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Q: Will converting my door to a Dutch door affect security?

• <div><p>It can affect security, especially if you don&rsquo;t finish it properly. A Dutch door has more moving parts that can be compromised, so you&rsquo;ll want to use solid hardware and make sure everything lines up and locks cleanly. If the latch is flimsy or the two halves don&rsquo;t sit tight, it&rsquo;s going to be easier to force open.</p></div>

Q: How do I know which door sweep to buy?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t know which door sweep to buy, look into getting a strip or bristle sweep. They&rsquo;re easy to find at the store, work well for most doors, and the simple installation is DIYable. Before buying one, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-measure-a-door.htm">measure your door width</a> and make sure the one you want is long enough. Most door sweeps are 36 inches long, and you can cut them down to size with a hacksaw. </p></div>

Q: How do you lock a door with a broomstick?

• <div><p>You will need to cut or break a boomstick so it is wider than the door and long enough to anchor outside the door frame. Extend the broomstick horizontally under the doorknob, ensuring it's snug. Now using long screws and a drill, anchor the broomstick to the wall outside the door frame. Remember that you won't be able to open the door afterward. Do not proceed with this hack if your home has no alternative exit.</p></div>

Q: What size chisel should I use for a door strike plate?

• <div><p>For most doors, you can use a 1-inch chisel to create the mortise for the strike plate. In addition, you can use a 3/4-inch chisel for more refined cuts and to clean up the edges of your mortise. The smaller tool is handy when squaring off the edges around the hole for your latch. </p></div>

Q: How wide should a door jamb be?

• <div><p>The width of your door jamb should match your wall thickness exactly, so it depends on your wall. For standard door openings, the width is equal to the width of a 2-by-4-inch stud, plus the width of the drywall on both sides&mdash;about 1/2 inch each&mdash;which comes out to 4 9/16 inches. Block walls and framed walls that use 2-by-6-inch framing require a door jamb that&rsquo;s 6 9/16 inches. You should always measure your finished wall thickness to get an accurate width for your door jamb material.</p></div>

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Excellent, job well done in reasonable time and cleaned up afterwards.
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We appreciated their transparent pricing structure, with no hidden costs or surprises.
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Construction, LLC's customer service team was prompt in their responses. They were always available to assist us and provided solutions in a timely manner.
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Reviewed in October 2022
Met with Mr. Davis and discussed my needs for a storage pad. He was extremely professional and helpful. My company and I will be doing business with them.
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Have used Leak Troopers probably 3 times before for straight plumbing jobs. Weâ re currently putting in a pool so I needed both plumbing and the new electrical service that they offer. Again Leak Troopers onsite teams were super professional and accommodating and overall booking was easy and...
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Reviewed in November 2016
Only that it should not have cost over two hundred dollars to replace a broken door latch could have ordered and replaced the latch myself
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Reviewed in April 2014
Show up on time and serviced the garage door in a very timely manner.
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Doors questions, answered by experts

It can affect security, especially if you don’t finish it properly. A Dutch door has more moving parts that can be compromised, so you’ll want to use solid hardware and make sure everything lines up and locks cleanly. If the latch is flimsy or the two halves don’t sit tight, it’s going to be easier to force open.

If you don’t know which door sweep to buy, look into getting a strip or bristle sweep. They’re easy to find at the store, work well for most doors, and the simple installation is DIYable. Before buying one, measure your door width and make sure the one you want is long enough. Most door sweeps are 36 inches long, and you can cut them down to size with a hacksaw.

You will need to cut or break a boomstick so it is wider than the door and long enough to anchor outside the door frame. Extend the broomstick horizontally under the doorknob, ensuring it's snug. Now using long screws and a drill, anchor the broomstick to the wall outside the door frame. Remember that you won't be able to open the door afterward. Do not proceed with this hack if your home has no alternative exit.

For most doors, you can use a 1-inch chisel to create the mortise for the strike plate. In addition, you can use a 3/4-inch chisel for more refined cuts and to clean up the edges of your mortise. The smaller tool is handy when squaring off the edges around the hole for your latch.

The width of your door jamb should match your wall thickness exactly, so it depends on your wall. For standard door openings, the width is equal to the width of a 2-by-4-inch stud, plus the width of the drywall on both sides—about 1/2 inch each—which comes out to 4 9/16 inches. Block walls and framed walls that use 2-by-6-inch framing require a door jamb that’s 6 9/16 inches. You should always measure your finished wall thickness to get an accurate width for your door jamb material.

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