Al Berca Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 Are there any viable, but less expensive options for a plain, but solid exterior security door other than having one custom made by a local iron worker? I can't think of any, but was hoping for another option or two. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo1 Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 Is your door a "standard" size that might be available from Home Depot? The problem seems to be that there aren't really any standards hence the need for a custom door. And a metal door is much more secure than a wooden door, in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdawgs Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 15 hours ago, Al Berca said: Are there any viable, but less expensive options for a plain, but solid exterior security door other than having one custom made by a local iron worker? I can't think of any, but was hoping for another option or two. Thanks. There was one for sale on FB, it is a really good looking one. Do not know if it is still available, I think it was 3000 mxn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwynne Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 The security door I just took out is still for sale. More information and pictures are on the Chapala.com classifieds listing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy_guy Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 I have bought various ones from homedepot's "Gensteel" line and they a great for the price, last one i paid 6,000 pesos and 350 for delivery, iirc its the "Texas" model and has a wood look finish to it. Nice doors for the price. mesurements are 217 cm x 94cm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 You should definitely have a door that opens OUT and not in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted May 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 17 minutes ago, tomgates said: You should definitely have a door that opens OUT and not in. Why do you say that? The door will be inside my car port and I wanted it to open IN so that it doesn't hit the side of my car when it is opened as it will only be a couple of feet or so from the door. No? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwynne Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 Mine opens "in". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreboll Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 Doors that open in can more easily be kicked in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted May 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 13 minutes ago, Jreboll said: Doors that open in can more easily be kicked in Agree, but "out" won't work in this situation and it will be behind my locking carport door. I was wondering if there is any other reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreboll Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 Most doors open in so you wouldn’t be wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwynne Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 I'd like to see somebody "kick" in a good steel security door. Maybe with a battering ram........ When we put ours in we were told that it would take heavy tools and a lot of time to get it open once locked. It was custom made for an outside entrance. What have we replaced it with? After deciding we had too many entrances, we have bricked up that hole and gained the interior space it took up when opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreboll Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 Both my doors open in and they both have triple locks. One even has a 2/4 bar across it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 I don't think it matters which way they open as long as there is a lip on the door and a lip on the frame (on the opposite side to the way it opens). This prevents a tool that can cut through the deadbolt(s) from being used. I recently got "locked" inside my house when the ordinary handle had a broken piece in the rotating mechanism. Neither of the other two deadbolts were engaged. Had to have a welder come and cut a piece of the lip to just slip the catch with a credit card. It took the guy over a half an hour with a rotary cutter to cut the piece and spring me. Incredibly noisy... not what your average thief wants to do. Same with the iron grills on my windows. Hey, if I couldn't get out... they sure as hell can't get in without a lot of effort. Works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el bartman Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 12 hours ago, gwynne said: I'd like to see somebody "kick" in a good steel security door. Maybe with a battering ram........ When we put ours in we were told that it would take heavy tools and a lot of time to get it open once locked. It was custom made for an outside entrance. What have we replaced it with? After deciding we had too many entrances, we have bricked up that hole and gained the interior space it took up when opened. When kicking in a door the area that gives is where the screws to the lock attach. Easily addressed by using long long screws and into a steel rather than a wooden frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted May 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 Great info. Thank you all. Getting first estimate this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted June 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 Custom made and installed this morning by Jose Luis Hernandez, aka El Vaquero. Exactly what I wanted with perfect fit and installation. 2500 pesos, including installation, lock and keys. Highly recommended. Shop is here in SAT. Cel 33-3465-5175. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineyDay Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 Do you have a picture. I am looking for a steel door also. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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