Installing a 12” strike plate for security

[tstex]

"And though the holes were rather small,
they had to count them all."

Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band...Albert Hall !

 

[newbury]

All,

Thank you for the responses and apologies for not keeping pace with timely follow-ups. My email auto notice for some reason just stopped working.

The strike plates are installed, I used nine 3.5" stainless steel screws and used a thin 8 ft rubber strip I customized to insulate the door jam to the door when it's closed. This seals off the airflow, makes for a snug fit when the door is shut and dead-bolted.

And, we have 2 dogs at home and they make A LOT of noise when anyone comes to the door.

Thanks again, tstex

Great!
Thanks for following up.