Strike Plate - Burglar proofing Your Home With The Ultimate Door Strike Plate

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Burglar-proofing your home with the Ultimate Strike Plate.
Over the years the number of home burglaries have been on the rise. Burglars have become more sophisticated. Anyone can easily gain access to your home by forcefully kicking the door.
you can no longer just rely on just the locks on your door to keep your house safe. This has created a need for more strong security measures.
There have been various solutions offered in the market towards mitigating this problem. However, most of these methods can be easily overcome. In a report by the Federal Bureau of Investigation showed that most of the home break-ins are caused by burglars who kick in doors.
Most solutions in the market involve the traditional deadbolt systems which are still vulnerable to kicks by burglars. This has created a need for more advanced security measures to be taken to safeguard your home.
This is where new inventions like the door frame reinforcement strike plate come in.
How Door Frame and Hinge Reinforcement Works
This involves the strengthening of doors and hinges such that they are resistant to kick-ins by burglars.
A good door frame reinforcement product should be able to strengthen the soft wood door into an impenetrable barrier. This can be done by placing a steel plate on the door frame and reinforcing it with long steel screws which bite into the wall studs surrounding the door frames. Then This reinforces both the casing and the door hinges.
The door strike plate system apart from just providing security can be tweaked so as to allow it to be painted.
This enables the homeowner to match the reinforcement system with the color of the house.
The system can be installed quickly, and there is no need to cut or remove the door casing. The system is adjustable to fit the door frames of various types of doors including double entry doors and doors with side lights. This security system has been installed across many homes without any reports of the doors being breached by burglars.
The homes have been across the country ranging from crime-prone areas to areas with low crime levels.
Other benefits of the reinforcement strike plate
The cost of the reinforcement system is a good bargain given that it almost offers you a lifetime of protection since the plates and the nails are made of stainless steel which does not rust.
There are also no maintenance services needed, thus no extra costs associated with the system. The system is so good such that you do not need to buy extra locks. Apart from reinforcing the door the security system also repairs any damaged doors and strengthens broken door frames.
This eliminates the possibility of future damage to the door. Whatever option you may want to go for depends on what you really want for your security.
Making your home secure is no longer a luxury but a necessity. The only sure fire way to burglar proof your home is to use the door frame and hinge reinforcement strike plate. This removes the fear of burglars forcefully gaining access into your home.
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[@S.E.Locksmith]

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[@Vgp-rp4iu]

We have metal doors and these on on them as well. Also the hinges have these little lips that stick out to keep the door from being kicked off the hinges as well. Upgraded all the screws to 4 inch screws as well. The front door I installed 2 of these things on the top that you can flip down when you are home to also help with kicking in. I've not put it to the test but I am certain nobody could kick in my doors and would need a battering ram or smash into it with a vehicle. That along with security film on all my windows and cameras and motion sensors and door and window sensors my place is locked down like fort Knox. Last line of defense if someone did make it in successful they would not be walking out alive.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

From what you just described it’s sounds like Security is your TOP priority. It’s good to be smart than sorry

[@robertlee4172]

I would highly recommend using those door reinforcement plates on the bolts. Just as a visible deterrent it will save you a lot of grief. Thieves would try kicking the door leaving dents and shoe prints if they think there are no backing plates. I have a door with glass windows, so the first thing thieves see is a glass break alarm next to the bolt, the next thing they see is the metal plate screw mounted over the deadbolts, the third thing they see is the tint on the window so they can't see into the house. The more layers they see, the more hurdles they have to get around.

