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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - I need ideas for entry doors for the house.

Posted: 3/1/2006 10:11:31 AM EDT

ok guys i need you help what would be your recommendations be for a good front and back door.

i was thinking steel but not sure.

i have lowes home improvement by me and also home depot nearby.

Posted: 3/1/2006 10:14:28 AM EDT

[#1]

Use screws in the hinges and strike plates that go all the way into the wood frame.

Posted: 3/1/2006 1:50:44 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Use screws in the hinges and strike plates that go all the way into the wood frame.

+1

...and get a 4 screw strike plate.

Posted: 3/1/2006 1:59:39 PM EDT

[#3]

Doors............Get Some!

Posted: 3/1/2006 3:40:55 PM EDT

[#4]

Ok wise hineys, what kind of door, my Mom will be home alone and would like to feel safe to leave her alone when I am work.
THe front door is 32 inches so what brand would you recommend. And steel or wood or what?

Posted: 3/1/2006 3:42:14 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Ok wise hineys, what kind of door, my Mom will be home alone and would like to feel safe to leave her alone when I am work.
THe front door is 32 inches so what brand would you recommend. And steel or wood or what?

Don't know brands but get a steel door.

Posted: 3/1/2006 5:26:12 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Ok wise hineys, what kind of door, my Mom will be home alone and would like to feel safe to leave her alone when I am work.
THe front door is 32 inches so what brand would you recommend. And steel or wood or what?

Don't know brands but get a steel door.

ok so i was right with going with a steel door cool.

here is a few of my ideas let me know what you guys think.

www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=21702-1728-21702&lpage=none

www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=16030-000001728-16030&lpage=none

Posted: 3/1/2006 5:36:25 PM EDT

[#7]

Steel will dent. Fiberglass won't, but is just as secure.

Posted: 3/1/2006 5:39:41 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Steel will dent. Fiberglass won't, but is just as secure.

hmmm i will go look at the fiberglass ones to.ty for the idea

Posted: 3/1/2006 5:41:11 PM EDT

[#9]

security door

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