The Ideal Security SK110W Patio Door Security Bar should provide adequate security to any sliding patio door in your home. Made of a very durable metal, you will find that this security bar is not only a physical deterrent, but a visual one, too.
Installation is very simple. This bar can be installed with one person, although it is more ideal if you have two, so that one person can hold the bar level while the other person drills holes,and then the screws, into the patio door. Several holes are drilled on each side of the door for installation, as both sides of the bar have several screws that hold it in place. The left side of the bar features a metal hinge that allows the security bar to swivel up and down to lock into place, while the right side of the bar has a metal "hook", which permanently mounts on the sliding door itself, to allow you to secure the bar in place.
Once installed, the bar can retract and slide up against the side of the door when not in-use. When you decide to secure the door, you simply slide the bar down, extend it as necessary, and then lock it in place within the metal "hook" on the right side. Do note that this connection can be relatively tight, although this is noticed more when opening/removing the bar than when you secure it...however, since this is a security bar, it is probably better to be difficult to remove than easy! The manufacturer's instructions recommend installing the bar above the sliding door's handle, for maximum efficiency.
NOTE: If you have an outer door (where the outer door is the one that slides) the security bar should be installed parallel to (above) the interior track, typically with the patio door handle on the right side. If your door slides the opposite way, with the sliding door's track on the other/outer side, this will not properly secure your sliding door. If you have an inner door, you would want to mount this to the side of the inner door, so that the bar essentially blocks the door from being opened sideways, similar to how it would be if you placed a piece of wood or a broomstick in the track at the bottom. However, instead of this sitting in the track, it is mounted to the doorframe itself.
EDIT TO PREVIOUS PARAGRAPH: Originally I had noted that this could only be installed on doors where the outer door is the one that slides. This was a misunderstanding on my part. As you can see from photos three and four for this product on Amazon, you can mount it regardless of which door is the one that slides, but it the bracket to which the bar connects will change location depending on the type of door.
Once installed and secured, this security bar should protect against most force attacks, such as when an intruder tries to use their strength to force the door to slide, as well as most bump attacks, where an intruder tries to bump the sliding door up or down so that it falls off of it's track.
Overall, this is an inexpensive solution to what could be a costly and dangerous problem. While the bar is not the most attractive, it is definitely a physical and visual deterrent that is very secure in place. 5/5 stars
| Manufacturer | Ideal Security Inc. |
|---|---|
| Part Number | BK110W |
| Item Weight | 1.03 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 30.25 x 5.4 x 4.16 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | BK110W |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | Pack Size 1 |
| Color | White |
| Style | Patio |
| Material | Plastic |
| Pattern | Bar |
| Shape | T-Shaped |
| Installation Method | pressure_mounted |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Handle Material | Aluminum |
| Mounting Type | Door Mount |
| Special Features | Adjustable |
| Included Components | Mounting Hardware, Child-proof anti-lift lock, Saddle |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Limited one year warranty: All of Ideal Security products are warranted to be free of labour and material defects for one year from date of purchase. Defective products can be returned to place of purchase with proof of purchase for replacement. Contact Ideal’s customer service for information on missing parts or specific application situations. Customer service: 1-800-361-2236 x 234 or visit our web site at www.idealinc.com |
