23/06/2012
Security Tips
Doors & Windows
*Entry doors should be solid core wood that is at least 1-3/4" thick, or metal.
*Doors should fit tightly. 1/8" clearance maximum.
*Doors with glass panels should have a break-resistant plastic panel or a metal grill.
*Sliding doors need special locks or a wooden strip in track to block door from opening.
*Don’t install door hinges outside where they can be easily unscrewed.
*Use a dead-bolt door lock with a strike plate attached by 3" screws.
*A rim mounted lock with bolt affords good protection. Attaches to door with long screws.
*Police locks on rear and basement doors.
*Padlocks must be sturdily constructed. Hasp must be bolted, not screwed.
*Use special locks for double hung windows.
*Use metal grills on vulnerable windows.
