Hello,
we have decided on a condominium that is currently under construction. The developer offers some custom options as catalog upgrades for an additional cost. A secure apartment entrance door is very important to us, especially since the unit is located in the attic.
The standard door meets the RC2 security rating with a mortise lock and a single-point locking system. For about €1300 (approximately $1400) extra, a door according to the RC3 standard is available. This version includes, among other features, a multi-point locking system with two swing bolts.
From what I understand, the RC3 standard also requires additional components (the door must be thicker, have hinge security, etc.), so the extra cost should be justified, right?
As an alternative, I could choose the less expensive RC2 door and install a security bar (also called a door security bar or door jammer). Maybe someone can share their opinion on which option would offer better overall security. The developer does not offer an RC4 door.
Best regards!
we have decided on a condominium that is currently under construction. The developer offers some custom options as catalog upgrades for an additional cost. A secure apartment entrance door is very important to us, especially since the unit is located in the attic.
The standard door meets the RC2 security rating with a mortise lock and a single-point locking system. For about €1300 (approximately $1400) extra, a door according to the RC3 standard is available. This version includes, among other features, a multi-point locking system with two swing bolts.
From what I understand, the RC3 standard also requires additional components (the door must be thicker, have hinge security, etc.), so the extra cost should be justified, right?
As an alternative, I could choose the less expensive RC2 door and install a security bar (also called a door security bar or door jammer). Maybe someone can share their opinion on which option would offer better overall security. The developer does not offer an RC4 door.
Best regards!
Wait, ETW? Are you talking about the main entrance door or the apartment door? For the apartment door to become a problem, a burglar would first have to get into the building. I would bring this up with the homeowners’ association and push for a correspondingly secure main entrance door.
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nordanney4 May 2021 21:01Locking the door regularly is more important than having RC3 or RC4 security ratings. RC2 is sufficient.
Tarnari schrieb:
Wait, are you talking about the front door or the apartment door? For the apartment door to be a problem, a burglar would first have to get into the building. I would raise this issue with the homeowners' association and push for a correspondingly secure front door. The front door will definitely never be locked, so even a secure front door doesn't provide protection. And based on experience, someone always opens when the doorbell rings...
nordanney schrieb:
Regularly locking the door is more important than RC3 or RC4. RC2 is sufficient. The door is always locked. But a locked door doesn't help if it can be pried open with a screwdriver in a minute...
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Bertram1004 May 2021 21:41I wouldn’t spend money on that. The likelihood of a break-in, despite what the newspapers sometimes sensationalize as a series of burglaries, is not that high. Maybe a good insurance policy that covers damages in case something happens.
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