robbinPremium,MVM
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Leander, TX
kudos:1 | reply to LazMan
Re: Doors said by LazMan:As for the security - outward swinging doors are easier to break into - the hinges are exposed, and even security hinges aren't that difficult to remove... I'm curious how you would remove a hinge with the door closed? |
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 mityfowlPremium
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Dallas, TX | said by robbin:said by LazMan:As for the security - outward swinging doors are easier to break into - the hinges are exposed, and even security hinges aren't that difficult to remove... I'm curious how you would remove a hinge with the door closed? Exterior or interior hinge pins can be removed.
The jam pin with a keyed deadbolt removes that opportunity (at least makes it very hard) to slide/slip/pry the door out. |
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robbinPremium,MVM
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Leander, TX
kudos:1 | Properly installed exterior hinges with non-removable pins would be very hard to remove.
Interior or exterior, security hinge bolts complete the project with the double keyed deadbolt.
»www.amazon.com/SECURITY-HINGE-PL···ge+bolts |
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 LazManPremium
join:2003-03-26
canada | reply to robbin
said by robbin:I'm curious how you would remove a hinge with the door closed?
For an outswinging door, the hinges are exposed, right? The hinge pins (even in security hinges) are your weak spot - a 5# sledge and a halligan bar will pop the pins in 2-3 hits usually. If, for some reason you can't take the pins, you can always just cut the exposed portion of the hinge off, pin and all. Even with security pins/bolts in the hinge; the door is fairly easily popped - you only need about 1/4" of movement to clear the pin.
Don't get me wrong - the techniques for forced entry I know are effective, not subtle... Pounding with a sledge and halligan, cutting hinges, using a K-tool or slide hammer to remove deadbolts, etc are going to attract a LOT of attention. I'm trained to get in fast, not quietly... LOL |
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mityfowlPremium
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Dallas, TX | reply to mityfowl
said by mityfowl:said by robbin:said by LazMan:As for the security - outward swinging doors are easier to break into - the hinges are exposed, and even security hinges aren't that difficult to remove... I'm curious how you would remove a hinge with the door closed? Exterior or interior hinge pins can be removed. The jam pin with a keyed deadbolt removes that opportunity (at least makes it very hard) to slide/slip/pry the door out. It's all about making the thief go to the neighbors.
You can't stop a pro |
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LazManPremium
join:2003-03-26
canada | That's pretty much it... Make someone else's house look like an easier target. |
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