A security door prevents intrusion and is the door that is opened before reaching your entrance door. They are made from steel or heavy wood and has a lockset, the latch and doorknob set, that fits in the rectangular pocket on the door's side to form the lock. The spindle connects the parts on both sides of the door. Understanding locksets and the construction of security doors are significant when purchasing them. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Measure the size of the opening in between the brick mold casing (the exterior casing around your entrance door between the door and siding). Write your measurements on a piece of paper.
2. Visit a major retail chain such as Lowe's or Home Depot. Locate the "Millwork" section. Pull out your measurements. Decide whether you need a storm door or a door to prevent intrusion. Also consider the look and construction of your door--whether you want a steel door or heavy wooden one. Wood doors are stronger than metal skin doors. Look for storm doors with a solid wood-core finish that will not dent or rattle.
3. Search for a door that provides "welded" corners (held together by iron) as opposed to "capped" (held together by plates) corners. Do not consider caps because water can get into the caps and they can be lost. If you're considering a door to prevent intrusion look for one that has "galvanizing." Galvanizing steel has been coated in zinc and can withstand rust.
4. Choose a door that doesn't have a built-in lockset. Its latch, doorknob and spindle has already been set within the door and may not satisfy your needs. Purchase a heavy-duty lockset for your commercial building to ensure the lock is always rigid on the outside. If purchasing for your home consider a medium-duty lockset that cannot be loosened and has deadbolt protection. Locksets with this feature has a ring around the lock that cannot be tampered with by intruders.
5. Feel the door. Feel how it opens and closes. Check for the heft so the door will close more smoothly. Look for material that will not "give" when force is applied.
6. Purchase your security door. Have a budget between $70 and $450 for either storm doors or doors to prevent intrusion.
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