Securing An Entry Door - Always select a solid-core door. If glass surrounds (transoms) are present, puchase a double-cylinder deadbolt with a bolt of at least 1" in length. (With a double-cylinder deadbolt, a key is needed to open the lock from both sides of the door.)
- Make sure entry door frames are tightly fitted, and that no damage or pry marks are visible. And consider installing a reinforced strikeplate on the door frame, which offers more resistance against a kick-in attack.
Securing Windows - Storm windows provide an extra measure of security because burglars will avoid anything with a longer entry time.
- Consider adding a window pin (figure A) to wooden windows to keep them from being raised by a burglar. The pins are added at the upper corners on the front window frame surface. First, Corvin drills a pilot hole, then adds the pin to the hole and taps with a hammer until it is flush with the window frame surface. A key (figure B) is used to unlock the pin and raise the window.
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