DIY Entry Door Reinforcement - 1/8th Steel Plate Install

[@Jasonoid]

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[@Pw6872]

Great! Replace at least 2 screws (with 4" screws) in each of your hinges as well.

[@nexxusty]

KZbin would be a better place if everyone was as articulate when speaking as you were in this video. I appreciate it a TON brother. Thank you. Captions are 100% perfect, only because of the way you spoke. Almost impossible with many, well, MOST YT videos. Cheers!

[@Jasonoid]

Wow, thank you!

[@randallsmith7885]

Stunningly good idea. Don't forget to put the 3 inch screws on the hinge side.

[@namita9031]

its just amazing how skilled u r u made it look so easy wish i was as handy as u luv the affordable idea will get a handyman to do this for me ty

[@jaydee3046]

Seems you could chisel a cutout in the door jamb for a flush mount without the spacer to make it easier to install drywall?

[@CowboySanta]

Looks great. But what about the hinges? 🤗

[@Jasonoid]

4 3.5 inch screws into 2 studs for each hinge. It's not breaking free haha

[@misterlyle.]

Check into a security strike plate. It is affordable, easy to install, and definitely will help keep the door shut when an intruder goes at the bolt (especially on an out-swing door).

[@RJ_Cormac]

I would recommend SPAX PowerLags structural wood screws, and PL Premium construction adhesive to lock that steel to the door jamb, king stud, and jack stud all together. SPAX PowerLag screws have a wider head that won't need a washer, and a smaller head profile. They could be hidden under drywall and trim-work, with minor clearancing adjustments under the drywall or trim. But will require gluing that edge, as drywall screws and finish nails would never penetrate to the studs now. 🤔🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@adamwest1275]

One reasonable solution would be to extend the security plate another 6" or so up and down, mark your studs top and bottom, provide some 1/2" holes with precise measuring (every 4" or so) for your dry wall screw to pass through the metal security jamb security plate. No gluing the edge required ;)

[@bradleythomas5445]

Install a U-shaped plate over the edge of the door itself, at the deadbolt and lockset, to keep the door from splitting.

[@TheSwankgravy]

I’m doing the same thing but adding a few holes in the plate for 3 inch screws into the door jam.

[@nchrist4ever560]

I need something for outside our door to prevent prying to enter from outside

[@gregturnbull9001]

interesting way to drill holes. like ya vids. nice work

[@rodneyrtennis1279]

Great simple solution.👌

[@zanangelidakis6426]

How do you sheetrock and install moldings?

[@ablebaker1275]

How would I do this with an entrance door that has existing trim? Like a front door? I was thinking to remove the trim, make a plate like you did. Guess I need to chisel the wood to make it flush so the trim will lay flat when reinstalled?

[@Jasonoid]

I'm guessing that plan would work just fine. Maybe you could sand it and paint it. They also have products you can purchase to reinforce your entry door so they are much stronger as well.

[@vernamontgomery8987]

Did you say the steel plate was 3 inches thick?

[@jeffreywall4818]

The steel plate should have been 24” long if not the full 36” and since you were screwing into the 3.5” width of the 2.4 studs you should have used 3.5” lag screws [4” lags cut down] or 3” screws minimum. More bite = more strength. Construction adhesive between the steel and particle board and between the partivle board and doorjam & wall would also help - the bonding effect is a force multiplier. Over kill never fails.

[@ibisman1593]

Could you explain how the steel plate works please.

[@Jasonoid]

Reinforces the door frame from being kicked in. Normally the wood door frame is weak where the door knob meets the frame.

[@RJ_Cormac]

Thinking about removing some drywall and doing this in the house.

[@Jasonoid]

I've contemplated it haha, would be sweet!

