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The front door is not only the most visible part of your home's exterior, it's also the first line of defense for your family's safety. Beyond design and aesthetics, the security of your front door is equally crucial, as it directly impacts your family's personal safety and financial protection. If you're planning to replace or install a new front door, it's crucial to understand and implement these five key security details in advance to ensure both aesthetics and peace of mind.
Whether a front door provides basic anti-theft features primarily depends on the lock's grade. Common locks on the market are categorized as mechanical or smart. Regardless of which lock is used, ensure it offers features such as anti-pry, anti-impact, and anti-technical opening protection.
It's recommended to choose a lock with ANSI (American National Standard), EN (European Standard), or Ministry of Public Security anti-theft certification, achieving at least Grade C or higher. Furthermore, the lock body should be embedded within the door to increase the difficulty of tampering, and the key should have a complex structure to make duplication more difficult.
The front door structure should be impact-resistant and weather-resistant. Common materials for secure front doors include:
Steel doors: High strength, fire resistance, and corrosion resistance, suitable for homes with high security requirements;
Wood composite doors: Internally reinforced with steel plates can also provide excellent burglary protection;
WPC (Wood Plastic) doors: Environmentally friendly, waterproof, and stable, also suitable for outdoor front doors;
Glass-recessed doors: Require explosion-proof glass and a sturdy door frame for optimal security.
Zonle Doors offers front door solutions in a variety of materials and structures, combining aesthetic design with security features to create an ideal entrance that combines protection and style.
Many people spend a lot of money on high-quality doors, only to have safety hazards caused by improper installation. Front door installation isn't just about the door itself; the fixing method between the door frame and the wall, the sealing, and the hinge strength also determine overall safety. Special considerations during installation:
The door frame must be securely connected to the wall, avoid simply caulking with foam;
Use at least three sets of thickened hinges, and pry-resistant hinges are recommended;
The gap between the door and door frame must be kept within a reasonable range to avoid any space that could be pried open;
Install pry-resistant strips or metal bars at the bottom of the door to enhance overall structural strength.
