Generally speaking the idea is to let light in without allowing people outside to peer in without invitation.
Are front doors with glass panels safe.
By frank fourchalk question.
Martin underwood if the entrance door to your home is fitted with glass panels or there is a glass panel right next to the door you have yourself a home security risk.
Strengthen glazed doors glazed or semi glazed doors can be made more secure by fitting a decorative metal grille on the inside or putting security film on the back of the glass.
How can i make my door more secure.
The same can be accomplished with a transom over the door which is usually an arched non opening window that serves as a door skylight.
Forgot to say that my front door doesn t have the side glass panels but the top half of the door itself is glass.
Typically some sort of custom privacy glass is recommended for front doors but there are many different privacy glass options for front doors that can make you feel at ease.
For homeowners seeking a little more privacy frosted or stained glass offers less visibility.
You can also choose the type of glass you wish to have on your door.
Choosing the right glass for your front entry door is a meticulous process.
You might want to contact your local glass company and ask about a product called lexan.
I d be more scared of something like that because a burgular could walk down the steps to the basement and never be seen as he broke the glass and got into the house.
Rain glass giving the appearance of heavy rain streaks against a window is a current trend.
The problem is that matt isn t quite sure about it because it s almost all glass.
Are glass front doors safe.
It has a walkup basement with french doors.
Doors with glass panels an easy way in for the burglar by.
For example frosted glass can give a translucent look which allows light through.
Exterior doors with glass panels a security risk.
Clear beveled glass is less private option but allows the maximum amount of light.
I ve always heard that glass in front doors isn t really a good idea.
There are several ways to secure doors with glass panels next to the lock.
I have a deadbolt in my front door with a thumb turn on the inside however there is a glass panel right next to it.
So my options are somewhat limited.
I actually know exactly what i want.
By martin underwood.
If your home has an exterior door fitted with glass panels or there are glass panels next to an exterior door you have a home security risk.
Door styles you will have many options for door styles including the addition of sidelites which are glass panels mounted on each side of the door to allow more natural light into the home.