How to Reinforce Your Door Frame for Better Home Security
Most Phoenix homeowners know the importance of good locks—but did you know your door frame plays just as big a role in protecting your home?
At Affordable Security Locksmith And Alarm, we often see break-ins where the lock didn’t fail—the frame did. Reinforcing your door frame is a powerful, affordable upgrade that strengthens your entire front entry system.
See how we help secure Phoenix homes beyond just the lock
Why the Door Frame Is So Important
When someone tries to kick in a door, they’re not usually attacking the lock itself. They’re trying to force the bolt through the thin wood frame surrounding your door. Most homes use soft pine frames with short screws—easy to break with one or two strong kicks.
A strong deadbolt is only as good as what it’s locking into.
Signs Your Door Frame Needs Reinforcement
- You only have short screws (less than 1″) holding the strike plate
- The door flexes or rattles when closed
- The frame is cracked, soft, or splitting
- You’ve experienced a break-in or attempted kick-in
- You’ve upgraded your lock but not the strike area
4 Ways to Reinforce Your Door Frame
1. Install a Reinforced Strike Plate
Upgrade to a heavy-duty strike plate with 3-inch screws that reach deep into the wall studs—not just the trim.
2. Use Door Jamb Reinforcement Kits
Brands like Door Armor or StrikeMaster install steel plates along the jamb, significantly improving impact resistance.
3. Replace Short Screws in Hinges
The hinges hold the other side of your door in place. Replacing factory screws with 3-inch wood screws keeps the door attached to the studs during a forceful attack.
4. Add a Security Bar or Door Brace
Interior bars and braces act as a secondary defense—especially useful at night or when you’re away from home for long periods.
Bonus: Use a Solid-Core or Metal Door
Hollow doors—often used on older Phoenix homes—can shatter even with a reinforced frame. A solid wood or steel door adds another critical layer of defense.
We Reinforce Door Frames Across Phoenix
Whether you’re in:
Ahwatukee
Arcadia
Maryvale
Camelback East
Biltmore
Downtown Phoenix
North Phoenix
South Phoenix
…we can come to your home, inspect your door structure, and reinforce it in under an hour in most cases.
Make Your Whole Doorway More Secure
Don’t rely on your lock alone. Reinforcing your door frame gives you real protection against forced entry and shows intruders your home isn’t an easy target.
Affordable Security Locksmith And Alarm – Phoenix
Call Today: (602) 854-2766
https://www.affordablesecurityphoenix.com
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