"Andy Whitfield" wrote in
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Hi
I'm going to get a new front door. I need it to be a good secure one but
also I have a limited budget.

A steel front door and frame costs the earth. I've been quoted £2000+
which is too much.

A PVC door and frame vary a lot in price but also in security. They
typically have a 3 point locking system (which is a good
thing) but I'm not sure just how strong a 'plastic' front door is?
Anyone ever had a break-in via a PVC front door?

A solid wooden door is probably stronger than a PVC door but I've been
told wooden doors can't have a 3 point locking system.
And wooden doors are vulnerable around the lock(s) and the wooden frames
also tend to splinter under force.

Wooden doors can have multi-point locks. However, the Police recommendation
is two BS thief resistant mortise locks, one at 1/3 and one at 2/3 of the
door height. All external doors should also be hung on three metal hinges,
not less than 100mm long.

Colin Bignell