{"id":18437,"date":"2026-06-01T14:46:04","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T09:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aluminiummagazine.com\/mag\/?p=18437"},"modified":"2026-06-01T14:46:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T09:16:06","slug":"best-security-storm-doors-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aluminiummagazine.com\/mag\/doors\/best-security-storm-doors-protection.html","title":{"rendered":"Best Security Storm Doors for Maximum Front Door Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your front door lock stops someone from turning the handle. But what stops someone from kicking the door in, prying the frame apart, or breaking a sidelight and reaching through?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A standard storm door adds a second barrier. But a true security storm door is engineered to resist forced entry\u2014heavy-gauge extruded aluminum, reinforced strike plates, tamper-proof hinges, and high-tensile stainless steel mesh that stops a crowbar cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many homeowners assume security means heavy steel. That&#8217;s outdated thinking. Modern aluminum security doors offer the same or better impact resistance without the rust, weight, and maintenance headaches.<\/p><div class=\"pai-ad\" style=\"min-height:250px;visibility:hidden;\"><span style=\"display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 10px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #999999;\">Ads<\/span>\r\n<!-- Display-300x250-1 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3838168351244230\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9933646018\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide covers what actually makes a storm door secure, the steel vs. aluminum debate, and which features separate cosmetic doors from protective barriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Misconception: Steel Is Always Stronger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walk into any big-box store, and you&#8217;ll see &#8220;security doors&#8221; made of welded steel bars or expanded metal. They look tough. And they are\u2014against a casual kick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But steel rusts. A scratched powder coating in a coastal or humid environment leads to corrosion within months. Rust weakens welds and eats through tubes from the inside. Five years later, that &#8220;tough&#8221; steel door is structurally compromised.<\/p><div class=\"pai-ad\" style=\"min-height:250px;visibility:hidden;\"><span style=\"display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 10px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #999999;\">Ads<\/span>\r\n<!-- Display-300x250-1 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3838168351244230\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9933646018\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Premium extruded aluminum, on the other hand, doesn&#8217;t rust. Ever. Marine-grade aluminum alloys (6061, 6063) are used in boat hulls and aircraft frames. They resist salt, humidity, and temperature swings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real comparison isn&#8217;t steel vs. aluminum. It&#8217;s <strong>heavy-gauge extruded aluminum vs. thin steel tubing<\/strong>. Quality aluminum wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Makes a Storm Door &#8220;Security Grade&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every storm door qualifies as a security door. Look for these specific engineering features:<\/p><div class=\"pai-ad\" style=\"min-height:250px;visibility:hidden;\"><span style=\"display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 10px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #999999;\">Ads<\/span>\r\n<!-- Display-300x250-1 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3838168351244230\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9933646018\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Heavy-Gauge Extruded Aluminum Frame (0.080&#8243; Minimum)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standard storm door frames use 0.040\u20130.050&#8243; wall thickness. Security-grade doors start at 0.080&#8243; and go up to 0.125&#8243; (1\/8 inch). The frame must resist prying and spreading\u2014where a crowbar tries to widen the gap between door and jamb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask for the exact wall thickness. &#8220;Heavy-duty&#8221; is marketing. &#8220;0.080-inch 6063-T5 aluminum&#8221; is a specification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Reinforced Strike Plate and Deadbolt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lock is only as strong as what it anchors into. Security doors include:<\/p><div class=\"pai-ad\" style=\"min-height:250px;visibility:hidden;\"><span style=\"display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 10px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #999999;\">Ads<\/span>\r\n<!-- Display-300x250-1 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3838168351244230\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9933646018\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Steel strike plate<\/strong> with 3-inch screws into the framing stud<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadbolt with 1-inch throw<\/strong> (minimum)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anti-drill and anti-pick cylinder<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reinforced lock housing<\/strong> \u2013 not plastic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cheap doors use a basic latch and a thin stamped strike plate. A firm shoulder push defeats it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Stainless Steel Security Mesh (Not Standard Screen)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standard fiberglass or aluminum insect screen tears with a utility knife. Security mesh is different:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>304 or 316 stainless steel wire<\/strong> (marine grade for coastal)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wire diameter 0.027&#8243; or thicker<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aperture 3\/32&#8243; or smaller<\/strong> (fine enough to block insects too)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Welded or woven construction<\/strong> \u2013 resists cutting, prying, and pushing through<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some premium meshes are rated to withstand 200+ foot-pounds of impact\u2014equivalent to a grown man&#8217;s full-force kick.<\/p><div class=\"pai-ad\" style=\"min-height:250px;visibility:hidden;\"><span style=\"display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 10px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #999999;\">Ads<\/span>\r\n<!