[@rossmiller4228]

Locked my keys in my house and had to break in. I bought one of these at Lowe's after repairing my wall. Very easy to install. It makes a difference.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

It’s always works for Broken frame etc

[@annekrupl8175]

Ross Miller

[@Kman-nh3un]

It never hurts to reinforce the doorframe, I made one of these out of some angle iron but it doesn't look as nice as yours..lol. I also spent a few dollars on a video security system, they're not that expensive anymore and it allows you to check on your place when your not home or get a warning to your smartphone if the system detects any problems. Thanks for your efforts making videos to help people do things themselves, and ignore the buttholes that have nothing better to do than spread their negativity around. I've noticed that just about every video has the haters commenting. Thanks again and have an awesome day.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

Hi there Thank You for the nice comment! It’s not that obvious that someone have something nice to say... most people that watch this video here just take the idea and write a disgusting comment. It is what it is, you have a blessed day

[@KishorTwist]

Haters are tragically part of the social media game very very unfortunately.

[@saba6783]

I got burgled before. That is the worst feeling ever. Thanks for the information and helpful advices.

[@pericodelospalotes5738]

Europe is ages ahead U.S.A. in this kind of things, maybe because we can't rely on firearms to protect ourselves inside our homes, take a look at the kind of front doors we use to have in our common houses, I mean, not in jewelries, banks and so on. Nobody wants a wood frame and wood door over here and locks are also very advanced too. Greetings from Spain. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqO6h2yan6-dhMk and kzbin.info/www/bejne/goGXmn2PetKkq6c

[@S.E.Locksmith]

This locks are not common here in the US as most doors in residential area are made of wood etc.

[@johnmansfield1103]

I personally install the door brace if you have issue mounting you can trim back the lip extending on door by marking it out and chiseling the wood on door to recess the bracket.

[@wh0tube]

Great advice, thank you. As long as the whole door frame doesn’t come down with a kick!

[@mltndeal5120]

To all viewers out there...my door got kicked in by a burglar or something who was just angry at me for not being home. I just went the store in the evening when I got home my door was ajar. So I tried to look around at ACE hardware store for something like this. My door jamb was damaged. So what i did was use a metal-stud strap plate I installed it and made a 3/4 inch hole and put it on the backside of the door jamb. I'm confident the next time the perpetrator won't be able to kick in my door. But I like to purchase this plate in this video. 👍 But like I said folks I used a 6 inch wide flatstrap the metal-stud framers use and I used some self tapping screws metal-stud screws which have a lot of holding strength. I'm a metal-stud framer.

[@champ-hy3tt]

Liked and subscribed just because you had close captions. You would be surprised about how many videos don't have any close captions, and as someone who doesn't have the best hearing, I appreciate it.

[@Artie_K]

I really enjoyed your instructional video. It inspired me to go out to Home Depot and get the product and install it in my home. You are very informative and very thorough. Keep doing what you do and ignore the uglies, sometime its bc they are hurt people who feel they have to hurt people in order to cope with what's inside. Rather than letting it go and live life to the fullest and be nice. Anywho, nice video, take care.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

Thank you so much for the nice comment I do appreciate it. i do really give a free quality content and tips to my viewers... some people are just assholes sorry to say and from their very own nature they’re just negative. Overall with 3000+ subscribers I can say that my channel is growing and it will keep growing for the good videos that I make You have a good day.

[@kst357]

Instead of drilling the cutout tabs I'd have used a hammer & flat blade screwdriver to cut the tabs. Actually I'd use a cold chisel because I have them but a screwdriver is a substitute that almost everyone has in their tool kit.

[@Mrbigcrush100]

Thank you, I just learned the best way to completely complicate installing a piece of 25 cent steel to my door jam. thank you

[@Mrbigcrush100]

just kidding, I liked the video but the product seems like you could get a lot more for the money. I pulled out my door frames and replaced them with 4 x 8 studs that I made from raw lumber and welded some steel caps on both sides and top anchored with 3/4" lags then built a 3" thick door with integrated woven steel inserts inside of the door w/ 1" pivot hinges and a brass / steel, 2 key, 5 point dead bolt for about $160.00 If I remember right the steel I used to completely frame my doors was about 30 bucks

[@Mrbigcrush100]

absolutely, there is a ton of things that can be done to increase the security around the house. from adding a few screws to parking a tank in your front yard lol. keep up the good work.

