Use severe-weather-resistant glass to prevent break-ins?

We need to replace the back door on our ground floor (where we have our tenant’s apartment) and would like to install something with glass in order to get some light in the hallway. Anyone know if severe-weather-resistant glass is reliable for deterring break-ins? We’re looking at this stuff:
http://www.odl.com/techinfo_impact.htm

If not, any other suggestions for what to do with the door?

much thanks!

carrie m

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 10 months ago

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pacificist | 13 years and 10 months ago

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i tried posting this answer once already and it didn’t take, so sorry if it turns up twice.

bhs’s advice for other entry points to keep an eye on sounds smart. as for windows, you might also look into security window film. i haven’t used it personally and don’t know how well it performs or how much it costs compared to severe weather-resistant glass, but i do know it’s out there. http://bit.ly/jDtdbU

BHS | 13 years and 10 months ago

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I used it for this purpose on a french door on the back of the house. it’s a deterrent in the sense that it takes longer to break in, but give someone 20 minutes or so and they’ll still be able to get in, or so I read. But that additional hassle may make a burglar move on to the next house or make it more likely someone will spot him trying to get in.

From what I’ve read online though there are lots of things a burglar would look for before resorting to breaking glass so make sure you have those covered too: unlocked doors and windows, easy to pick/remove door locks, exterior door hinges, sliding doors/windows that can be lifted out, etc.