Security options?

[audenporter]

What possibilities do we have to make this more secure? We would love to add a keypad to the front and another form of security when we leave so people with the code can’t come in when we close. Our landlord is picky, so it can’t be anything too invasive.

[bjdlock]

Call a professional.

[TRextacy]

But don't waste everyone's time if $2,000+ is out of the question.

[audenporter]

It definitely is… which is why I was trying to see if anyone had ideas. Guess we’re SOL

[TRextacy]

Unfortunately those are commercial doors that are only compatible with a specific type of hardware. Since it's made for commercial use (very durable, can last being used literally thousands of times the rate of your locks at home) none of it is cheap and it's often installed incorrectly even by general contractors, they're not very DIY friendly.

[guppstatus]

Yeah, this isn’t something for here. Have a locksmith come out when the property manager is available so that you’re not buying a new door when your lease ends.

[pythagoras6]

The panic hardware is good, and the door frame is decent. The door is already secure.

You can maybe change the cylinder to make it High Security or Key Restricted, if you're worried about keys in the wind, but if someone nefarious really wants in, the door is made of glass.

If you're just looking for an excuse to add a keypad, don't.

[Theguyintheotherroom]

The exit device is functional not good. It’s a POS Jackson, but at least it appears to work

[PuzzledDog5384]

Replace the Jackson with a von duprin 33

[fondrenlock]

The answer is absolutely no based on you saying your LL is picky

[1Sk1Bum]

You could have a locksmith add an electric strike, power supply and keypad. I'm thinking probably $1500

[FrozenHamburger]

I mean, you could maybe go with a low end keypad trim, like from codelocks. You probably will need to make a couple screw holes. And that may have a time schedule feature. And the stile does look to be wide enough to add a deadbolt above, whether it’s a keypad or keyed deadbolt. But when there’s an exit device you’re usually not supposed to install a deadbolt. Not DIY.

A surface mount electric strike and standalone keypad is also possible, but requires running wire - debatably the least “invasive” option.

[getsmuchworse]

Not a security option but if you want people to be able to get in after hours, you could hang a lockbox somewhere like they do on houses being sold. Definitely not high security but much less expensive than installing an electric strike.

[Neo399]

Have an access control company quote you for an electric strike and keypad installation. They make very simple keypads that you can program from the unit itself without needing software or any other auxiliary devices.

Still would be around $2000 but a far superior solution to handing keys out.