[@jonwilob6458]

Ingenious solution to a non-existent problem IF you have a pit bull and pump shotgun!

[@wheretonow3106]

So jay stew ,,When you got ripped off. They went in through a window? I personally like the shotgun hooked up the light motion sensor.

[@roningram5877]

25 cent steel? That would be an option, but the kit he used has 3 sections designed to overlap and with cut-outs for the dead bolt and latch, and it comes with the required screws--no looking for them. I dunno what the kit costs, but there's some value to having what you need all together.

[@hotsnottatertot5451]

I'm really liking your channel. About to move and needing to feel safe. This is a great place to start. Thanks.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

Thank you

[@electroniccheeks]

Feeling safe and being safe are two different things.

[@butchcoplin2316]

Not here to critique his technique and methods. I pulled what i needed to know from this video and I'll do it in a more efficient way that i think works better. Thank you for the idea on which i will expand upon in my own application.

[@usnva5638]

If the screw heads will break from overtightening then those are not the right screws for this job.

[@bonchidude]

Three locks works well and as well as two locks with the lock strike plate. But to be honest this option of 3 locks cost more. 2 deadbolt and one of the is a medeco deadbolt. That should do it too. I got deeper screws with the medeco deadbolt.

[@pbeigbabai]

I guess i will be needing to re tile my house after you are done installing

[@jimhoggett8153]

To ishome iuuio

[@davidoffon1]

Always do it with a piece of wood underneath, also, using the clutch stops beheading the screws!!

[@ianbrown8900]

I suggest you rewind it to 06:25 and check out the holes in the tiles

[@JanoyCresva]

If you look at 5:45 right before he even start drilling it looks like theres already holes in the tile. Theres some definite black underneath the panel before he even start with the first drill hole. This might be his house and he mightve done this very same thing when installing the jam or door or something.

[@jasonparkinson9273]

To ishome M

[@bradyoung2819]

The sheer number of construction geniuses commenting on youtube is astounding

[@humblewarrior6585]

One thing you can do instead of installing the plate ( and do it differently, mind you ) is back out the small 1" screws and replace ALL of them with 4" screws, on the latch side as well as the hinge side. If you have a solid door and frame it's gonna be VERY HARD for anyone to kick in your door, with those 4" screws, makes all the difference !

[@S.E.Locksmith]

I definitely agree with you but the overall Strike Plate is a big part of reinforcement to any wood door

[@trevinobush2474]

I had my husband add 4 inch screws to all our exterior doors, hinges and strike plate, then installed security doors. That plate would not give me that level of security i need when my husband is away for work.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

Trevino Bush and how much this all pleasure cost you ?

[@trevinobush2474]

Silver Eagle Locksmith: Money is not an issue. My home is an investment.

[@richardvargus7443]

Trevino Bush saying your home is an investment and money doesnt matter makes no sense. There are things you can do to your home that will not affect the value. Therefore should not do if your home is a monetary investment. If you are focused on peace of mind your comment regarding investing in that makes much more sense.

[@gaknskk]

I would remove the one piece of casing and install shims between the stud and jam at each new screw location so when you tighten the screws it doesn't open door jam reval and have a big gap. just my opinion

[@roningram5877]

didn't hand tightening the screws (after drilling proper pilot holes) keep that from happening?

[@RJ-kg5jh]

As long as he doesnt throttle the screws in with a heavy duty impact there is no risk of deforming the door opening. The foam that is in between the door jamb and stud is high density and heavy enough to prevent even moderate deformation of the door jamb. The biggest mistake he made was in thinking that the drill bit length makes any difference whatsoever. Even the best custom build door jambs are only 3/4" thick wood and piloting the length of the screw even if we assume he is trying to reach well beyond the stud is not necessary. He could save time by just using one bit. Lol at people complaining about using ceramic tile as a backing during the drilling process - even a cobalt bit isnt putting a hole in tile without serious intent.

