In the world today people are unpredictable and you never know what might happen to you and your family. Learn how to protect your home by installing a security door.
Many of us will search long and hard for a home that we can afford and one that is in a safe neighborhood. But many people will find that living in a nice area is not always a guarantee that you will remain safe from thieves and other criminals. There are ways that you can protect the front and back entrances of your home. One that we feel is good to have is a security metaldoor.
The Steel Security Doorr is used on many homes and businesses for people who want to provide their families with additional protection. You can find these in a wide range of styles, colors, and features that will help it to blend into your home. They are inexpensive and much better to use than the metal bars used on windows.
Measure the door frame of your home so that you know what size you will need. After you have chosen what door you wish to use, make sure that you have all of the necessary components needed to install it. Most manufacturers will include the mounting hardware.
Using a tape measure you will need to measure the height of the opening of the door. Start at the top inner frame and move all the way down to the lower inner frame. Use a hacksaw to cut the Z bar so that it will fit into the opening. Cut it 3/16 inches smaller than the width of the frame.
Place the Steel Security Door inside the opening of the frame. Look closely to ensure that it fits properly. Have someone hold it upright while you use the electric drill to secure it to the molding. Drill the screws through the hinge and Z bar and into the molding.
Now it is time to position the header above the whole unit. The pre-cut holes will show you where you need to drill it in and secure it. When that is secure open the Steel Security Door and place the expander piece over the bottom of it. This is a strip that will be used as a barrier between your home and the outside to prevent debris from coming inside.