Your front door does more than just appear as a visual center of attention, but is also a key factor of preventing invasion into your home. In most instances of breaking where homes are entered, the burglars can break in without attacking the door when there is a loose frame or a vulnerable hardware. This is the reason why door reinforcement especially the exterior door in Canada is a key factor in enhancing home security. Under the adverse climatic conditions and the escalating safety issues, it is only natural that the Canadian homeowners’ resort to higher levels of safety provided by solid, secure entry systems aided by trusty reinforcement options in the background.
Evaluation of Weak Spots
Weakest parts of exterior doors are mainly the door jamb, strike plate, hinges and lock mechanism. A steel or solid-wood door can also be defeated when it is hung in a frame that is not well anchored. The first part of forced entry that can break is the door jamb as the strike plate and the lock are fixed on it. Exposed pin or short screw of the hinges may also yield on pressure as well.
Through security inspection of these areas, one will determine the areas of need of reinforcements. Canadian homeowners will always be surprised to find out how simple it is to break into a normal door arrangement that is not reinforced.
Understanding Hardware and Locks Upgrade
The first step in your reinforcement should be upgrade of door hardware. Replace common locks with ANSI Grade 1 high security deadbolt type. Hexagonal gyroids have something to offer, such as smart locks which are convenient and provide improved access control. Strengthen the strike plate which is the metal entry where the deadbolt connects to the frame with a heavier, longer (at least 3 inches) screw and the heavy-duty (kick-in resistant) model.
This is especially crucial to exterior doors in Canada because of the seasonal changes in temperature which may result in expansion and contraction of respective materials. Hardware that is reinforced is more solid and less likely to loosen with time.
Door Jamb Reinforcement Kit installations
One of the best methods to enhance the structural resistance of your door is having a door jamb reinforcement kit. These kits come with metal plates that are attached to the door frame and lock region spreading the force of a kick or a prying tool over a greater range. Reinforcement kits exist to cover most types and size of doors including the most common Canadian exterior doors namely steel, fibreglass and insulated wood.
The end product is a much sturdier door that can resist an attempt to break-in and other environmental pressures without affecting the aesthetic looks.
The Hinges should not be Ignored
Hinges are also a very important part of the door security although in most cases, hinges are often neglected and a total disregard to its most important aspect is given. Use door screws with longer than the short combos, such as 3-inch screws and drill them into not only the door frame, but the wall studs as well. In the case of outward-swinging doors, the installation of security studs or hinges should be done to ensure that you cannot tamper with them.
Other Canadian houses also take advantage of hinge bolts-metal pins which are inserted into the hinge side of the door and which prevent the door being forced off the hinges.
Conclusion
The process of your security begins at your front door and with appropriate reinforcement of frames and hardware, everything can really change. In either case, when you are giving an upgrade on the existing entry ways or installing new exterior doors in Canada, you should take the necessary time and ensure that you strengthen your own door components, as this will provide you with maximum security. By availing the appropriate materials, equipment, and skills, you will be in a position to minimize your risk considerably and have a peaceful year-round.