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How to diy childproof a sliding glass door.
I picked a baby proofing item for our sliding glass door off amazon but it required drilling into the door itself.
Apply silicone caulk to your drip edge and put it along the top of the opening between your siding and house wrap.
You will need to install a peg into the door frame and use the sliding latch to lock the door.
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Take a minute to test fit your prehung sliding door to the opening.
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Table saw and or router to cut the grooves for the glass to sit in and for the frame pieces to fit together wood screws and wood glue wood boards size will depend on the size of your glass and the door opening you are covering.
You can use a sliding patio door lock in addition to the standard lock on the door a reinforcement bar or an electronic solution.
Daddy wasn t too keen on that after further investigation i found this item that just sticks on.
Luckily there are a few excellent ways that you can childproof your sliding patio door to keep your kiddos inside the house.
How to child proof and baby proof a sliding door with a home made latch this video shows how an alligator clip on the inside of a sliding door can be used to secure both doors using an adhesive 3m.
All three approaches will work as long as you continue to use them and do not become too relaxed about securing the door.
Make any adjustments from the inside and use shims as needed to ensure a secure fit.
It s pretty simple and effective.
We used 2x4s for the sides and 2x10s for the top and bottom.