp external security hardware easiest operate . A alternative handle keyed .

My designs, double entrance doors particular, stylish levers instead knobs. These levers keyed y handle (.., keyed exterior button interior locking mechanism.)

These types security hardware often combination deadbolts.

Security D Hardware – Y Deadbolts

Deadbolts doorframe, wall, floor, and/or ceiling. T yp security hardware falls categories:

1. Single-cylinder. T deadbolt locks inside y outside . A sliding night ceiling floor interior.

2. Double-cylinder. Opened locked y inside outside .

H: I y x window, g double-cylinder deadbolt . T O A Oy keyed interior p burglar opening y reverying through y window.