Will converting my door to a Dutch door affect security?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Do French doors have one handle or two handles?

• <div><p>French doors usually have two handles, with one for each door. However, some French doors only include a single door adjacent to a panel of glass that doesn’t open or close. In that case, you’d have a single handle on the door side and no handle on the stationary side.</p></div>

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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 you install a door jammer?

• <div><p>Door jammers are designed for easy installation and portability. You can use them at home or while traveling if you&rsquo;re looking for added security. Slide the foot under the door, then turn the bolt to tighten until it is fitted to the door. Look for options with a padded, adjustable foot to fit tricky door edges and avoid damage.</p></div>

Q: Which side of the hinge goes on the door?

• <div><p>The vast majority of hinges are symmetrical, and either side of the hinge can go on the door or the frame. Occasionally, you'll find a hinge specifically made for right or left-handed doors with different attachment hardware or larger plates on one side. In most cases, the large side of the hinge goes on the frame.</p><p>It is possible to install hinges backward, so be careful when placing them. Position the hinge so that the hinge pin faces the direction the door will swing. For example, if you're standing on the side the door will open into, the pin should be visible. Be extra careful when installing exterior doors, as placing the hinges on the outside for an outward-facing door makes your home much easier to break into.</p></div>

Q: Is it better to install a door in warm weather?

• <div><p>While spring and summer&rsquo;s temperate weather can make the project more pleasant and give you more daytime hours to start and complete it, there&rsquo;s otherwise no advantage to framing a door in spring or summer versus fall and winter.</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2023
Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence are clearly reflected in your work. You consistently deliver high-quality work and I was very pleased to have hired Reyes Electric . I will definitely hire them in the future and will recommend them to everyone! Thank you Reyes Electric you...
Reyes Electric
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Reviewed in November 2023
Chuck was very thorough in his explanation of the current state of our roof and how to make repairs. He was very accommodating regarding our repair needs, we had more issues due to leaky gutters etc... i highly recommend this company because of the high quality materials and knowledgeable...
DaBella - Grand Junction (roofing)
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Reviewed in March 2023
The finish turned out well with alot of texture and perfect grey color. Still no cracks, pitches away from house. With decorative 2'z2' saw cut squares at a 45* Duane
606 MASONRY LLC
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Reviewed in June 2018
They did such a good job! My shower door is beautiful. The work ended up being higher than the quote and they stuck to the original estimate. I would recommend!
The Mountain Glass Guys, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2017
I told the guy there was a 4" pvc pipe coming out the door of our crawl space which ran back under the house to the base of the water heater. I guess to get fresh air for the water heater. The Bishop guy said that may be the problem and any way there is no 'code' or reason to have it so he...
Bishop Plumbing & Heating Inc
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Reviewed in August 2016
Tom & Carrie came out to do give me a bid on kitchen cabinets and I ended up hiring them to finish all the detail work in my new home, which included everything from siding, to decks, to balcony railings to doors and window trim! They and their crew have been outstanding to work with. Very...
DZ Remodeling, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2014
When I first contracted Lawn and Landcare to do my lawn, I immediately told the owner that I had dogs and my elderly mother lives at home and needs a particular time every Thursday, so she can get the dogs in. I told him I knew there was dog excrement in the back yard and he said no...
Lawn & Landcare
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Reviewed in July 2013
Saw truck over internet, and made an offer. The offer was accepted, made a deposit contingent on my final approval when I arrive in Denver. Arrived in the morning, saw truck and visual inspection had some minor details to work out. Made arrangements to test drive! Noted to salesman Dan Blevins...
Family Trucks & Vans
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Reviewed in July 2013
It was okay. Whoever did the work got a lot of soot inside of the house and there was some hand prints left on our wall and a door. In terms of pricing, we had it done once before by a different company and I think it was about the same.
Quality Fireplace & Chimney Service
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Reviewed in July 2009
Fast, Friendly, and Professional. Ralph and his test worked quickly to fix my broken sliding door and did it at a reasonable price.
S. and H. Home Improvement Company
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