Home security

[MissouriShooter]

Had to replace the back patio door (kitchen/dining room into the yard) with a "slider" and less lockability than we had previously (French door outer-opener with full locks). It's a money thing and insurance will probably not pay for the replacement, so we're out two grand.

Ideas on how to secure it better than just a dowel in the left-side track?

[hiwall]

You can drill thru the inside door and most of the way thru the outside door (top and bottom). Install a couple of 1/4" pins.

[Yrose]

They actually make a pin kit.

[DWC]

Go to your local home improvement center. Excellent auxillary locking devices for sliders are available and inexpensive.

Semper Fi,
DWC

[ohio pat]

Securing a sliding door could be a problem. I do not have one so I have never had to do what you are doing.

I agree with one of the posts that mentioned going to a home depot or lowes and getting suggestions there.

Have you thought about some advice from your local locksmith?


Pat Olvey
email swohioccw218@yahoo.com
Cincinnati, Ohio
Hamilton County

[Dave]

Something else too think about. There are many types of film that can
be added too windows/glass doors that make them harder to break and
enter.
It is expensive but if they really want in they will just bust the glass.

We have two full 8 foot patio doors that were replaced when we did
replacement windows and doors.

Treated patio doors were almost $3000 each.

The doors have the center lock plus locking pins at the top and bottom
built into the doors.

I have no idea what just adding a film would cost but a good window company could tell you.

It still won't stop them but it sure will slow them down plus make a lot of
noise getting in.

Before I retired I saw the tests on window film and other stuff that was added
too the mainframe computer room and floor when they got ready
for possible Y2K problems.