Door Frame Reinforcement Competitor Comparison

Competitors vs.	Door Security Pro (72" Model)	Brand "A"	Brand "B"
Metal Type	Thick, 14 Gauge Cold-Rolled Steel	Thin, 18 Gauge Sheet Metal	Thin, 18 Gauge Sheet Metal
Thickness of Metal Used	1/16"	1/16" ea.  (Two 1/32" Pieces Stacked)	1/32"
Number of Pieces of Metal to Install	2	2	5
Approx. Product Length	72"	59"	48"
Mounting Screws  Type & Length	12 Heavy Duty Large Diameter 3" Long	Light Duty Small Diameter 2.5" Long	Light Duty Small Diameter 2.5" Long
Hinge Reinforcement?	Yes - 3" Heavy Duty Hinge Screws	Yes - 1.5" Hinge Screws	Yes - w/Thin Sheet Metal (Falsely Claims that ONLY THEY Reinforce the Hinges)
Disassemble the Door Frame Trim to Install?	No (Ours is Surface Mounted)	No (Surface Mounted)	Yes - Sleeve Mounted (It Goes Behind the Door Frame Trim, You Must Remove  the Door Trim to Install Product)
Tools Needed For Installation	Drill, Drive Bit (We supply the drive bit)	Drill, Drill Bit, Screwdriver	Drill, Drill Bit, Pry Bar, Hammer, Flashlight, Reciprocatiing Saw, Phillips & Flat Head Screwdrivers, Gloves, Carpenter's Level, Wood Shims
Approx. Installation Time	20 -30 Minutes Typically	20 -30 Minutes Typically	1.5 to 3 Hours Typically
Any Known Product Failures?	NEVER	YES See Proof Here	YES
Warranty	LIFETIME	Not Published	3 Years
Shipping Costs	FREE SHIPPING Orders normally ship the next day after you order - via  FedEx, UPS or USPS Priority Mail	$15.00 for 1 Unit $25.00 for 2 Units $30.00 for 3 Units $40.00 for 4 Units	Not Openly Listed
Re-Stocking Fee  For Return Items?	NEVER Returns are accepted within 30 days for ANY reason	Yes - 25% (After 30 Days)	Yes, Amount Not Published
Advertised Prices	72" Model - $99.95 (1 unit) $89.95 ea. (2+ units) OR 48" Model - $89.95 (1 unit) $79.95 ea. (2+ units)	$99.95 - $139 (1 unit) $89.95 - $139 (2+)   (Prices Vary by Dealer)	$99 to $170.00+ (Prices Vary by Dealer)

      
"Door Security Pro is #1 for a Good Reason... Because Nothing Else Compares!"
 

The competitors listed above use THIN, 18 GAUGE SHEET METAL to make their product. Below is the definitive proof that their 18 gauge metal is too weak to prevent the forced entry of a door when it's used for door frame reinforcement. The photo below was sent to us by a customer who owned the product and was taken by the police at the crime scene after they were burglarized. We have the police report on file.

Compare the Tools Needed to Install the
Door Security Pro vs. the Competitors Sleeve Style Product

Some of our competitors would have you believe that their "hot-rolled steel" products are superior to our "cold-rolled steel' products. Here's the truth from an unbiased source:

 Compare 14 Gauge Steel Thickness vs. 18 Gauge Steel Thickness
 

We manufacture 48" units for as low as $79.95. Info: Door Security Pro - 48"

We manufacture 72" units for as low as $89.95. Info: Door Security Pro - 72"

We manufacture a Door Lock Guard. Info: Door Lock Guard



Note: After very careful research, all facts listed are believed to be reliable at the time of publication (09/01/10). You should independently verify all facts before making a purchasing decision as manufacturers can and do make changes from time to time.