Door Barricade | Door Jam Door Stoppers Security Bar Add Extra Security to Your Inward Opening Front Door at Home - an Innovative Solution from The Law Enforcement Experts (Silver)

I rarely write reviews but I thought it might help others if I shared what I learned having recently installed and used this product. I originally heard about the Door Bull on a DIY Network (now known as Magnolia Network) TV show. It sounded like a very intriguing product and it would provide me with more security protection and peace-of-mind. I have been waiting to buy it hoping it would drop in price like it did late last year. It has not changed price in some time so I finally made the decision to buy it at the current price and not the sale price. As other people have already mentioned, the mounting hardware, specifically the mounting screws and drill bit provided inside the box, are low quality. My best guess is that the screws are a low quality zinc. I decided to use my own 1/8 drill bit. Even knowing that the mounting hardware was low quality and being extremely careful (e.g. pre-drilling holes, setting my power drill on the appropriate torque setting, taking my time, etc.) I also almost stripped out some of the screw heads. I used a PH2 phillips screw bit (shown in photo) and it seemed to fit the head of the provided 3 screws the best. In my photo, it shows that I had to mortise the main Door Bull mounting bracket into the door jam. Using a sharp wood chisel, it was actually not very difficult. I simply held the main Door Bull mounting bracket up to the door jam, used a pencil to trace around it, and then chiseled it down to the right depth (approximately 1/8) so that the mounting bracket would be completely flush with the rest of the door jam. If I did not mortise it out, I would not have worked on my door because there was a very minimal gap between the door and the door jam which is really great for keeping the weather out but made it so that I had to mortise the Door Bull in or it definitely would not have worked in my situation. The Door Bull comes with a total of six 3 low quality zinc screws. Three of them are for the main Door Bull mounting bracket and three of them are supposed to be used to swap out shorter screws in three of hinges on your door (opposite side of door than where Door Bull is located) with longer screws which is a great idea. When I started swapping out the screws that were in the door hinges and screwed into the door jam, I was shocked to see just how short most of them were. In my photo, the far left 3 screw is what comes inside the Door Bull box. The middle screw is what was holding my door to the door jam and those screws were only 3/4 long. A 3/4 screw in a hinge is really more for just looks and it seemed like an angry toddler probably could have kicked my door in on the hinge side. After seeing just how short the hinge screws were, I went down to my local hardware store and purchased several 3 wood screws (far right screw in my photo). I replaced all the 3/4 hinge screws with the longer 3 wood screws. Again, the Door Bull provides you with a total of three screws to replace one screw in each hinge with a longer one but I wanted even more protection and my door had a total of 4 hinges. If I was going to all the time and effort to buy and install this product to improve security, I wanted to completely do it right and not leave several 3/4 hinge screws as the weakest part of my entire door. The quality of the actual main mounting bracket and the part that slides over it when in use (w/ the Door Bull logo on it) is good/decent quality. They are both made out of aluminum and I have no issues at all with the quality of those parts. I also appreciate that the Door Bull got me to check the door hinge screws since they provided three of them otherwise I probably would have had no idea just how short the door hinge screws were in my door. Using the Door Bull feels very solid and I have to say that I do believe that it has improved the security of my door. I previously had a cheap white flip latch on the door which is better than nothing but it really is not designed to provide much security protection from someone who is deliberately trying to force their way into your house. The Door Bull seems like it will do a much better job and my hope is that it never needs to get used in real life but I do have trust that it should do what its intended to do. For something that costs this much money and is designed to help improve the security of your home, the Door Bull really should come with higher quality mounting screws and a higher quality drill bit. I would really like to see them include something like stainless steel screws rather than cheap zinc screws. It would also have been great if they would have provided extra additional hinge screws (more than just 3) but as I mentioned, at least they got me to check those which I do appreciate. The Door Bull wouldnt work as well with extremely short 3/4 hinge screws holding the door to the door jam. An entire vertical side of the door (opposite side where the Door Bull is installed) would definitely have been the weakest point of the entire door. After replacing the short 3/4 hinge screws with 3 screws, I now have much more confidence that the security of my entire door set up has improved significantly. I gave the Door Bull 3 out of 5 stars specifically because of the cheap mounting screws and cheap drill bit. Had they provided high quality mounting screws and a drill bit (which is really what they should do for the price that they are charging), I would have given it 5 out of 5 stars. The other option would be for the Door Bull to significantly reduce the price of their product to correspond with the cheap mounting hardware provided. Since this product is designed to improve security, the right thing to do would be for them to make sure that all of the hardware provided is high quality. Update 11/5/19: The creators of The Door Bull have said that they are changing the screws to Stainless Steel screws based on user feedback. Once I find out when the change in production happened (or will be happening), I plan on updating my star rating on this product accordingly. Thank you Door Bull for reading our feedback and taking real action to make this product even better! It’s very much appreciated. Update December 2022: Updating my rating to 5 stars for two primary reasons: 1. They are now including high quality hardened metal screws - thank you Door Bull creators! 2. When I originally purchased the Door Bull, when it initially became available, it was $69.99. That cost seemed very high considering the amount and types of materials being used. I see the price right now is $27.99 (possibly a temporary sale price) which is less than half of what I originally paid and that lower price seems much more reasonable. After using the Door Bull daily on my front door for 3+ years, it’s still holding up great and it looks and functions as good as the first day it was installed. After writing my original review, I did purchase/install 1 additional Door Bull for another exterior-facing door on my house. I still strongly recommend this product.

