Function

• A burglary prevention door exists for the purpose of protecting the inside of the home from trespassers. When installing doors, consult with professionals such as your local police department, a locksmith or your alarm security provider.
  
  

Locks

• In order to properly protect the home from burglars, install a dead bolt lock. Property owners have a choice between a single or double dead bolt lock, with the double dead bolt being the more secure of the two. A double dead bolt requires a key to unlock it from both the inside and outside of the home. This added feature will keep an intruder from reaching through broken glass to unlock the door from the inside. Make sure that the locks you choose have a steel interior, as this metal is likely to be saw-resistant.
  
  

Hinges

• A hinge that is placed on the outside of a door can be removed by a burglar, allowing easy access into a home. For this reason, you should only install doors that swing into the home, with hinges on the inside of the door.
  
  

Construction

• Look for sturdy doors that can withstand being kicked or bashed in with an object. A weak door can contain a hollow interior, making it light and vulnerable to intruders. A solid wood or metal door is best, with a sturdy door frame to match it. You can reinforce all doors and door frames with metal sheets or steel.
  
  

Additional Features

• You can purchase additional features to make a door more burglary resistant. Many people choose to install peepholes made with magnifying glass. This allows you to see visitors without opening the door. Making sure that the door area is well lit can also deter intruders, as privacy is essential to completing a burglary undetected.
  
  

Warning

• Choose burglary prevention doors for functionality before aesthetics or convenience. Though glass doors are decoratively pleasing, they can be a burglar's best friend. Glass can be shattered for easy entry into a home. Considering that some alarm systems are not sensitive to glass breaks, an intruder can enter through the broken glass without opening a door or window, and also without tripping the alarm system.
  
  Avoid installing doggy doors or mail openings. Intruders can use these openings to manipulate door knobs and open the door. Also, never leave notes on the front door for an expected visitor or delivery. This is a tip to burglars that the resident is not home, and an open invitation for a break-in.
  
  Above all, be sure to change the locks and deadbolt on all of the doors to your home when you move into a new house. Though you may trust the previous owners, there is no way of knowing how many people own keys to your property.