Installing an entry door for a workshop?
Question:I'm building a 16x20 workshop in the back yard. There will be a 36" steel entry door along the front wall near the left front of the addition. For security purposes, is it better to have the door open towards the inside or have it open out? I was thinking of having it open towards the inside so when fully open it would be parallel with the left side of the building. But would that make it easier for someone to kick it in? Does that not matter? I realize that if someone wants to break in they will probably find a way in. So should I just install it the way that works best with the inside shop layout? Please help I'm OCD' ing.
Answers:
All external doors should open to the inside for security purposes. If not then the hinges will be on the outside, making it vulnerable.
If security is a concern, add an extra king stud to each side, and use long screws through the hinges. Get a good deadbolt.
if you plan on using it for commercial use the door has to swing out for Fire escape purpose ..
The door should swing in. Out swinging doors are too east to card open, and the hinges would be outside where the bad guys can attack them. An inswinging door's hinges are inside, and the stop molding prevents tampering with the latch. And yes, install a deadbolt (and use it!).
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