Securing uPVC door

[number49]

Hi,

I have a uPVC back door which only has the standard lock and opens outwards (looks like it would be easy to lever it open). I think it's vulnerable and was wondering what I can do to make it more secure. Can rack bolts be fitted to uPVC doors?

Mike

 

[Burnerman]

Almost impossible to fit rack bolts due to the aluminium section inside the door.....if the door doesn't use a eurolock system which shoots pins into the bottom and top of the frame, you could consider changing your existing lock for a 5 lever dead locking type, or, if you want extra bolts maybe Yale multi purpose door bolts would do (Screwfix 58633) but again you could have problems with the fixing. However I have had success with these - but it takes a bit of luck for the self tapping screws to engage with the door internal structure.
Cheers John