Thanks!

Thanks! A lot of people try to make everything look so easy and it can be frustrating when I try to do it and it doesn't work out. So I like to show my DIY mistakes. I think it helps give people a realistic idea of how these types projects can go wrong so they can get it done right in the end.

Thanks! Yeah if you are off a little bit it can be tough to adjust the heavy duty hardware that these things come with. So getting it all lined up first really helps a lot.

Thanks! It got a little dark when I was installing the door knob but I tried to show as much as I could.

Glad it was helpful! I have always liked putting these doors on my houses. They are a lot more durable than a regular screen door.

Glad it was helpful!

You're welcome 😊

Thanks!

Thanks!

I will check it out

The security door will be mounted to the door frame surrounding your existing door. It will open outwards and should be larger than your house door so that it can be attached to the door frame. To get the right size measure your door frame from side to side and top to bottom. As long as its not larger or shorter than your door frame you should be good to go.

@@ThatHobby Much appreciated!

Thanks for the reminder. It can be made with a few 2x4's or you can buy a nice kit for it. I am planning on making a video about both techniques but I have been kind of busy with some other projects. I added a link to the kit in the video description if you want to check it out.

@@ThatHobby keep up the authentic videos! :)

I plan on making a video about it. You can use a pair of pliers or some vice grips to loosen the one-way bolts a little. If it is not off by that much you may be able to use some wood shims to twist the security door frame a little bit to adjust it. If it is really bad you may have to take out the bolts and fill the holes with wood shims and put in new holes. But unscrewing the bolts can be a reel chore. So hopefully it is only off a little bit and can be adjusted.

I used a grinder to cut new slits into the bolt that allowed me to back it out with a flathead

@@devdeuce93 I haven't tried that but it sounds like a pretty good way to get the bolts out. Most people just use a wrench or cut the heads off and grind down the bolts.

you can buy a removal tool from your local hardware store.

I wouldn't say you don't have to measure. I would just say that it can be challenging to get the measurements right. If your door jamb is square and your measurements all line up this should be an easy install. But if everything is a little bit off this technique can make the installation go a little smoother. If you mess up on the measurements and you install the door with the tamper proof hardware it can be difficult to adjust it. That's why I use the regular screws to install the door. Once you get everything lined up right you can install the tamper proof hardware.

@ThatHobby thank u. Great video by the way.. any tips for a newbie? I will install 3 security doors at my house today

@@ThatHobby I will get them at home depot

@@futbol1972 I think getting some shims will help out a lot. I didn't use any shims the first time I installed a security door and I had some issues with the door jamb not being plumb. The other issue is the threshold. I built a few of them but they sell a kit that looks way better. Other than that installing the doors with regular screws first is the best tip. Doing that allows you to recover quickly form any measuring mistakes.

@@futbol1972 Also remember that the 7 ft doors are reversable but the 8 ft doors aren't. So if you have a larger door you will need to get one that swings the right direction.

I am not 100% sure on the terminology but yeah these security doors mount to the outside surface of the door frame.

The deadbolt may not be lining up with the hole on the security door frame. Check that and see if you can get it to line up a little better.

U can also adjust the dead bolt by loosening the screws on it to raise or lower it a little bit. Something that can work to get it to line up right.

@@ThatHobbyit’s impossible to remove the screws literally spent 3 hours can’t get it off

@@ThatHobby I will try that but if that doesn’t work do u think if I cut the hole open a little with a carbide cutter that would work?

Not sure what that means? But I am glad you liked the video! LOL