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"	Two 1/32" Pieces Stacked One on Top of the Other	1/32"
Number of Pieces of Metal to Install	2	2	5
Overall Product Length	72"	59"	48"
Mounting Screws: Type & Length	12 Heavy Duty Torx Large Diameter 3" Long	Light Duty Philips Small Diameter 2.5" Long	Light Duty Philips Small Diameter 2.5" Long
Hinge Reinforcement?	Yes - 3" Heavy Duty Torx Head Hinge Screws	Yes - 1.5" Hinge Screws	Yes - With Thin Sheet Metal Plates
Disassemble the Door Frame Trim to Install?	No (Mounts on Door Frame)	No (Mounts on Door Frame)	Yes - Sleeve Mounted (It Goes Behind the Door Frame Trim, You Must Remove  the Door Trim to Install Product)
Tools Needed For Installation	Drill, Torx Head Drive Bit (We supply the drive bit)	Drill, Drill Bit, Philips 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
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 - $79.95 48" Model - $69.95	$99.95 (Prices Vary by Dealer)	$99.95 (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 Surface Mount 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
 

Door Security Pro Products:

We manufacture 48" long units for $69.95 - More Info: Door Security Pro - 48"

We manufacture 72" long units for $79.95 - More Info:   Door Security Pro - 72" 
 
We manufacture a Door Lock Guard for $29.95 - More 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 competitors can and do make changes from time to time.