Doors and Windows - Farm House Door Installation

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I am looking at installing 1 door of 3 in a older Farm house. It has 2 doors in the front - And 1 door in Rear. I am looking at securing the 2 front doors from the inside until I can decide how-to do them.

This brings me to the Rear Door - I am looking at Installing a Steel Door (for security - and it should be easier to size -the Height is on the smallish side) as well as upgrading the Opening to 3'0" -all the doors are small width.

I would like thoughts on somethings before I start:

1) Should I look at Steel Frame or just a plate behind the dead bolt?
2) I'd like to do a single pane of glass to be able to look out; but I am worried just giving access thru breaking to get in. I am debating bars or something -or a solid with a Peep Hole.

Thoughts Folks? I'd appreciate some input from those who have done - Thanks :)

There certainly is some peace of mind with a nice heavy duty door, but the reality is, the rest of the house is far less secure. Windows basements, garage doors, even the side of the house. Today a battery powered portable saw will cut right through the side of a home is minutes and not even make a ton of noise. Basic security should be more than enough IF you back it up with a good security system. With todays wireless sensors and controls, they are easy to install, operate, and do protect your home.

Just my 2 cents

Bud

A single pane of glass doesn't give access if there is a dead bolt. A true dead bolt needs a key on both sides. Those locks with that flip lever on the inside are not true dead bolts. I have a true dead bolt on all entrances. My keys are with me 24/7.

My keys are with me 24/7.

If your house ever catches fire I hope you have your pants on. Sorry, just couldn't resist! ;)

I knew someone would say something like that. That's why there are smoke alarms & fire estinguishers in the house. How many fire estinguishers do you have?

Yes, my pants are right there with everything in them, right next to the fire estinguisher. I'm ready for anything at any time. Are you?

Pulpo...heck...I sleep in my pants with my .380 in a holster and my bugout pack over my shoulder.....lol...kidding.....but pretty close...

Actually I have thumbturns on all my doors. I've had to break through some double paned door glass and its tougher than many folks think. If I'm home I'll be alerted way before they get in, and if i'm not home..it really won't matter anyway.

Oh...I think the OP was talking about a small window...not single pane. I don't think you could buy a modern steel door with a single pane light.

Oh..and I have extinguishers in the kitchen, laundry room, linen closet (between the bedrooms), garage, and back porch.

GunGuy, the majority doesn't think like we do. Being alert is not part of their character.

Hwy101, check with your local building department before you install keys on all your doors. Minimum code is one door 3' wide on main level without key. Basement can be a door (36", keyless) or egress sized window.

All doors req' keyless operation from interior . . . . .[311.2] {1003.3.1.8}
From here: Code Check - Web Resources Index (http://www.codecheck.com/cc/pg07_08building.html)
I'd hate to give you wrong information to cause me being blood-guilty.
Be safe, Gary

That's one code I would never follow.