[@jj1944]

This is a great video .There has been a rash of burglaries in the area and I've been looking at adding more security measures

[@daleval2182]

Model 870 Remington 12 G waiting is a nice touch

[@Lexxii10032007]

I have found your videos very helpful! Especially for a brand new home owner like myself. Thanks!

[@S.E.Locksmith]

Thank you Alexa Keep following my videos as soon I’ll make some more and very very good ones.

[@peterj6802]

6:17 Be very careful... Without gloves and drill directly into a tile floor. Oops.

[@juliopacio612]

This kind of video is great.It is always important to keep your house and family secure

[@monaladyconsumer184]

Great level of detail to show us how to do this important task!

[@z1522]

The second door plate that wraps is at least as important as the frame plate, if your door is wood. Many tactics will still override these reinforcements, as the frame can be pryed open unless it has been beefed up between the frame and nearest studs.

[@MsBlondeys]

Sounds like a great product. Will have to try this. Thanks for the video. That's a big help.

[@mama2one1]

I think the longer screws that go through the first piece of wood and into the actual door frame is really all the security you need in the strike plate area and replacing two screws in each hinge. The fire department would have to come through the door itself than the frame around it. No foot or shoulder is gonna break it down.

[@jimk5307]

mama2one1 that’s better than most default installs but not enough to resist like you suggest. This solution distributes the force across more area. There are stronger options but they require more effort and trim repair.

[@gregg8583]

Came here to see this guy drill into the floor LOL. 6:05

[@ygberg]

Doors in the US are made to be kicked in as they always open inwards. Doing the opposite (as in Sweden), having the door open outwards makes it much harder to force it open.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

That is true… but I’m sure that there’s a reason for that

[@harvywells1]

Have you tried to open a door outwards in a 2 or 3 foot snow storm?

[@henryathurmanjr]

Bullet proof. i like the way you use the screwdriver for final tightening. So many hacks out there would spin the Phillip slots with the c.l. drill and round them off as they over tighten the screws in. You are a professional!

[@S.E.Locksmith]

After so long finally someone have to say a good word for my video and the hard work to make this video. Thank you for the kind words I appreciate it! so many people out there thinking they can do a better job, so be it! People will always find negative things to talk about instead of focusing on the bigger picture and the tip that I’m sharing in this video of how to secure the front door. It’s amazing to see how negative people are from their nature.

[@henryathurmanjr]

i'm glad to respond positively. You are right about people being critical. It is probably due to a complex of inferiority. Ha ha!

[@richardvargus7443]

Silver Eagle Locksmith dont worry about it sir. I really liked your video and will subscribe.

[@selfishlyintrigued]

Well a professional wouldn't use philips; they would use robinson at a minimum and likely torx if they are being fancy.

[@week6835]

Henry A. Thurman

[@johnsavage8873]

You'd have to mortise out the door to put that plate on. A better solution is a cap that goes around the deadbolt also!

[@FM19MONTH]

Thank you. Well done. On my to-do list.

[@ThePinkSpider]

Cute video, I could definitely get this done with instructions like these!

[@indalsingh704]

Thank you very much. Presentation is very good and explicit. Will update my door security shortly. Look forward to new security ideas and implementation.

[@2shoez]

This video was so fun to watch. And seems like a good product too. thanks, will be checking it out.

[@moonsaber97]

i love watching your videos.they are always so informative !

[@Ram-re5em]

Don’t forget the other side of the door and reinforce the hinges on both sides.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

I agree with you. reinforcement of the hinges is super important just like the other side of the door

[@elihucarranzasr.8992]

Hugo, Please add a video for the installation of the two Edge Guards so as to fit with Defenders Kit? How do I make the these Edge Guards fit properly, please? DrEc

[@shocktrauma85]

This video was very helpful to me considering that I live on the edge of a relatively high-crime neighborhood. Thank you.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

One should acquire and install a Steel Frame and Steel Door that opens outward. The exterior hinges should be spot welded at the minimum.

