sliding door (windows, hurricane, glass)

[High_Plains_Retired]

Short of what has already bee suggested, my only remaining suggestion is to change the sliding doors to something that is more secure, solid wood or metal.

[Pruzhany]

Originally Posted by NCtoMiami

I should have mentioned i already have the rod but down here in south Florida thieves just lift the door.

Drill a set of holes in the upper channel and place heavy screws in them. Screw them deep enough that the door can pass them easily. With them in place the door cannot be lifted.

[FloridaKash]

Originally Posted by K'ledgeBldr

Pin lock-

How to Add a Lock to a Sliding Glass Door : How-To : DIY Network

I have these on all my sliding doors. Works well.

[NCtoMiami]

Thank you for all the information. I called local contractor and he recommended double bolt for sliding glass door. I am trying to figure out how it will work. It will be on 2 doors and he said $130

[brokensky]

Originally Posted by FloridaKash

I have these on all my sliding doors. Works well.

I had these first installed in the 70s on my sliding glass doors. Installed on any sliding doors in homes we later had. My parents put them on their doors, as well. Simple and effective.

I agree - works well.

[mmyk72]

Originally Posted by anifani821

I had these first installed in the 70s on my sliding glass doors. Installed on any sliding doors in homes we later had. My parents put them on their doors, as well. Simple and effective.

I agree - works well.

I saw this suggestion and I'm giving it serious thought ... kind of scared though to drill thru my sliding door frame. Should I aim for mid-way of the vertical frame on the upper corner ?

[NCtoMiami]

Originally Posted by mmyk72

I saw this suggestion and I'm giving it serious thought ... kind of scared though to drill thru my sliding door frame. Should I aim for mid-way of the vertical frame on the upper corner ?

My husband is afraid he night shatter the glass.

[Annie53]

Originally Posted by Annie53

I have one of these at the top of my sliding glass door. The bolt slides up, into the top of the door frame. {I have never bothered to lock it with the keys.}

I also have a snug fitting stick across the bottom that I painted to match the door trim. It fits right down into the track. 7/16th inch thick, 1 1/4 inch high, cut to length.....the strips of wood used as stops for interior doors {I don't know what they are called. }.

Plus, of course, the normal lock on the handle of the door.

First Watch 5142 Keyed Patio Sliding Door Bolt Lock with Non-Removable Screws

Check out this lock....^^^^......several short screws go into the door where the glass is......the bolt that requires a large, deep, hole goes into the frame, above the door. {This lock goes on the side of the door, where the two halves of the door meet, not the front of the door.} No danger of hitting the glass.

[valicky]

Originally Posted by NCtoMiami

Thank you for all the information. I called local contractor and he recommended double bolt for sliding glass door. I am trying to figure out how it will work. It will be on 2 doors and he said $130

Not sure if it's the same thing but we have something like this:

Sliding Glass Door Lock from LOCKiT! | The Home Depot - Model 200100100

I don't remember my dh cursing when installing so I think it was easy.

[FloridaKash]

Originally Posted by valicky

Not sure if it's the same thing but we have something like this:

Sliding Glass Door Lock from LOCKiT! | The Home Depot - Model 200100100

I don't remember my dh cursing when installing so I think it was easy.

Looks interesting but I had to laugh at the marketing.

"Make any sliding glass door a high security door with LOCKiT!. The first double-bolt secure sliding glass door lock."

I mean really... it's not possible for a glass door to be high security. Secured... sure... High security? Pahlease.