RE: [nndl] MAG Heavy-Duty Strike Plate Stops Kick-Ins




Strike plates should be attached with #8
screws at least 3” long and should penetrate a minimum of ¾” into
the stud.  At least that’s what the old UBC code said.

 

Don Smith

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[mailto: [at] ] On Behalf Of Michelle

Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007
11:15 AM

To: North
Loop; Northfield

Cc: AJ Rodriguez

Subject: [nndl] MAG Heavy-Duty
Strike Plate Stops Kick-Ins

 

I just spoke with someone at Cothron's Safe and Lock.  To prevent
door kick-ins, he did recommend a heavy-duty strike plate but hadn't heard of
the Kick Guard brand.  He recommended the MAG brand (MAG High Security Box
Strike), which you can buy at Cothron's or online from MAG's
webiste:   http://www.magsecurity.com/products.aspx?id=77&mid=17

 

NOTE: Make sure it is installed with long (3" screws), so that the
plate is actually attached to the stud that supports the door frame.  If a
shorter screw is used, the plate will only be attached to the thin door frame
and the door could still be kicked in.

 

I found a helpful article with product recommendations:  http://www.thekeyshop.com/torturetest.asp

 

1.
The new Schlage B660P series of deadbolts that have a beefier bolt assembly and
stronger holding screws than that of the standard 400 and 100 series.

2.
A MAG High Security Box Strike (Which states on the box that it will stop
kick-ins ­ it does ­ and should be used with all deadbolts).

3.
A Don-Jo classic wrap around door reinforcer that fits on the door under the
deadbolt and door knob to stop the door from splitting ­ it does, too.

 

Cothron's offers installation services.  If you don't want to have
a deadbolt w/heavy-duty strike plate professionally installed, here's a page
with instructions for installing a deadbolt and strike plate yourself. 
Don't forget to use a HEAVY DUTY strike plate and attach it using LONG 3"
screws: http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentView?pn=Installing_Security&langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053#

 

Hope this helps.

 

Michelle

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