[@flowv4697]

Very informative video with great instructions! Great way to stay secure and safe!

[@dezznuzzinyomouth2543]

Is there -/+ allowance on the center to center latch:deadbolt.. Covering up holes whiles upgrading seemed more efficient at the time... Thinking of sealing the door throughout.... This video makes me want tk make my own custom strike plate. Trim door if needed. Double plate that sucker. Weatherstrip it just lulz

[@smileywarrior1870]

Hey great video but you should make a video with a double entrance door. Where the weak point is the centre of the door. You can also put a door handle plate on the actual door knob and dead bolt to prevent splitting of the door. I’d ensure you put that on.

[@tomteng263]

Excellent video and very detailed information. Thank you for the valuable help!

[@zxcvbnmasdfhjkkl]

cool, thanks for this because I was getting confused trying to do this and you made it make sense for me

[@gphilipc2031]

Someone kicked my door in while I was out . The door frame casing was split . As a repair, after fixing the casing, I installed a heavy duty integrated double strike plate and installed long screws into the studs. The kicker person was EXTREMELY lucky that I was not home at the time of the incident (if you catch my drift). What is strange is nothing was stolen.

[@drleo2641]

Good product though. It would definitely make a wood frame stronger

[@S.E.Locksmith]

Super stronger but don’t forget to also reinforce your door hinges as well with 3-4” screws.

[@fabiandaroca]

Thanks! Great video and resource for my next project of installing one of these.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

It will definitely increase your door security

[@frankbiz]

Guaranteed if someone tried to kick in the door, it will give at the weakest point which is the locks. The door will split so all the strength of the frame is useless unless you strengthen the door and locks.

[@garryibbetson9912]

I Like how he drilled in to the tile floor

[@S.E.Locksmith]

I don't remember drilling in to the tile floor in this video ?!

[@garryibbetson9912]

Silver Eagle Locksmith OTHERS ON HERE SAY HE DID TO SO MUST BE TRUE

[@BigDH28]

Silver Eagle Locksmith you should have never done the drilling like that over tile. Weather you put the crack in the tile right below where you were drilling was not clear in the video, but it seemed like you did cause the drill bit went through the plate with obvious force.

[@tommeyer3770]

Yep. No crack in the tile at 5:50 . But then there is one at 6:24 . Oh boy. Scrap wood backing would work.

[@FalenAnjel2]

Ya I was going to say that and finding out someone else said something to about that was a relief. A common sense thought would be putting a 2x4 or some sort of soft block to catch the bit.

[@LikeASimpleLife]

The piece you did not use could it be used on the handle. This is assuming that the door doesn't have a dead bolt.

[@josuesilva286]

What you mean .....your work should always be 💯%!!!!

[@3nertia]

If you don't have a drill bit for some reason - I wont judge, I have a drill with spade bits but no regular drill bits lol - then you can use a block of wood and a sturdy flat blade screwdriver to punch out the metal @ 5:50

[@CarbonEarth]

Could you not score, then use a wood chisel on the door so it would accommodate the extra cover?

[@phoneyjoe]

I'd like to see cutouts for the strike plates instead of drilling them out, looks like you could cut yourself bad or damage the floor if you slip with the drill.A lot of criticisms of the usefulness of this reinforced strike plate, but I'm for anything that makes a little more difficult for a burglar. That's the best you can do for most residences.

[@ricks.1318]

THIS ONLY WORKS for an Entry door , and if you happen to live in a city HIGH RISE !!!! IF you have any windows, a burglar WILL ALWAYS enter through a window, as those aren't usually alarmed, like doors are !!

