There s special threading on them.
Locks for doors that open outward.
There are three different security hinges for outward swing exterior doors.
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Most types of locks for doors will work on both types of door handings.
Installation is a matter of screwing in three screws.
Figure 2 setscrew hinge.
These locks are labeled as reversible handing or universal handing and can be installed on either side of the door.
While latch guards are available both for inward and outward opening doors our focus will be on options that cater to out swinging doors.
Out swinging doors might seem pretty secure but they have some major flaws that can serve as easy entrance points for break ins.
A setscrew locks the hinge pin to one side of the hinge as shown in.
The 3 screws are for wooden doors and you use one of the 1 ones as a place holder.
Many people like the convenience of using the same key for all of their exterior doors.
Benefits of a single key.
The most popular option for outward swinging doors includes the defender security u 9500 latch guard which is a tough item made from heavy duty stainless steel.
One benefit of an outward door is that it can t be force kicked to open because of the door frame.
Package comes with two 3 screws and three 1 screws.
But the exterior door hinges can create security problems.