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Hollow-core interior door

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  • 13-08-2009 5:56pm
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    johndoe99
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    hi,

    i have a large collection of DVDs (over 20,000 euros), that i collect in my bedroom. Recently i began to wonder about security wise concerns.

    The Door is a Hollow-core interior door, which has a standard door lock, from what i can find out (im a newbie at DIY), its impossible to replace the door lock with another of high security such as a 5-lever as hollow core doors are made to a specific design and i cannot install door bolts as the rest of the door is hollow.

    My question:

    can anyone reading this post suggest any alternatives to securing this type of door rather than replacing it with a hardwood door.

    Thanks.
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    Joey the lips
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    Yeah sheat of steel on the front with a padlock....:D

    My maths is not to good but allowing 50 euro per DVD you have 400 DVD's in your room..... Jesus thats a hobby!

    Would you not invest in a hardwood door it sounds like it would be cheaper than any other safe proposal


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    Sleipnir
    Registered Users Posts: 5,514 ✭✭✭Sleipnir


    johndoe99 wrote: »
    hi,

    i have a large collection of DVDs (over 20,000 euros), that i collect in my bedroom. Recently i began to wonder about security wise concerns.

    The Door is a Hollow-core interior door, which has a standard door lock, from what i can find out (im a newbie at DIY), its impossible to replace the door lock with another of high security such as a 5-lever as hollow core doors are made to a specific design and i cannot install door bolts as the rest of the door is hollow.

    My question:

    can anyone reading this post suggest any alternatives to securing this type of door rather than replacing it with a hardwood door.

    Thanks.

    Those doors are basically made of compressed paper.There's not much point in replacing the lock with a high-security one.
    If someone really wants to get in, that door would burst open regardless. Even if you put in two deadbolt locks, a couple of bangs with a hammer on the hinges would open the door at that side.


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    johndoe99
    Registered Users Posts: 1,880 ✭✭✭johndoe99


    Joey the lips wrote: »
    Yeah sheat of steel on the front with a padlock....:D

    My maths is not to good but allowing 50 euro per DVD you have 400 DVD's in your room..... Jesus thats a hobby!

    Would you not invest in a hardwood door it sounds like it would be cheaper than any other safe proposal

    I was thinking that hardwood would be the safest bet, but ive never put a door in before. I have 1600 DVDs, it is a great hobby, thanks for your Input.


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    jack of all
    Registered Users Posts: 2,376 ✭✭✭jack of all


    If you scour Jumbletown, Adverts etc you will almost certainly pick up an old, solid core fire door for practically nothing. Failing that you could buy a new standard solid core fire door leaf for less than €100. The core is usually composed of a dense chipboard, veneered both faces with solid lippings on the long edges. Hang with 1 1/2 pairs ball bearing hinges and fit a 5 lever mortise deadbolt, with a second (Chubb type) deadbolt located a little lower down the face.


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