I actually got this for my toddler who likes to run outside when Im not near the door. After running through the neighborhood half-dressed in a towel dripping wet from a partial shower a time or two I figured it was time to find something that could stop him. It works amazing and the peace of mind it brings knowing no ones getting in either is great! We have installed it in two different homes now and have not had a single problem with it at all!

I agree with some of the other reviewers here as far as the cheap drill bit and screws provided. I purchased mine just before Christmas 2019. I ended up CAREFULLY using the drill bit but I can see how it might snap. I installed the door jam plate with #10 3 Spax screws -- see pics. The heads protruded out as far as the set screw head, so if your door closes with the set screw it should close with the #10 Spax screws. You could probably use a slightly smaller screw but thats what I had handy, and they have a great reputation for holding. I also used the same screws to replace some of the preexisting short 1 screws in the door jam. I never did use the cheap zinc screws provided with the Door Bull over fear of stripping or snapping, plus I desired a beefier screw. Im pretty happy with the product otherwise.

I have these on all of my exterior doors. They lock the door up TIGHT and feel very secure. I have tested it by really ‘putting my shoulder into it’ trying to break the door in from outside and the door does not even flinch a bit. I have kicked in many doors so I know how to do it. I wouldn’t say these are 100% foolproof but for standard use and an extra layer of security these are a very simple & non-obtrusive solution that works.

Once I installed this device, along with several superior long screws, I find that with my normal deadbolt and this device, that it would take a pretty strong assault to gain entry. I feel confident that a simple 200 pound kick will not gain entry. Ive had to kick doors in, and usually the side molding and small screws into the 2 X 4 framing is what gives way. This clearly distributes the weight in a much wider (leverage) manner will require a much more vigorous assault to gain entry. A little pricey in my opinion but is far superior to another deadbolt or comparative assembly.

I bought this late last year and only recently got around to opening the box and installing it only to realize that the bracket you put the plate on when not in use is missing. Its been too long to return so Im reaching out to the seller to see if they will do anything to help me out. As for the install, I found that I couldnt close the door with the set screw in place so I had to do my adjustment with the door open but it came out alright. I didnt find the mounting hardware overly cheap but I suggest using a hand tool to install the screws (after drilling the holes) because they looked like they might strip out with a screw attachment on a drill. Ill update this review when I find out if the seller is willing to fix the missing part. Update - I reached out to the seller and a day later they contacted me and offered to send me the missing part. With that kind of service they earned more stars.

I am so please with my purchase of the Door Bull ( tried a less expensive unit first, had a hinge to clamp down on the door, no matter how I adjusted it, the door always pushed it open.) I decided to invest in the Door Bull, and I’m more than satisfied. It was easy to install to the door frame. Then, when I added the piece that blocks the door, I was jumping for joy! The Door Bull is stronger than my door lock and dead bolt. I live in a condo, with a main door and common hallway for residents. I never felt safe, until I had the Door Bull installed. This has been the single best investment I’ve made in my new condo of only a few months. Thank you to the creators.

I do recommend it for all

We are very happy that we bought these for all our doors. They were easy to install and we do sleep better at night knowing that theres added protection. Thank you to the men who saw a need and decided to take the time to fill it from what they were experiencing as officers. Anyone tries a forced entry here and we will be ready along with our friends S & W.

I read the other reviews and complaints about the screws that are included in the kit, and decided to get my own star headed 3 screws. I like mine better than what comes in the kit. I ended up replacing all of the screws in my door hinges (as shown in the photo, a 2 yr old could kick in my door), and used them for this Door Bull too. It fits well against the door, and there is no slack, its snug, and easy to slide in and out of the groove. For a little more security, its worth getting one of these, especially if you dont use your front door very often. However, if theres a power outage, and you dont have a battery backup on your garage door opener, then you are not going to get in your own house through the front door if this is in place. Common sense, sure....but theres always somebody that will forget.