[@zackiinu7194]

Let’s be honest; any modifications that require deeper and/or additional holes for screws into the wood on your door and/or door frame only weakens the wood. For such a small amount of wood on your door and door frame, less mass equals much less strength. Instead of drilling away the wood on your door frame, get a Nightlock door barricade, which is mounted into the solid concrete floor, or get something similar to the Security Door Bar (by Securadoor). You should also have a good outside motion detection system to alert you of intruders around the perimeter of your home. I found Guardline to be the best. You can easily add relays to the system, such as an alarm and strobe light. Lastly and personally, I also keep a cellphone and handgun on me at all times while at home.

[@tanjowil9743]

Brilliant information, thanks.

[@smileywarrior1870]

Can this product be used on a double entry door? One of the doors is always locked but can be opened when moving furniture in or out of the house.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

Good questions. Unfortunately not sir this door strike is made only for a single wooden doors

[@waynegrant1712]

Have watched a number of your videos and find them very educational. I always walk away learning something new. Thank you!

[@halley-d3c]

What do you do if they use bump key look up locks and bump keys 😢😮😢

[@S.E.Locksmith]

But high security locks

[@glorialynnjackson7042]

Great video but I would have liked to see a demonstration of how it works

[@S.E.Locksmith]

Thank you first of all, about the demonstration maybe in the future we'll make another video for that.

[@johnsavage8873]

Hey there are multi lock pick keys out now!

[@davesmilingcoyote]

Thanks for the info!

[@vitaliadenovelle5536]

Very informative and detailed video. You've made the video in a nice way :))

[@allanjohnson5528]

I would only recommend one change from what you said in the video. If your house is newer your front and other exterior doors all have double studs ( two 2x4's) which equals 4" of stud depth. Your door frame has 1" depth. So in total there is 5" of depth that you can screw into at the hinges. Use 4" deck screws instead of 3". With 4" deck screws they will go completely through the door frame, thru the first stud, and halfway into the second stud! 3" screws won't reach into the second stud at all. Those could be used on the hinge that connects to the door, but use 4" for the hinge that attaches to the door frame. Nice video otherwise.

[@russellhobbs1260]

Thanks for the tip.

[@apex007]

2x4 does not mean 2 inches.. 1.5 at best.. thats why you get 3 inch screws

[@stipcrane]

In what country is a 2x4 two inches thick?! Even if they were three inches thick, who says you need to go though two studs? Biting into 2" of studs is plenty, because the shaft of the screw will certainly snap before the thread will withdraw from 2" of wood. Try it with a crowbar sometime. Also I have doubts that a 4" screw will have a head small enough to fit the countersink of the hinge.

[@jeffm.2119]

2x4s are actually 1 1/2” x 3 1/2”. So (2) 2x4s and a 1” framing piece (actually 3/4”) would only be about 3 3/4” total.

[@jimk5307]

Allan Johnson I’m guessing that the included screws have different “strength” ratings than deck screws. Tensile, shear, torque all play and the application/use case drives the characteristics of selecting the “right” screw.

[@stipcrane]

When one link of a chain is reinforced it only means that it some other link will break. If the strike plate is reinforced, then the door will break. If the hinges are reinforced at the jamb, then the hinge plate on the door will tear out. If you willing to put all that ugly hardware on your door, why not just put a deadbolt above and below the knob to spread out the stress of impact? That's the key. Also, mortise in two more hinges on the hinge side so that side cannot be kicked in. I can't imagine any thief who thought his foot was capable of breaking two bolts and a latch at once.

[@LFPS0311]

I'll take a puff of what he's puffing to be all pumped up like that.

[@hollyric6]

This is great information. I will be a pro in no time!

[@teqnotic]

Thanks!

[@amberbear2000]

Awesome information thank you so much!

[@uicnowsocial1225]

Another great video, good detail on installation.

