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On the Blog Post How To Secure Special Doors
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On the Blog Post The Best Door for Security
Duncan Cottrell, The Entry Enforcer
10:57 pm on Sunday, June 17, 2012
For more home security articles, check out my previous Patch blogs under Local Voices starting April 15, 2012. If you or your neighborhood have particular questions, email or phone me. I can come to a gathering of neighbors and explain all your options for securing doors and windows. Meanwhile, stay tuned here for more.
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On the Blog Post How To Prevent Door Kick-Ins
Duncan Cottrell, The Entry Enforcer
2:27 pm on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
ReplyThe Entry Enforcer is an installer for Door Jamb Armor. Because Door Jamb Armor does not work on older door jambs that are one inch thick, I also carry other door reinforcing hardware to secure any doorway configuration. I give a 10% discount for more than one door reinforced on the same trip.
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On the Blog Post Home Security--How ‘Bout Them Doorknobs
Duncan Cottrell, The Entry Enforcer
10:56 pm on Wednesday, April 25, 2012
ReplyDouble cylinder deadbolts are often used on doors with glass to prevent an intruder from breaking the glass and turning the thumb latch to open the door. An alternative is window security film on the glass which keeps broken glass from falling out. The International Residential Code as adopted by the State of Georgia prohibits the use of double cylinder deadbolts on residential egress doors (paragraph R311.2) in order to allow easy escape from a fire. A remodeling job done under a building permit will not pass inspection with a double cylinder deadbolt on a door. In practice, a homeowner who is willing to accept the risk can install a double cylinder deadbolt (which is readily available) and keep a key nearby. Upon offering the house for sale, the lock should be changed back to one with a thumb turn instead of a key on the inside.
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On the Blog Post What You Should Know About Home Security
Duncan Cottrell, The Entry Enforcer
11:58 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
ReplyAlarms deter the timid burglar and limit an intruder's time in the house. Alarms do not keep a crook out. Monitored alarm systems are especially useful for getting quick response to fires (particularly to avoid singeing the fur of the cat on the ceiling).
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On the Blog Post Home Security--How ‘Bout Them Doorknobs
Duncan Cottrell, The Entry Enforcer
10:11 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
ReplyI am researching the definitive answer to the double cylinder deadbolt question. Meanwhile, it is my assumption that a homeowner may do whatever they choose in this regard. Stay tuned for what I find out from the fire marshall and the building inspector.
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On the Blog Post What You Should Know About Home Security
Duncan Cottrell, The Entry Enforcer
10:05 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
ReplyThere are a couple of deadbolt-type locks for sliding patio doors. One looks like a handle. Another pins into the header. There are other pins-through-the track types readily available in hardware stores. New and not available in stores is Nightlock Patio, which barricades the sliding door with an easily removable metal gizmo that slides into a plate screwed to the floor. Additionally, you want to keep the door from being lifted out of the bottom track, which the deadbolt-type devices will accomplish. Alternatively, install a couple of screws into the top track protruding far enough to stop the door from going all the way up into the top track if lifted. Call for a free show-and-tell evaluation. --Duncan (404-289-6960)
Duncan Cottrell, The Entry Enforcer
12:24 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012
Glass security film is crystal clear polyester applied to the glass from edge to edge with a super strong adhesive, which is the key to its effectiveness. If the glass is broken, the shards stay in place rather than falling out, thus thwarting an attempt to enter or reach through. A bit pricey if you do a lot of doors and windows, but less expensive than your grandmother's engagement ring.