buckmark13
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I'm looking for advice & suggestions on how to best build an interior wall w/ a door in order to add a level of security to a gun / safe / valuables room. Three sides are already secure; in a basement below grade with concrete walls. The fourth wall will be built with a door for access. It does not have to be over the top and I'm not concerned about people coming in from the above floor, etc. nor am I interested in concrete, cinder block.
My gut is to build a stud wall with the studs spaced very close, say 6-8 inches. Then use an exterior steel door with a deadbolt. Maybe put a thin sheet of plywood over the wall, then typical drywall. I'll probably hide the door from obvious view with a sliding bookcase or something similar, but that's not terribly relevant to my question.
Is there anything specific one can do to really reinforce the door to help prevent a kick in?
Any thoughts, suggestions, or things to take into consideration?
My gut is to build a stud wall with the studs spaced very close, say 6-8 inches. Then use an exterior steel door with a deadbolt. Maybe put a thin sheet of plywood over the wall, then typical drywall. I'll probably hide the door from obvious view with a sliding bookcase or something similar, but that's not terribly relevant to my question.
Is there anything specific one can do to really reinforce the door to help prevent a kick in?
Any thoughts, suggestions, or things to take into consideration?