[@shastamartin6834]

I think this video was very informative & helpful

[@hykok]

Maybe it makes sense if the door opens by swinging out, but if the opens swing in, then it makes zero sense to install this product unless you have lots of chump change to spare. The whole idea is to prevent break-ins and won't stop you from going out of your home.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

It makes sense to install it in both scenarios. You see what holding the door is really the frame and it doesn’t really matter if it’s a swinging in or out type of door, good reinforcement is highly recommended for any door

[@hykok]

@@S.E.Locksmith Does this type of reinforcement work for double door or you have to use a different type of strike plates?

[@S.E.Locksmith]

HonYin Kok No This Strike Plate it’s not for a double door. For a double door I would recommend you to check my other video: Nightlock Door Barricade - Double Door Reinforcement Tip kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4DbaWiuarqLkKM

[@paulirving2647]

I have been fitting locks for 20 years ,think this guy started 20 mins ago!!

[@S.E.Locksmith]

“20 min ago” ummmm actually it’s 9 years ago.

[@jeremiahjones8628]

Can you put the 3" screws into the door to reinforce it as well?

[@S.E.Locksmith]

It depends on the door type... not every door will be solid wood

[@vitaliadenovelle5536]

Good information and nice training, but watch out your fingers while drilling :)

[@andymaret7686]

this was very helpful thank you

[@etmmt477]

Thanks for this vid. Just recently someone has (tried) to kick my door in, and this looks fairly easy to do, so I'm definitely putting this new plate in. The only thing is, around the door knob bolt on the door is badly cracked, and I really would like to know how to reinforce it.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

hi etm, thank you for the nice comment. for the cracked around the doorknob I would help you but I need to see a pic of the door and the lock to determine what will work best. Please send me a private massage here on KZbin with your email and I'll replay to you.

[@ashleafraser601]

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[@XxDrac13xX]

If the crack is on the door, use a round plate of steel where the knob is mounted. If it's on the frame, the door frame armor should help that. But I would look for an armor kit that uses one solid strip of steel

[@claudemaggard7162]

That door can still be kicked in . You to reinforc behind the door jamb with metal to.

[@Christian_Prepper]

*_....AND THROW THEM AWAY!_* 8:38 Instead, use 3 1/2 screws!

[@maximumwoof8662]

good product, better would be a whole door wrap that encompasses the deadbolt as opposed to just the door edge. That said, very poor security specialist advise to not install even the door edge reinforcement. if there is not sufficient gap, create it with jig and router to make the clearance sufficient to have both the strike reinforcement and door edge wrap not rub ! also check hinges to make sure they are in good repair and not allowing the door to sag.. don't address symptom, fix the issues as well. good advise on the hinge screws to put in longer screws. also, you can minimize the risk of breaking off the screw heads with drilling the correct size hole for the screw, lubricating the screw threads with a bar of soap, wd-40, etc... AND not having your #2 phillips bit cam out of the screw head by using an impact driver instead of a drill motor... 40 years in the business, in case you want to know...

[@S.E.Locksmith]

Sounds like you know what you talking about... “40 years in the business” so my respect to you. One thing you totally forgot, that most people here on KZbin looking to have fast, cheap and affective security solutions and not working their a*s o*f To make their front door to be Fort Knox. Of course there is more things that can be done to increase security in general but the door strike is in fact the weakest point and this video teach you to fix this issue.

[@hillbillyartscrafts4367]

the plate that goes over the latch is a really good one to have if you can get it to fit when the door shuts because if you don't have a deadbolt or forgot to lock the one you have, all a person needs to do it is jam a flathead screwdriver in between the door and the frame near the doorknob and pry while ramming the door with their shoulder. thats how people broke into my house, i still don't feel like my stuff is safe while im not home

[@S.E.Locksmith]

i do offer more videos and tips in my channel.. check it out

[@usingwordpresssoftwaretoma3833]

Very professionally done presentation. Just curious, how long did it take to make?

[@ray07man]

4 hours @ $100.00 bucks an hour … for a 10 dollar pos

[@garys9718]

Why would you drill on your floor,take it outside, or put a scrap piece of wood underneath

[@S.E.Locksmith]

Was a mistake but no harm done so it’s all good.

