Glass door safety?

Question

My new house has a glass front door. Is there something I can install on the door to prevent someone from breaking the glass and unlocking the door?

Answer 1

I don't like these in case of fire..........but you can get a double keyed dead bolt........like comercial buildings use. Also if you got a good steel man around he can make you something...but you should have another way out in case of fire..........sorry , with that is the problem with glass doors ...all it takes is a glass cutter................hope it helps........goog luck

Answer 2

A heavy gage,lockable screen door. If your house is really stunning you might want to have a local wrought iron shop make something for you or design your own-an entryway is where you want to put a few bucks into,good for resale. Beyond that any window is equally accessible- a burglar doesn't mind hopping over a minor obstacle anyway. Or install a cheap battery operated alarm(about 20 bucks) that activates when the door is opened-usually enough for amateur thieves. I think that there are also lock sets with built in alarms.

Answer 3

Better to have an alarm system.

Answer 4

If it is a newer home, it is tempered glass.  It cannot be broken easily so no worries.  If it is an old home that has not been updated now might be a great time to invest in tempered glass as you will save on your energy bill as well.

Answer 5

Tempered glass can be broken through if hit in the right area - try laminated glass (available at a glass shop) and have a professional glaizer install it. It can be broken but it will bend with the splinters. try installing some metal caging over the door - (like expanded metal)