I have just purchased a new home and the back door opens out.
Exterior door opens out.
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If you live in a snowy environment opening the exterior door outward will be very difficult if there is a large amount of snow against it.
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But the exterior door hinges can create security problems.
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Positioning them on the inside makes them secure and keeps burglars from unhinging them.
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For example when we install entry doors in your home we almost always hang them to swing inward.
Entry doors come in a variety of styles colors and finishes making it easy to find one that matches your home s design and your personal preference.
A door that opens in has the hinge pins on the inside preventing someone from the outside from removing them.
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Doors around the outside of your house swing in or out depending what type of door it is.
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I am a big fan of the andersen frenchwood hinged patio door.
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We usually install the hinges on the inside of the jam.
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Moreover having the door open inward will preclude the possibility of opening the door into the face of the unsuspecting caller on the other side a concern that s particularly pressing if the door opens straight out onto the pavement.
Exterior doors that opened outwards were thought to be more advantage as they did not take up interior space the space needed to allow the door to open and it has always been felt that a door that opens outwards is easier to escape from in the event of a fire.
If the exterior door swings outward it could catch the wind on a windy day and basically get pulled away from your hand and possibly bang into something.
Out swinging doors might seem pretty secure but they have some major flaws that can serve as easy entrance points for break ins.
One benefit of an outward door is that it can t be force kicked to open because of the door frame.