-- Display-300x250-1 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3838168351244230\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9933646018\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Hinge Security Pins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standard hinges have removable pins. Pull the pin, remove the door. Security hinges include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Non-removable pins<\/strong> (set screw locks pin in place)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hidden pivot hinges<\/strong> (no exposed pins at all)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Three heavy-duty hinges<\/strong> minimum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Jamb Reinforcement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The door frame itself must resist spreading. Look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reinforced aluminum jamb<\/strong> with internal steel stiffener<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multi-point locking<\/strong> (locks at top, middle, and bottom)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security studs<\/strong> that engage into the jamb when the door closes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a foundation-level understanding of storm door protection, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/aluminiummagazine.com\/mag\/doors\/what-do-storm-doors-do-for-home.html\"><strong>what do storm doors do for a home guide<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><div class=\"pai-ad\" style=\"min-height:250px;visibility:hidden;\"><span style=\"display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 10px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #999999;\">Ads<\/span>\r\n<!-- Display-300x250-1 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3838168351244230\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9933646018\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steel vs. Aluminum Security Doors: The Showdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Factor<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Steel Security Door<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Aluminum Security Door<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">80\u2013120 lbs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">40\u201360 lbs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Rust resistance<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Poor (needs painting)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Excellent (anodized or powder-coated)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Impact strength<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Very high<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">High (thicker gauge needed)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Frame thickness needed<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.050&#8243; \u2013 0.065&#8243;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.080&#8243; \u2013 0.125&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Hinge wear<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Heavier door wears hinges faster<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Lighter door, less stress<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Marine\/coastal suitability<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No (rust within 2-3 years)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes (anodized)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Custom color options<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Limited (baked enamel)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Unlimited (powder-coated)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Lifespan in humid climate<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\u201310 years before rust<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20+ years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$300\u2013600<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$500\u20131,000+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The verdict:<\/strong> Steel works in dry, inland areas if you religiously touch up scratches. Aluminum is better everywhere\u2014and the only sensible choice within 10 miles of salt water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security Mesh: The Critical Component<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standard insect screen stops mosquitoes. It does not stop a knife, screwdriver, or fist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Security mesh is made of stainless steel wire, often woven or welded into a rigid panel. To test quality:<\/p><div class=\"pai-ad\" style=\"min-height:250px;visibility:hidden;\"><span style=\"display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 10px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #999999;\">Ads<\/span>\r\n<!-- Display-300x250-1 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3838168351244230\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9933646018\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wire gauge:<\/strong> 0.027&#8243; or thicker (standard screen is 0.011&#8243;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cut resistance:<\/strong> A utility knife should not penetrate with one pass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Push-out resistance:<\/strong> Should not flex inward more than 1 inch with firm hand pressure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some top-tier security meshes are rated <strong>ASTM F1233<\/strong> (forced entry resistance) or <strong>CPTED<\/strong> (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) certified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stainless Steel Grade Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>304 stainless steel<\/strong> \u2013 Standard, good corrosion resistance. Fine for most inland locations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>316 stainless steel<\/strong> \u2013 Marine grade. Contains molybdenum for superior salt resistance. Mandatory for coastal Florida, Texas, California.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cheap &#8220;security doors&#8221; use 304 mesh painted black. Salt air will cause rust spots at the weld points within 12 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Applications for Security Storm Doors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High-Crime Urban Areas (Chicago, Detroit, Baltimore, Philadelphia, parts of LA\/NYC)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Full-height stainless steel mesh, multi-point locking, reinforced jamb, non-removable hinge pins. The door should look substantial enough to deter casual attempts.<\/p><div class=\"pai-ad\" style=\"min-height:250px;visibility:hidden;\"><span style=\"display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 10px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #999999;\">Ads<\/span>\r\n<!-- Display-300x250-1 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3838168351244230\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9933646018\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coastal Florida, Texas, Georgia, South Carolina<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>316 marine-grade stainless steel mesh<\/strong> + <strong>anodized aluminum frame<\/strong> (not powder-coated). Powder coating peels if salt gets under a scratch. Anodizing is integral to the metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Homes with Glass Sidelights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A sidelight next to your front door is a vulnerability\u2014break the glass, reach in, unlock the door. A security storm door that covers both the door and sidelight (or a separate security screen over the sidelight) closes that gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rental Properties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Landlords install security doors to reduce liability and break-in claims. Durable, low-maintenance aluminum with security mesh lasts through multiple tenants.<\/p><div class=\"pai-ad\" style=\"min-height:250px;visibility:hidden;\"><span style=\"display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 10px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #999999;\">Ads<\/span>\r\n<!