Because even the most secure door is worthless if a burglar can smash a window and reach the door lock.
Reinforced security doors and locks.
Thick solid brass lock and door reinforcer 2 1 8 in.
This security vulnerability is worse if you have windows within arm s reach of the door lock.
Long throw bolt see buying a deadbolt.
The user can send notifications to the lock directly from their app to manage the lock.
Single bore 2 3 8 in.
Kwikset kevo 925 bluetooth enabled deadbolt.
Hinges are reinforced the material of the doors are resistant to both the hazards of nature and human attempts to break through locks are made to be hard to pick bolts hard to break and frames hard to force apart.
Check your existing deadbolt.
Especially if it s a reinforced door frame.
A sturdy screwdriver or small pry bar can quickly bow the doorjamb enough to release the latch.
A secure entry starts with a solid door and a grade 1 or grade 2 deadbolt with a solid 1 in.
To understand how a security door can protect you you need to understand how a criminal would try to get past its defenses.
Any exterior door that only has a lock in the doorknob isn t secure.
If you want to diy a new deadbolt there are lock install tools that can help align the holes.