[@RJ_Cormac]

@@Jasonoid if I was building new, I'd use a router to remove 1/4in of wood and install a 6ft section of 3in angle iron to wrap around the door jamb and lock the door jamb, king stud & jack stud all together with steel. But then the door would be a serious weak point, so how much work is it worth unless I keep going. I already have hurricane windows that can't be easily breached. I've seen special hurricane/security door's that have 3 deadbolts, one opposite each hinge. That would be serious security, Android people would start asking if you sell drugs! 😳 Why else do people do extreme security countermeasures? 🤔😒🙄 Sometimes too much security brings out extra attention; "must be something really worth the effort inside!" 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️😥 I used to run a small business, and had UPS, FedEx and other deliveries daily, so I started with 24/7 recorded security cameras and monitored electronic keypad entry. I would get allerts when there was a delivery, daily outbound pick-up, and could monitor everything from my phone anywhere I had service. 10 security cameras to monitor the property, delivery drivers, and my staff. I was at a point I should have moved the business out of my home. 1 basket all the eggs! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@alejandrohernandez2607]

I'd say invest in a reinforcement lock and remember to use 4 inch screws when installing it on your door to have great security

[@jamesduff6937]

I would have made that metal plate much longer to distribute the load better but awesome job anyway!

[@Jasonoid]

That would add a bunch of strength! Thanks for watching!

[@stuartrose5938]

That's awesome 👌

[@DailyDoing]

Hopefully I am home when the kicking begins..... just enough time to get to Mr. Justice.

[@dylconnaway9976]

@Julius D. Fcknutz III Mr. Justice is his $2200 calico show cat. He just wants to save his cat. His dildo goes by another name.

[@pericodelospalotes5738]

In the absence of Mr. Justice (we are not allowed to use firearms for home protection) this is what we, Europeans, install in our homes, forget the language: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f33PiHWrnpejhK8

[@pericodelospalotes5738]

And these are our deadbolts is we keep the traditional wood doors kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZqclq2qhdelndE

[@DailyDoing]

They are brother-in-law's. :)

[@ojibwayinca8487]

Excellent vid. Thank you for sharing.

[@Jasonoid]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@deepatterson1835]

Cool video. Now I just gotta reinforce all my windows.

[@Tor128]

My doors open out,not inside my house... so it take more that a one kick to get in..

[@dso2805]

Thank you so much!

[@billlesnar7967]

i think you might have drilled the holes a bit too big for your coach bolts(or lag screws as you call them) they went in way too easy and i like to clean the holes out and put liquid nails in the holes before putting the screws in

[@MesoTroniK]

It would be extremely formidable if you put another plate on the outside, and used carriage bolts and through-bolted it.

[@Jasonoid]

Wouldn't they then know the security plate exists and they could just drill out the bolt heads and punch out the bolts?

[@MesoTroniK]

@@Jasonoid Yes, but that is way more work then just getting in with any other method. Watch the tools, methods, and time it takes trained firefighters to defeat carriage bolts. Even for them, it is more work than busting into your shed using any other method. And doing it would make the strike plate exceptionally strong against the most basic attack. Kicking, battering, prying etc etc.

[@Jasonoid]

@@MesoTroniK if someone really wanted to get in they'd just kick in the garage door or break the window. Nothing will stop a desperate enough theif! Haha

[@MesoTroniK]

@@Jasonoid True enough haha. Just thinking about how I have built up similar things.

[@shannonmuchka8543]

A video camera that say “Hi, you are now being recorded” like at my hairdresser’s building would probably help too!

[@johnsavage8873]

Buy L brackets and 2x4! Plus three inch screws!

[@calvinsniff2537]

You need to encase the door with some metal. The door will split.great video bud

[@Jasonoid]

Thanks for the tip

[@2000ratatoi]

solid, feel so much safer

[@rfi-cryptolab4251]

That's not gonna stop a kick in attack. The jamb will hold, but the weak pine in the door will split and thin metal will bend. The deadbolt latch will be ripped right out of the door. You need a MAG deadbolt reinforcer for the door.

