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Securing French Doors
The skilled Columbus lock change and residential security hardware installation team at TikTok Locksmith will go over how to safeguard French doors in this blog post.
Ensuring Proper Fit
Make sure the french doors are precisely measured before installing them to ensure a flawless fit within the doorframe. The degree of security your french doors offer your property will depend on how well they fit your property. Make sure your door installation crew has the most precise measurements possible at all times.
Quality Wood
The typical material for French doors is wood, which can occasionally be shattered by inclement weather or efforts at forced entrance. Make sure the wood is as thick as possible to reduce the likelihood that it’s making your french doors vulnerable. Although thick wood may cost more, it offers unmatched levels of security and aesthetic value.
Correct Lock Type
Ensure that the locking mechanism you have is the best one available. Particularly when dealing with double french doors, we advise utilizing a multi-point locking system or a three-point locking mechanism. A deadbolt mounted on metal rods secures your french doors to the floor and the doorframe in three point locking systems. Your french doors are significantly more difficult for burglars to break through or break down with three point locking systems.
Impact Resistant Windows
Make sure your french doors’ glass windows are sturdy and resistant to impact. Impact-resistant glass can endure winds up to hurricane force and is less likely to break. Impact-resistant windows are sometimes referred to as hurricane-rated, laminated, or reinforced; however, these terms should not be confused with tempered glass.
Secure Hinges
To open and close correctly, doors require hinges. Make sure your french door’s hinges are tight. These hinges must to be longer than three inches and equipped with a hinge bolt at all times. For properly securing your french doors, hinge boots are the finest alternative. Screw and stud hinges are also secure possibilities.