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  • Before I became manager, one of the apartment’s front doors had a mail slot. There’s been some tenant turnover in that apartment and nobody complained until now. The new tenant wants the mail slot removed and I’m trying to figure out how to remove it in a way that looks decent.

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    Im not sure there is a good way to remove it that wouldn’t involve more labor than swapping the door out for a new one.

    Steel door?

    I would have to agree with above..there is no good way to fix that without replacing the door that I can think of. I know customer service is huge and you want to keep people happy but isnt that the type of thing you might just have to say sorry, it is the way it is. Unless they want to pay for the door.

    Whatever you do will look like a fix. It looks like a standard 6 panel steel door. Just order a non-prepped slab and mortise in the hinges and bore the lockset. Might even be able to pick up a cheap box store prehung and swap it out quicker than messing with the slab retrofit.

    Sorry…I know it wasn’t a good answer to your question.

    The other side is it’s a rental. They rented it as is.

    Andrew

    A Working Pro since 1995!

    Member since March 26, 2014.

    Farmer fix.

    Take your new router table and profile an edge of a rectangle the same width of the edge of the insets, just wide enough to catch 1/2 above/below the mail slot…

    Counter sink 4 self taping screws. Fill. Paint the whole door.

    Repeat on other side.

    Cut a bigger hole and put a window in it…..

    Good option!

    Andrew

    A Working Pro since 1995!

    Member since March 26, 2014.

    http://www.homedepot.com/p/Schlage-3-1-2-in-x-15-in-Bright-Brass-Push-Plate-SC8200PA3/100529593
    This should work, you could always cut it down some if wanted

    I was thinking a nice engraved brass/chrome/whatever plate with the apt # to screw over the hole, use the same plate (without the engraving) on the inside.

    Robert Shaw -Colorado Deck and Framing
    www.mysteeldeck.com

    This should work, you could always cut it down some if wanted

    I was wondering about using one of these plates. I wonder if it would look okay. Probably better than a mail slot

    You could always have the unit # engraved on it to dress it up… LOL

    You could always have the unit # engraved on it to dress it up… LOL

    You’re too slow…

    Robert Shaw -Colorado Deck and Framing
    www.mysteeldeck.com

    I’m with Brad – farmer fix all the way with that one, I wouldn’t know of a better way to do it then that. I don’t think I’d replace the door entirely unless you think the tenants would have a real issue, I think it would look fine.

    Yup over here doors are cheap enough to just swap it out.

    Dirty

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    Member since January 26, 2013.

    I’m with Brad – farmer fix all the way with that one, I wouldn’t know of a better way to do it then that. I don’t think I’d replace the door entirely unless you think the tenants would have a real issue, I think it would look fine.

    I would agree on this one. Unless you are renting a fancy schmancy sort of place, I don’t think this small of a fix is a big deal. But I suppose the door’s ‘curb appeal’ IS somewhat hindered if that is the first impression people will have of the place.

    John S

    I was going to say just replace the door. Seems like you did. Well done

    Did the hinges line up? I’ve never had good luck doing that without moving one or two a little. I did like the fill board on each side, I probably would have just covered the hole with a plate on each side with a number or name or something on it. Glad ya got it done.

    honestly i dont know why your worried about hwat the tenant wants. if theres nothing actually wrong with the operation of the door it shouldnt be touched, they are renting they dont own the unit.

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How to Burglar-Proof Your Mail Slot

You may not realize it, but your front door could be the easiest way for a burglar to access your home. While it might be convenient, a mail slot can pose a threat to your safety and could be an unintended invitation to criminals. They may be able to slip a wire or a cord, and in some cases even their arm, through a mail slot and unlock the door to your home in seconds.

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Door mail slot security is a serious concern and addressing it may just save your valuables or even your life. Here are a few tips to help burglar-proof your mail slot today.

Install a Mail Slot Cover, Cage or Box

One thing you can do to invest in your homea??s door mail slot security is to install a mail slot cover, cage or box. A mail slot cover will prevent anyone from sticking his or her hands inside your mail slot from the outside. Mail slot cages, bags, and boxes catch the mail when it comes through the slot and make it more difficult for a potential intruder to slip in a wire, cord, or an arm.

Unfortunately, these measures, while they are a good first step to securing your mail slot, will not prevent the most tenacious of intruders from gaining access to your home. In addition, while you may be able to record their illegal entry on an outdoor wireless security camera, wouldna??t it be better if they never got a chance to get in at all?

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Install a Double Deadbolt

Better than a bag, box, or cover, a second deadbolt, properly installed at greater than arma??s length from your mail slot, can be a great deterrent to potential intruders looking to gain entry through your front door.

Make sure that you purchase a good quality lock and that it is reinforced to prevent it from being popped out by a burglar. This step, while better than a simple mail slot cover, still will not compensate for the way in which a mail slot, cut across the grain of a wood door, compromises your front doora??s structural integrity.

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For the ultimate in door mail slot security, you are best off simply replacing your front door all together, and investing in a locked, high-security, exterior mailbox. It is less convenient, but as long as you have an outdoor wireless security camera so you can ensure your safety while retrieving the mail, you will improve the security of your home and your loved ones considerably.

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