International Pro Source, Inc. Patio Door Security Bar
by International Pro Source, Inc.
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Our Price: $8.07 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Category: Tools See more product details |
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of International Pro Source, Inc. Patio Door Security Bar
Customer Review: Works, but before you start, know this...
Summary: 4 Stars
What is not included in the box or even on this site is an actual picture showing this product once installed. I had never seen these before in real use, so a completed picture would have helped. They do include sketches, but it could have been better. Nonetheless, I purchased the item based on the customer reviews.
They include parts and screws depending on your patio door situation. Whether your sliding door is on the inside, outside, or if BOTH panels slide. So, there may be unused hardware once your job is complete. The installation instructions DON'T identify all pieces.
My sliding patio doors have the decorative grids between the glass. I have since completed the project and should have taken the horizontal grid into consideration when I chose where to position my bar. The most important factor while considering placement is to be sure you give your bar enough room to clear the top of the frame while the bar is not in use. After that, I should have positioned the bar to align with the grid system, so that it doesn't stand out. Frankly, it is not aesthetically pleasing. I'll have to decide whether to move it and deal with the bothersome open screw holes I would leave behind, or keep it where it is and deal with the blatantly mispositioned bar. Hopefully, if you have the same grid system, you will avoid this error.
I must say that I ordered this item 4 months prior to installment. I hadn't even opened the box until today. The bar that was included had a warped/bent center. I'm hoping that it doesn't prove defective if and when needed to actually perform! It's probably too late to exchange, but I definitely would have had I opened the box in a much more timely fashion.
My slider is less than 48"s wide, so I did need to cut the bar. I did with a hacksaw, easily.
I used a level, but passed on the 1/8 drillbit/drilling. They warn you not to go too deep on the sliding door because you could hit the glass panel and it could cause breakage. I didn't take the chance and just used a screwdriver manually. Just needed a little elbow grease.
Bottom line, once installed this product does give my previously "shaky" door a nice and tight secure fit. That was the goal!
Customer Review: Great Lock but harder to install than I thought
Summary: 4 Stars
I read all of the other reviews before buying this and I went to other stores to try to find it first. The only ones I found at Home Depot and Lowe's had an adjustable bar that was held at the needed size by some kind of tension clip. I thought that was inadequate and liked that this one adjusted by cutting to size. I found cutting it to size to be easy with a hack saw and only took a few minutes. I also bought a 1/2" square length of wood that fit perfectly inside the hollow bar to give it added strength without making it too heavy.
I found it harder to install that some others. Getting the bar part was easy enough but the side that has the rest was harder than I wanted it to be. Even with all of my efforts it is off a little. It is level (and I used a level) but it is a little closer to the glass than the hinged/bar side. Still it seems to work well now that I have it in place. The screw heads stripped easily and I had to go buy some new ones after my initial effort. That was fine but I think the screws that come with it are kind of cheap.
I would say once it is installed it is AWESOME! I love that it is one piece, I love the key that prevents lifting it up. It is a great product. I gave it 4 stars because I found it a little harder to install than I thought it should be and harder than other reviewers seem to think it was.
The shipping was fast and it was well packaged in bubble wrap.
I recommend it, just measure carefully and be careful with the screws unless you want to have to go buy more like I did.
Customer Review: A must for sliding doors
Summary: 5 Stars
Just as advertised - very functional - excellent value. Installation can be accomplished by pretty much anyone with a hack saw, 1/8" drill bit, drill & Phillips head screw driver. I had two doors done in 20 minutes.
I was always finding the old wood stick not replaced after someone used the door. This puts the bar at a much more convenient level. Dropping and locking it has become second nature for everyone in the house.
I purchased paint that matches my door frame but chose to leave the anodized aluminum, which actually isn't that noticeable as it blends with the sky in the background.
Amazon vendor (az partsmaster) was solid with a quick ship and everything bubble wrapped well.
Customer Review: Feel more secure
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading reviews of several safety stops for my patio door, I chose this one. I wasn't sure if I could install it myself but knew my son could when he visited. After reading the instructions and using a level, screwdriver,a nail to start the hole for the screws, I installed it myself. I used a regular saw to cut to fit and after placing the rubber cap on ,it didn't matter if the cut was a little rough. The price, installation and feeling more secure in my home are wonderful benefits from this product. Local stores, Home Depot and Lowes, didn't carry the bar ,which I think is a big mistake, online is the only way I could buy the bar. If this grandmother can install it, so can all the other ladies reading this review!Customer Review: Great inexpensive security!
Summary: 5 Stars
Well constructed, and easy to install. You may need to cut to size, and also make sure you remove any rubber bumper from your existing slider if that gets in the way (you can install a smaller one below this bar if you need to). The locking pin would require an intruder to completely shatter the entire slider, from what I can tell. Remember- burglars look for convenience. Make it harder than someone elses' house and they will most likely bypass yours.