Hi, I am trying to upgrade the strength of my entry door for deterrence of break-ins. I am changing out my hinge screws, and knob and deadbolt lock screws (both in door side and the jam side) with 3" screws. I know not all screws are created equal and want to use the strongest screws for this. I know enough not to get the cheap Everbuilt brand screws from the big box store.
I tried to research this, but no definitive info like "this is what you want for your doors" or "this is among the strongest of the screws you will typically find". It looks like the production screws or multipurpose screws are better than the Everbuilt stuff, and I saw mention of GRK R4 and SPAX brand, but again nothing about the type from them or if that is about as good as I can do for strength.
Anyone have any knowledge or professional experience with strengthening doors that knows what would be the strongest screw type to use on hinges and locks/handles when upgrading the screws to 3" for better resistance to a door getting kicked in?
Thanks!!
I tried to research this, but no definitive info like "this is what you want for your doors" or "this is among the strongest of the screws you will typically find". It looks like the production screws or multipurpose screws are better than the Everbuilt stuff, and I saw mention of GRK R4 and SPAX brand, but again nothing about the type from them or if that is about as good as I can do for strength.
Anyone have any knowledge or professional experience with strengthening doors that knows what would be the strongest screw type to use on hinges and locks/handles when upgrading the screws to 3" for better resistance to a door getting kicked in?
Thanks!!