Reinforce Front Door Frame

From the doorjamb these longer screws will reinforce the doorjamb which is a vulnerable spot.

Reinforce front door frame.

We ve noted before that since most break ins occur thru the front door nearly 3 per minute in us the best door security is found in a reinforced door frame. After this you can add larger door strikes add door wraps install better grade door locks and install a deadbolt enhancement that makes. Alarms and security cameras are helpful but don t address the root issue. The door max combo plus kit comes with a jamb shield pry shield hinge shield and 2 door shields 1 for the latch and 1 for the deadbolt.

Unless of course you have a metal door frame. This reinforcement kit offers a steel construction with a paintable white powder coated finish. With the defender security mega jamb door reinforcement kit for 2 3 8 in. Reinforce the door frame for greater security reinforce not merely the strike plate screws but the entire area of the door frame surrounding this area.

The second way to reinforce the hinge side of the door frame is with straps that screw through the jamb into the frame and wrap around the back of the hinge to keep the jamb from blowing out. This gives specific detail as well as a step by step install of a door guard. The shields are barely visible once installed and they come in three different colors satin nickel aged. Remove the screws from the deadbolt and lockset strike plates on the door frame.

Long replace them and also upgrade both plates. On the latch side of the door frame remove. The door shield wraps the second most vulnerable part of the door. If the screws aren t 3 in.

Use shorter screws if sidelight windows are less than 3 in. As a result the door can withstand much more physical force. With this strong piece of metal it is much harder for the bolt of the deadbolt to get pushed through the door. This is the very first thing all homeowners should do to strengthen the door s frame.

As you might imagine these are not the easiest things to install since they will have to be inlet into the jamb as well as needing the trim removed. This video will help you understand the importance of securing your door properly. This is something that we concluded in a previous article.