To me it is just much easier to secure an in swing, I haven't heard of anyone cutting hinges off like that but it would be the most efficient way to get in one. Sticking a crowbar in at the pocket and prying the door and jamb apart until the deadbolt cleared and it opened would work just as well with no power tools. I totally agree layers is what is needed most of the time.mrvmax wrote: ↑Fri Feb 08, 2019 7:23 amWhen you’re not home they could kick in an Inswinging door in 5 seconds so what’s your point? Besides, I’ve yet to read a news story where thieves were using cordless grinders. It may be the thing where you live but I’ve been reading my city crime blotter for years and I’ve yet to see that. No solution will work 100% of the time and you need layers of security (i.e. secure door, good lighting at night, alarm system, cameras etc.).
In the last 10 years I can recall exactly one home invasion while it was occupied. Where I live if someone is going to break in they are going to wait until you are gone.
I have thought about it some and one good way to reinforce a deadbolt would be to weld a piece of pipe to the back of the strike plate then hole saw through the studs behind the jamb and run the pipe into them so it would have more resistance to torquing. Then use long screws to hold it into the studs. That way even if they kick on it there is more than just a couple of screws to bend or break to free the deadbolt.