-- Display-300x250-1 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3838168351244230\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9933646018\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remote or Rural Properties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not necessarily high crime, but response times are longer. A security door buys critical minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a comparison of security vs. basic storm door construction, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/aluminiummagazine.com\/mag\/doors\/storm-doors-vs-screen-doors-difference.html\"><strong>storm doors vs. screen doors guide<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Security Storm Doors Do NOT Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stop a firearm<\/strong> \u2013 Security mesh is not bulletproof. Ballistic doors exist but cost thousands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Replace a deadbolt on your primary door<\/strong> \u2013 You still need a quality lock on your main entry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevent window entry<\/strong> \u2013 A security storm door protects only the door opening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installation for Security, Not Just Fit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A $1,000 security door installed with drywall screws fails instantly. Security installation requires:<\/p><div class=\"pai-ad\" style=\"min-height:250px;visibility:hidden;\"><span style=\"display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 10px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #999999;\">Ads<\/span>\r\n<!-- Display-300x250-1 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3838168351244230\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9933646018\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>3-inch screws<\/strong> through the strike plate into the stud<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security screws<\/strong> (non-removable head) on hinges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reinforced framing<\/strong> behind the jamb (add backing if needed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No gaps<\/strong> wider than 1\/8 inch between door and jamb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professional installation is strongly recommended. The extra $150\u2013200 ensures the door performs as engineered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Security Features Cheat Sheet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Feature<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Must-Have<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Nice-to-Have<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Frame wall thickness<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.080&#8243; min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.125&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Deadbolt throw<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1 inch<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1.5 inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Strike plate screws<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3 inches into stud<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4 inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Security mesh material<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">304 stainless<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">316 stainless (coastal)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Hinge pin security<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Non-removable<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Hidden pivot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Jamb reinforcement<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Steel stiffener<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Multi-point locking<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>The Bottom Line<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A security storm door is not a decorative accessory. It&#8217;s a functional barrier that can mean the difference between a deterred intruder and a successful break-in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most US homes, a <strong>heavy-gauge extruded aluminum frame<\/strong> with <strong>stainless steel security mesh<\/strong>, <strong>1-inch deadbolt<\/strong>, <strong>reinforced strike plate<\/strong>, and <strong>non-removable hinge pins<\/strong> provides excellent protection without the rust and weight of steel.<\/p><div class=\"pai-ad\" style=\"min-height:250px;visibility:hidden;\"><span style=\"display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 10px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #999999;\">Ads<\/span>\r\n<!-- Display-300x250-1 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3838168351244230\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9933646018\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose <strong>304 stainless mesh<\/strong> for inland areas. Upgrade to <strong>316 marine-grade<\/strong> within 10 miles of salt water. Specify <strong>anodized finish<\/strong> for coastal homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Install with proper screws into studs. Replace the cheap latch that comes with the door if necessary. And remember: the best security door in the world still needs a solid primary door and deadbolt behind it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a complete starting point, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/aluminiummagazine.com\/mag\/doors\/best-aluminum-storm-doors-buyers-guide.html\"><strong>best aluminum storm doors for front entrances buyer&#8217;s guide<\/strong><\/a>, then filter for models with security mesh and reinforced frames.<\/p><div class=\"pai-ad\" style=\"min-height:250px;visibility:hidden;\"><span style=\"display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 10px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #999999;\">Ads<\/span>\r\n<!-- Display-300x250-1 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3838168351244230\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9933646018\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div><script>document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){\n        if(window.innerWidth <= 768){\n            if (\"immediate\" === \"delay\") {\n                setTimeout(function(){document.querySelectorAll(\".pai-ad\").forEach(el=>el.style.visibility=\"visible\")},0);\n            } else if (\"immediate\" === \"scroll\") {\n                window.addEventListener(\"scroll\",function(){\n                    let s=window.scrollY\/(document.body.scrollHeight-window.innerHeight);\n                    if(s>0.1){\n                        document.querySelectorAll(\".pai-ad\").forEach(el=>el.style.visibility=\"visible\");\n                    }\n                });\n            } else {\n                document.querySelectorAll(\".pai-ad\").forEach(el=>el.style.visibility=\"visible\");\n            }\n        } else {\n            document.querySelectorAll(\".pai-ad\").forEach(el=>el.remove());\n        }\n    });<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your front door lock stops someone from turning the handle. But what stops someone from kicking the door in, prying the frame apart, or breaking a sidelight and reaching through? A standard storm door adds a second barrier. 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