Now i see where you were going Essup, it opens to the inside so the hinges are not exposed. The door has three different deadbolts on it. I wasn't worried so much about the storms as I am with the security of it since I'm only there on the weekends right now. I hope to retire in a year or so but until then, i need things locked up tight. It's built just liked you described, it should be pretty solid.

It's true hard work never killed anybody, but I figure, why take the chance?
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The good Brian