[@tylerthomas6919]

Why not use 3 inch screws for every hole on the strike Plate?

[@S.E.Locksmith]

That’s a great question! Because not all the holes are closed to the inside door stud location. the inside stud is usually located close to the line of the door weather stripping and goes farther in - about 2 inch. that’s way other holes will not hit the stud. Check out my video on the 11 inch security door Strike Plate - it’s much easier to install, cheaper to buy and give you a great security as well if not the same as the Ultimate Door Strike Plate (this Video): kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaq8k42wqq2habM

[@tylerthomas6919]

Silver Eagle Locksmith Thanks for the reply.

[@faaiqkamaldeen4781]

Any tips for double door ?

[@S.E.Locksmith]

Yes of course.... reinforce both sides of the double door hinges with 3 inch screws (all of the hinges) and also install the Nightlock Door Barricade - Double Door Reinforcement kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4DbaWiuarqLkKM On top of this consider to install the MUL-T-LOCK MT5+ Hercular Deadbolt | How to Secure a House From Burglars kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2TMnYiIm6h5sLs

[@faaiqkamaldeen4781]

Silver Eagle Locksmith thank you. Will check these out

[@topsecretbear9918]

what about a door & jam that is thinner. Cant find such a thing for thinner doors.

[@russellknight7586]

I would like to see it done on a door with windows right next to it.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

How got a point here... this is why I also recommend this product: 3M Security Window Film - 3M Window Film Demonstration & Explanationskzbin.info/www/bejne/ipibcqmqqahnbK8

[@russellknight7586]

I actually meant a window next to the door means you can't use the deep screws to reinforce the door jamb.

[@ray07man]

aka "side light "

[@kirasao]

I stopped taking this video seriously once the drilling over a tile floor started.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

+Kira Sao just from curiosity, why ? It's not that I drill the tile floor

[@roberthouseman5080]

I could see merit to worry about scratching or cracking the tile, although tiles that delicate don't really belong near an entryway. But really, put a bit of plywood down, or drill over the concrete step.

[@sarsoar]

You can see where he slipped and scratched the tile. But they cut right before it. Shady guy and lacking any talent

[@Nidkidful]

I said delicate tiles. Tile, so long as it's hard wearing, or engineered wood, belong in doorways. Something inexpensive, robust, waterproof, and oft covered in doormats is a good idea

[@stipcrane]

HaHa! Exactly my thought! Ya aways drill over scrap wood or at least a few inches away from any finish material.

[@stumpy7777]

Jigsaw with metal blade for the cutouts not a drill bit.

[@researchcapt]

Use a hack saw blade and not a drill to remove the plates and then file down or sand down any sharp edges. That "plastic thing" is weather stripping that needs to be put back in place when done. Use a center punch before drilling. More than one plate does not provide you any better security than multiple plates. If it was all one plate that would be much better. A wood chisel will give you a much more professional cut than will a carbide bit. That deadbolt cover is worthless, it will do nothing. Don't just buy any woodscrews, buy hardened wood screws like SPAX for example. BTW, Ring Doorbells are 1K which is not enough resolution for identifying a face or a license plate. Buy 4K security cameras only.

[@dang8491]

thanks tommy wiseau.

[@superswaggerorgasm]

Some extra protection when you are at home is a bar holder from lowes. Two of them are 12$ total and you just drill them in using some long wood screws. Stick a 2 x 4 on them and no one is breaking through that door.

[@johnnybernachtez9261]

I love your videos, i find them really informative. I might even try a few of your tricks.

[@tuddyjonson1614]

Great video.💯💯💯

[@Louwebster0798]

16:30 Why don't you cut the door to fit the special cover? That would work fine. It's in the kit for a reason. "Thank-You, Thank-You very much" Elvis Presley

[@encyclopediabrown5621]

Great video! Looks easy to do.

[@shanemartinez3771]

Very informative video. Thanks!