Did you know that 34 percent of burglars walk in through the front door? If you want to protect your home, consider installing a replacement door with added security features. This quick and easy remodeling project that can save you thousands of dollars and, more importantly, your piece of mind. Read on for more information about security replacement doors.

What do security replacement doors look like?

Think security door and you may imagine something as sleek as an armored car, but they are actually engineered to look like their more traditional counterparts - sweet on the outside, but tough on the inside. For instance, some look like wood, but are actually made of steel. Glass-lovers beware: security replacement doors must be solid in their construction, so you'll probably have to find inlet for light.

What makes these replacement doors so different?

Beyond being made of tougher substances, security replacement doors feature multiple lock points rather than a single deadbolt. Bolts slide into the door at high and low points, making it much harder to break in. These replacement doors also include tougher frames and hinges.

Are security doors the only safety-enhancing door remodeling option?

If you can't find a solid replacement security door that suits your style, ornamental iron security doors increase safety without sacrificing variety. The ornamental iron doors are attached in front of the traditional door, giving you more flexibility.

Style is important for those considering replacement doors as part of their home remodeling projects. Why not increase safety as well?

Sources

• National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association

About the Author
Dawn West B.A. holds a B.A. in English from Harvard University and teaches writing at Oregon State University.