Door security for uPVC door

Minerva69

We've had quite a few burglaries on our street and we're trying to improve our security. We have uPVC doors and windows and have upgraded the locks and installed security lighting. One neighbour told us they were burgled by the thieves cutting a hole in the panel of their uPVC door and climbing in through it :eek: The police suggested we fit metal sheets to the back of our doors so the uPVC panels can't be kicked in/cut. I've googled and can't find anywhere that sells this type of thing - can anyone recommend where I could buy one and how would I fit it?

iamcornholio

Minerva69 wrote: »

The police suggested we fit metal sheets to the back of our doors

Typical. How about suggesting to the Police that they actually try and catch the culprits instead of telling you to make your home a fortress.

The burglars must have spent a fair bit of time, making a good deal of noise cutting through the neighbours door. Most burglars are looking for the quick opportune, in out affair.

If they don't kick or cut the door panel, then it will be the glass or a window instead. If you have some local burglaries by this door cutting method, then they will tend to be by the same person or gang.

I've not seen these metal sheets, and would be interested to know how they are fixed - as any internal panel can be kicked in unless it is bolted right through the door - with possible visibility of bolt heads externally

Otherwise look at other security measures (visible frontage, lights, noisy gravel, alarm etc). Don't think for one moment that if you find this metal sheet, it will decrease your chance of being burgled.