Reinforcing a Double Glazed uPVC Door?

Strike_Team

My back door is double glazed uPVC, it has 2 glass panels, divided by a horizontal bar, there are also small glass panels to the side and above it. Testing with a magnet suggests that the door and window frames are metal inside.

I'm wondering what the best way to reinforce this door is? I could have wrought iron bars made up for the door and side window, and scrww them into the metal frame. Alternatively I could replace the glass panels with solid ones. The glass panels are held in place by clip-in beading on the inside of the door/window.

Anyone have any other good ideas?

roswell

Is there a reason you need to do this ? I suppose it would eb easier to install a security gate (as there called in south africa) But i thought that Upvc doors were pretty dam strong to start with.

Strike_Team

Most of the door is glass, which is anything but strong.

bothymonger

The industry have been "reviewing" the security of upvc doors for two years now after burglars discovered a security flaw in them.The so called high security five point locking system can be easily bypassed with the aid of a small everyday tool.As news travels fast I would guess that your local burglars will already know this.....they certainly do in Glasgow :mad:
Invest in a decent burglar alarm..!!
Alex.