Will it work with metal doors?
26305
It really is a piece of junk. It won't keep anyone out, but might alarm you of an attempted break in.
26306
It won't work with any door that doesn't have a large enough gap between the sill and the bottom of the door. In other words, you have to sacrifice weather and bugs entering the bottom in order to get this wedge far enough under the door to stick there. Then there's the issue of the material upon which it sits. If it sits on a throw rug, the door when opening will slide the stopp back and will be of no use. If it sits on a solid but someone rough surface, it should grab that surface and work to a degree. I found it to be useless in my house, where I favor a tight fit between the door sill and the door. I returned it and bought a different device, which suits my needs.
26307
It won't work with any door that doesn't have a large enough gap between the sill and the bottom of the door. In other words, you have to sacrifice weather and bugs entering the bottom in order to get this wedge far enough under the door to stick there. Then there's the issue of the material upon which it sits. If it sits on a throw rug, the door when opening will slide the stopp back and will be of no use. If it sits on a solid but someone rough surface, it should grab that surface and work to a degree. I found it to be useless in my house, where I favor a tight fit between the door sill and the door. I returned it and bought a different device, which suits my needs. It won't work with any door that doesn't have a large enough gap between the sill and the bottom of the door. In other words, you have to sacrifice weather and bugs entering the bottom in order to get this wedge far enough under the door to stick there. Then there's the issue of the material upon which it sits. If it sits on a throw rug, the door when opening will slide the stopp back and will be of no use. If it sits on a solid but someone rough surface, it should grab that surface and work to a degree. I found it to be useless in my house, where I favor a tight fit between the door sill... » Read More It won't work with any door that doesn't have a large enough gap between the sill and the bottom of the door. In other words, you have to sacrifice weather and bugs entering the bottom in order to get this wedge far enough under the door to stick there. Then there's the issue of the material upon which it sits. If it sits on a throw rug, the door when opening will slide the stopp back and will be of no use. If it sits on a solid but someone rough surface, it should grab that surface and work to a degree. I found it to be useless in my house, where I favor a tight fit between the door sill and the door. I returned it and bought a different device, which suits my needs. « Show Less
26308
I don't think it matters whether the door is metal or wood. If you look at the end that goes under the door, there needs to be enough clearance for the alarm to fit under the door. It's not absolutely flat. Seems to me that's the only issue.
277899
Yes. Our door is metal and I used the appropriate drill bit for the pilot holes. Just make sure you get the piece for the floor properly lined up. I drilled that hole about an inch too far into the room and the door opens farther than I would like. Still a great product. I have installed them on several older relative's homes (though be careful not to do it on ALL doors as the fire dept might take your door down if an older person needs help and they can't get in). Good luck.
2178630
It could, but because it is short, the effort would be considerable. And, the door would have to have a wood frame. This particular shorty would not be as effective on metal clad wood core doors in a metal frame. Even with a wood frame leverage would be essential to breach the lock's latch or dead bolt nested in the strike plate. But, yes a determined individual could use this to breach the locks but it will be all day and noisy. Stanley Fat max extreme, a trucker's friend or halligan bar all have longer handles to pry the latch and/or hinges. I assume you are working at this lock from the outside otherwise you could disassemble the lock with a screw driver...done.
1317982
I'm in agreement with the rest of customers who answered. Know that the threshold height was enough that I ripped off about 1-1/2" of wood door material off the bottom so that the door would close off on the top. A metal door you would not have this option. The threshold has held up and seals off the bottom very well.
920882
I just received mine yesterday. I have a metal door downstairs. Another metal door upstairs in a concrete block apt. and it works great. The only problem was the cheap two way tape for the push button didn't hold and fell off the wall. I bought heavy duty 3M Command so just testing that out.
1909415
Yes, but not without something strong to place below the "foot" of the Door Jammer. I use a small metal door wedge (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IO8SZC/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1)
1127063
I used it on a metal door with no issues. Just pre-drill your holes with a metal bit.
164615
it will work space wise but the door is basically very thin and very flexible you would need to install more magnets on the door side probably not that difficult
125258
as long as the metal door is steel and not aluminum or none magnetic material.
1919656
Of course it will work - As long as you want to use it to "pull" the door closed. If you want to have it "pushed", that's a different product.
832113
Yes. If your door is metal, you just mount the unit close enough to the door so the magnet-operated striker holds to the door when it closes. Then when you open the door the striker pulls out slightly before striking the gong! Works well!
1198216
If you have wooden crossbars to screw them into, then yes. Would be difficult / impossible to attach to metal. Hope this helps.
2029120
it may work but i think the door has to be thicker. i'm thinking that type of door may not be very strong for this type.
1095099
As long as the vents are metal. I used it to protect my metal door from our dog when he scratches to come inside.
1439624
depends on the material your door is made of, quite a few doors are made of materials that do not take well to planning. If your door is solid wood oak,maple, walnut it will do the job "MAYBE". The drive gears in this thing are plastic, YES, I said plastic, if you try to go a little fast you wind up with a broken tool and a gouged door. Try to take a bigger bite out of the thing,. you wind up with a broken tool and a gouged door. If you wish to use an electric plane. I would recommend a different manufactor
354108
works well on single metal and wood doors. Not sure on patio sliding door. I always used a wooden or metal bar in the track.
536716
I suspect it would work but, for a metal door, I would use something like Bondo. This is especially made to adhere to metal and is relatively inexpensive and available at any auto supply store.