Sliding Door Security

Sliding door security should be important to you because intruders find gaining access through most sliding doors a piece of cake. All a burglar has to do is lift out the door from its track and your sliding door security is immediately compromised.

Sliding Door Security Hot Tip #1 – Use correct installation
Did you know than home security experts estimate that 25% of sliding glass doors/windows in America are installed backwards. This leaves the sliding portion on the outside track! This makes it easy for any intruder to easily lift the panel out. Make sure yours is installed correctly. If it is, hunt down the contractor and have them do it right!

Sliding Door Security Hot Tip #2 – Use a broomstick
Now you’re aware how vulnerable your sliding door security is, but it will take you some time to do something about the problem. A broomstick is a great stopgap measure that can stop your door from sliding in its track.

Sliding Door Security Hot Tip #3 – Use a fitted pole
Your broomstick is probably the wrong size, so get a pole or dowel that fits right (short by only Ľ inch or less of track length). If you leave some space, an intruder can slip a finger or wire in to lift out the pole.

Sliding Door Security Hot Tip #4 – Use wood framing
Insert a 2-foot length wood frame into the doorframe’s upper channel. Make sure the wood frame is the same width as the channel. Screw it firmly into the doorframe channel, but check first if the door can freely slide.

Sliding Door Security Hot Tip #5 – Use metal screws
This is based on the same principle as the wood frame. Drill 4 staggered holes into the doorframe’s upper channel. Put in metal screws so they protrude just until the door can freely slide.

Sliding Door Security Hot Tip #6 – Use track locks
These will hold your sliding doors in place, so intruders can’t lift the doors from their tracks. Also called track stops or pin locks.

Sliding Door Security Hot Tip #7 – Use a jamb bar
These bars are designed to burglar proof both sliding doors and windows.

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