When choosing a door, you also need to consider
the door frame. Doors may be the standard
size or oversize in height and width. Large
entry ways may also be able to accommodate
double doors.
New or replacement doors generally
come pre-hung
in wooden or steel frames. Steel
frames offer
the best security, and in combination
with
steel or fiberglass doors, they
can be quite
resistant to forced entry. For
wooden doors
or frames, a heavy steel strike
plate with
long screws to anchor it to the
frame of
the house is essential.
Frame windows can increase the
illumination
in your home though they also
decrease security.
If security is a concern for
you, look for
oversize doors with illumination
panels over
the door rather than in the full
length panels
on either side of the door.
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