Arzosah wrote: ↑Thu May 30, 2019 8:34 am
HomeHardener wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2019 7:43 pmwhat worry’s me is the strength that’s lost when you start chiselling out material on a wooden door.
I have now sourced a company that sell a steel security door complete with reinforced security hinges, frame and 9 point locking system. You can add peepholes and different Types of handle etc.
They retail at around £200 all in which I think I’d a reasonable price.
But I don’t want to take it too far if you know what I mean. Is this overkill, Am I overthinking
In relation to that specific point, I'd probably work on the outer boundaries of my property first - fences, gates, windows, external doors, lights. Whatever that means - replacing a fence or adding another layer, different bolts and locks, sensors, security film on the windows, peephole, where you keep your keys, that sort of thing. Then how to evacuate - after all, a complete breakdown of society is much less likely to happen than something that needs you and your family to temporarily evacuate. And only then a panic room. Though I did have family who lived in a low-level war zone for a long time, and they had a safe room in the middle of their home (a bungalow) with a door that looked like it belonged in a medieval castle. But I still think that here and now, discouraging opportunists or easily discouraged robbers is more relevant than a panic room. That steel door you've sourced sounds great - would you put it on the outside of your house?
Thanks for your input, it’s much appreciated.
So the background is, me and my partner have just purchased our first home.
It’s double glazed all round with additional window locks already.
I’ve ordered a set of AVOCET ABS ATTACK SERIES LOCKS for the front and back doors, one of the most highly rated barrels on the market, anti pick, anti snap etc etc
I have a full smart home security systems with Audo detection, window, door and motion sensors and hd cameras (with a hub and hardrive that should the internet go down the system continues to log footage and info on as oppose to the cloud based system it runs day to day) this system also uses smart plugs so face detection via the camera or sensor detection activates different lights around the home to make a human presence look there even if we’re out at night etc
I have additional locks for my side entrance gate along with fence deterrents for the gate and fence (called stegastrips if you want to search them)
I have motion activated led permitted lighting all round booked in to be installed.
I also have things like faraday pouches for my car keys (I’ve got keyless entry and start)
A insurance approved and fire rated safe being installed in a hidden location and securely fastened down for documents, cash and the storage of keys at night or when we’re away.
The shed will also have a additional lock fitted to the door, along with motion activated lighting in the doorway.
Lastly I have a install booked for full downstairs window film, the slightly more heavy duty stuff, including the single Pane shed windows.
Oh and we have three dogs.