Door Security Bar-by Doorricade-Secure The Entire Width of Your Inward Opening Front Door-Safe Room. Fits Doors 32"-36" Wide.

My reason for buying this product is that I wanted to upgrade the house's security against burglars and provide a saferoom for myself and guests incase of a home invasion. The pieces were well packaged and protected from shipping. Removing the door may not be necessary for you installation, but it makes installation much easier. Keep in mind I did this installation myself and rested the door on the bar to get the correct height when reattaching the hinges. You may need a second person to hold the door steady while reattaching it. Before making any holes or cuts, take the hinges and line them up on the door frame. Make sure the hinges won't interfere with the door's ability to open/close, the door latches/locks, or any other hardware. If you don't have enough of a gap between the door and frame to fasten the hinges on top of the frame, you'll need to mortise the hinges. Contrary to the video on the product page, it's highly recommended to mortise the hinges into the frame (Sink the hinge until it's flush) as is what is usually done with door hinges; The hinges are less likely to sag, twist, and fall out over time. The only tools you need to carve out the depression you need is a pencil, wood chisel (about 1" wide), and a mallet/hammer. This process WILL not be reversible if you make a mistake; trace the area to chisel with a pencil while holding the hinge over the area. If you don't want the bare wood look in the mortise area, you can use some spackle to fill-in and level the surface and paint it; I intend to do that later. Make sure the hinges are the same height; In my installation, the door frame was level on both sides. The instructions are very clear on what is needed, and the 1/8" drill bit is recommended as a 3" deep pilot hole; it makes inserting the 3" screws easier and less likely to split the wood. The 3 adhesives and cushioning pad are firm and good quality 3M. Be advised that if the door is unlocked, it can be pushed just enough for someone to look through the gap. Keep in mind the other hinges on my door had 1" screws installed by the home developer; I replaced them with 3" so the door itself can stay on the frame with the bar if it's attacked. The bar itself is a solid piece of aluminum alloy with rubber on the ends to protect your hands and the door finish when setting it up. Steel and harder metals are not really needed here as a solid bar is unlikely to break into pieces. You can unfold the hinges, set the bar in the slot, and position the anti-lift tabs quickly. If you want, you can leave the hinges unfolded and ready for the bar to speed up the process; the hinges don't really come out into the door threshold enough to catch on clothing. Yes, this is pricey for a door reinforcement. If you're concerned about securing a door in this fashion, you likely are considering layering other security devices, such as an improved lock, peephole, etc.

I was thoroughly impressed with the 2 Doorricades I purchased, all the way from the thoughtful packaging to the simple and fast implementation! These were by far a couple of the best, most useful, and well-thought out products I've purchased in quite a while. Installation is a piece of cake and very intuitive, and drill bits are even provided for the screws! The installed unit is SOLID and everything fits perfectly together. The hinge assembly even provide arms on top so the bar cannot be shimmed up and out of the retaining notches in the hinge. This is an amazing product! If you want the piece of mind of having some extra time for you or the police to respond to a home break-in, this is the simplest -- and most economical -- piece of equipment you can have! Far less than the cost of a reinforced door and just as secure.

I recently replaced my old compressed-wood, funky door barricade with this sleek, seamless aluminum security bar, and I couldn’t be happier. I paid a total of $102.66, including taxes. I bought this for a 32" wide garage security entrance door, and it comes with a 38" bar that fits the entire interior trim. The premium aluminum bar is sturdy, and the heavy-duty stainless-steel brackets are flush against the frame for a clean look. It includes both 1½″ and 3″ screws; I used two of each, outer screws long and inner screws shorter. Solid enough to withstand serious force, IMHO. The installation was quick and easy. It took me under 15 minutes with the clear instructions and labeled handles; it was very easy to assemble. Functionality-wise, the bar easily slides into place and can be adjusted with one hand because of the rubberized grips. The bar weighs in at just under 2 lbs, light enough to handle easily and remove for normal use, with no fumbling or tools needed. A minor issue is that the slot-in bracket has limited movement, which can cause scratches on the bar's finish from metal-on-metal contact if it is moved after being installed. It doesn't impact strength, but I would have appreciated a thicker tolerance or a protective insert to avoid wear over time. This is more than just a decoration; an intruder might break your deadbolt, but this barrier is hidden until needed and nearly impossible to breach without heavy machinery. For me, it’s worth every cent for the combination of style, strength, and simplicity!

This door security bar seems very sturdy and well-made. My husband had no issues installing it. It was quick and straightforward. So far, we’re really happy with the quality and how solid it feels. Of course, we won’t truly know how well it holds up unless it’s actually put to the test, and hopefully we never have to find that out! But based on first impressions, it feels like a reliable and worthwhile addition for extra security.

The quality is excellent & pleased I bought it...only problem is it took ages to get it in Australian. It was only after contacting the manufacturer direct that they finally dispatched it. Even an earlier complaint to Amazon failed to motivate them to send it. Maybe the freight cost to Australia was so great that the really did not want to sell it/send it here , as the deal offered included FREE delivery???

Very well made bar lock with all necessary fittings. Clever design. The only problem I had was it was 1 inch too long for my door but an angle grinder soon sorted this. Almost impossible to break through unless the intruder - cut a hole in the door.

Fantastic, feel so safe when going to bed or going out, this is so solid, easy to install, and well worth the money

Feels more secure so you can sleep at night and easy to install