Features:

  • The product is Zinc, Closed Bar Holder, For Use With 2x4.
  • Elegant and smooth finish
  • The product is manufactured in China
  • Manufactured from hot rolled steel
  • Designed for use with 2 x 4 lumber
  • Use with National's # 15 bar holder
Easy, cheap what a relief

Our neighborhood has been hit by multiple robberies with modus operandi being to kick in the door. Some of these occurred when residents were home. First, I bought a cheap door alarm but I was worried about it going off as a false alarm since it is only mounted with adhesive on the metal door. Also an alarm doesn't really provide peace of mind since the door could still be kicked in. I wanted to be safe when my husband is not home. These brackets plus a board were a cheap solution. I feel more relaxed already. PS The screws are sheet metal pan head 1.5" #12 from "house" depot. We were advised that the metal screws are even better than wood screws for this purpose and to make sure the head is flat. Update: In December, a police officer came over to take a statement about a man trying to break into homes. When he saw our door bar setup he said it was great because opportunistic burglars will move on if they face any resistance. He pulled on the hardware and said the 1.5" screws were deep enough.

Works very well with another part.

First off, as some have had some issues, this is for one bar! I would not buy two of these. For your best installation option you need to buy one other item with this. the open one. Here is the link for that one.

Bought this and the companion open bar holder to use ...

Bought this and the companion open bar holder to use as a pair. The door jamb was unfinished and protruded out from the outer 2X4 frame by about a half inch so I didn't opt for a 2X4 bar but used a piece of 1" X 4" Oak hardwood which I think will work just as well. The fit is snug but still has enough room to take the bar out. I added a drawer knob on one end of the hardwood to make it easier to insert and remove.

cheap added security

Sturdy and cheap. There is no better way to add some security to your doors that might not be used as often. I installed this on a back garage door that I really only use when we're hosting people on our deck. I don't remember if this came with screws, but I'd suggest drilling some pilot holes and using some lag bolts. If someone wants to break in that door, they're going to have to use a battering ram and make one heck of a racket. By that point they'd probably have already regretted the decision to break into my house. I used this in conjunction with the Stanley National Hardware open bar holder

Looks good and works perfectly!

Buy this CLOSED door bar bracket plus an OPEN top one, a 2x4, and 1/4" x 3 1/2" lag-screws (total cost for complete set-up = $15). Install by screwing bracket lag-screws into Jack-Studs on each side of door and you will have a 100% kick-proof door. NOTE: Install one bar about 1 ft above doorknob and a second bar 1-2 feet below doorknob and nobody is going to get through that door, not even with a prybar (unless you have a glass panel door or glass side-lights).

Anything Else Is An Invitation To Get Your Door Kicked In

After having the door to my shop kicked in and bashed down countless times by the scum of the earth, I turned to this 100% solid solution. Nothing else is as good. I've tried locks, deadbolts, and bars. This is 100% because it's a blockade. Note that the best way to set this up is to use: 1. Deck screws or lag bolts, connecting it to the door framing members, so the 2x4s that go around the door. 2. Use this closed bar holder on one side and then the open holder on the other. The open one is here: http://www.amazon.com/National-Hardware-SP15BC-Holder-Plated/dp/B005TIKPQW/ref=sr_1_13?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1424794937&sr=1-13 3. Then you just need a 2x4 to span the gap So for about $12 you've got more security than any lock or bar will ever offer. I've even seen people use two of these, one up and one down, but that seems like overkill to me. Let me know if this was helpful!

Sturdier than you might think

Very sturdy, more so than I expected. Perfect for securing a door. I used the closed one on one side, and the open one on the other, thinking that it would be harder to remove the bar with closed ones on both sides, and that the closed one would be sturdier than the open one. I am happy with what I did, but in hindsight, open ones on both sides would be sufficient. The open one is strong enough.

Well made A+

Surfaces and edges well finished, no need to sand to remove roughness or sharp edges. Very sturdy, no give or flexing. Depth is 1.5" not 2" as shown in pic and length of board opening is 3.75" not 4". But as I understand it 2x4s aren't actually 2" X 4" either. Today saw same bracket at LOWES for Less, about $4.75 Open bracket was also less.

Gives you more time

Two of these on a front door jam with a hard wood plank through them will give more time to react if someone tries to kick your front door in during the middle of the night when you're sound asleep for whatever reason, all of which are BAD. That extra time will allow you to realize what's going on and defend your family!

Very good bar holder for security

Used this along with an open bar braket to make a door barrier using a 2x4 sanded and painted to match the front door color and trim color so when its up, it blends in well. Don't think anyone's going to knock down, home invade, etc. Also have a large 8" bolt at top of door along with standard lock and deadbolt. Nowadays can 't be too safe.

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