[@philwhipple4557]

357 Home Security

[@jasvirvirdi9170]

Thank you 🙏

[@Jake-td3zt]

nice good job bro

[@alejandroalejandro2630]

Lol you need some shims on that door. You see how bad it's bowing after the big screws

[@bustedpeanut]

You forgot to reinforce your hinges.

[@mikek5206]

Kind of silly...just get a security strike plate from a big box hardware store for 8 bucks and use long screws through the frame into the studs. I recommend GRKs. You also need to reinforce the lock and hinges, but the strike plate is the most important. Alternatively you can make one w sheet or a mending plate and a step bit for the bolt protrusion. You can bend the plate to make an angle bracket and secure it on the inside like yours is.

[@Jasonoid]

I had this laying around. It was FREE to use spare parts and not waste.

[@nextmoonyt]

If I was a burglar, why not just punch/cut the glass and crawl through the window instead of making all that noise to kick in the door?

[@Jasonoid]

The window is extremely small and 5.5 feet off the ground, I wouldn't be able to fit through it. Good luck to anyone else as well haha

[@Pfsif]

"The lock on the door is for your protection".

[@sandravalani359]

Awesome video...I appreciate the tipS!!!👍Apparently people are using a "lockbumpinG" technique to get into people homes easily...so plz secure your loCk that are "lockbump" prove to really try to deter thieves!!!👍✌😇🌎🌹🌞🌹☕☕☕

[@Jasonoid]

Very true!

[@danielc.1169]

Is that a metal door , if not ...that work you did was for nothing ....when u kick that door, that dead bolt will bend and come out of the door, you did nothing to reinforce the door bolt area , ON THE DOOR , ...you need to make the same metal plate to put around the door handle and bolt area of the door

[@Jasonoid]

Yeah, it's a metal door.

[@ggmasterguiltygear6315]

​@@JasonoidFINISH HIM!

[@P.S.009]

How does the drywall cover that ugly plate?

[@Jasonoid]

I don't have drywall in my shed. I think the plate looks awesome. I painted it so it's not ugly at all.

[@visionaryfirearmsllc9999]

@@Jasonoid I agree, looks good. Gonna do something similar in my workshop. Keep it up!

[@randallsmith7885]

If you wanted to do this on a finished wall, you would relieve the studs and door casing enough to clear the bolt heads, then drywall over it and place the door trim. This is way better than the thin metal kits I have seen for sale for $75.00.

[@CowboySanta]

Looks great, but ... what about the hinges?

[@estedrawn]

Remember to wear your ear protection when watching this video. Safety first!

[@TheTamrock2007]

Liked and shared. Thanks

[@Jasonoid]

Much appreciated

[@allensmith3803]

Nice set up but pardicalbore really the screws will rip out easy should have used a 2x4

[@illustriousbrainqueef1823]

The lags are in his studs. He just used the particle board to get the depth right.

[@alejandrobatista2481]

that's 3" wide

[@unbekanntunbekant4587]

gloves and a angele grinder is not alowed

[@joeturtleneck2300]

maybe for you shortbus

[@donesixfour]

All that extra hardening just to leave kwikset locks on the door LOL

[@Jasonoid]

It's since been upgraded, just did it after the video was finished.

[@ablebaker1275]

Yes, use class1 locks, dead bolt reinforcement plate(s). Sounds like a good project that will frustrate burglars…

[@gpngodlyyt6172]

😂 thought it was funny because normal people use nails or screws but nah 👀 I knew he meant business when he pre drilled and bolted it down like a pimp

[@expert244]

The window it is...

[@Jasonoid]

...the window is very small and higher off the ground. If anyone wants to break the window and climb up through it, I will hear their screaming from glass cuts LOL... it from my bedroom 20 feet away.

[@curiouspeople6441]

the only thing is gonna break first is the wooden door itself.

[@johndi1962]

Not an average do it yourself job

[@Jasonoid]

It wasn't difficult, it was a fun project!