What is the best way to make the following setup safer from break-in. I realize that if someone wants to get in, they will, but how could I deter them more with the following setup:
Here are pics:
http://www.pix8.net/pro/pic.php?u=10900iwhXn&i=1069216
http://www.pix8.net/pro/pic.php?u=10900iwhXn&i=1069215
It looks pretty simple to me...break the glass pane, reach in and unlock the door. Is there some way that's not totally unappealing to the eye to make it harder to get the door open? Would it be possible to put safety glass in the panes closest to the lock that would match the rest of the panes?
Any ideas? I guess when it comes down to it, it would be just as easy for someone to just break one of the huge enclosed windows and climb in. I'm buying this house and don't feel real safe. Maybe a 12 gauge and an alarm system are my best bet?
2007-09-30 15:01:31 · 6 answers · asked by JAMES 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
We just had laws passed here that said if someone is trying to enter your dwelling, you can shoot them : ) I don't want to shoot anyone, but I don't want them breaking in my house either.
2007-09-30 15:17:04 · update #1
The front door (brown) actually has no windows in it, but it has windows small paned windows vertically next to it to look out. The white doors are patio doors that would look really bad if they were full ("lite") doors w/ no windows.
The double-keyed deadbolts sound like my best bet and I actually didn't know about them. I was also thinking about electromagnets at the tops of the doors, but that would be expensive (around $200+ per door from my minimal research).
2007-10-01 00:25:26 · update #2
You could install a deadbolt that is key operated from both sides of the door. The only drawback is that you need a key in you hand to exit the locked house, which could be inconvenient if your house is on fire.
By the way, a 410 gauge does less damage to the surrounding decor.
2007-09-30 16:15:23 · answer #1 · answered by Uncle Bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cheapest and best solution is probably a new door. Either one with no windows (technically, they are called "lites"), or one with the lites up high and out of reach of the deadbolt.
A double cylinder deadbolt is another common solution, but as someone else wrote, they can be hazardous if the door is one you might need to exit if there were a fire.
2007-09-30 17:30:17 · answer #2 · answered by donmohan2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right that the pictures show easy access. Although I like the idea of the 12 Gauge, the courts might not. How about a dog that barks, and a sign that says " Beware of the dog."?
2007-09-30 15:10:08 · answer #3 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local Police offices I am sure they have officers who will give independent advice on security. and guide you to reputable companies
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2007-09-30 18:54:32 · answer #5 · answered by apple3902 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-09-30 15:28:49 · answer #6 · answered by Carole Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