{"id":547,"date":"2021-08-23T18:56:44","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T18:56:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nicksbuilding.com\/blog\/?p=547"},"modified":"2021-08-23T18:56:46","modified_gmt":"2021-08-23T18:56:46","slug":"are-dutch-doors-considered-safe-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nicksbuilding.com\/blog\/are-dutch-doors-considered-safe-what-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Dutch Doors Considered Safe? What To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We all know home is where the heart is\u2014and for many of us, our heart is our home. It\u2019s where we build our family, create memories, and enjoy the company of friends. However, just like family, homes grow and change with the owners. So, one day, you decide to update yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You go through your options and decide on putting in a Dutch door leading from the kitchen into the backyard. And more importantly, you consider your safety. However, Dutch doors aren’t your expertise. So how safe are they? Here are some tips on how to know if your Dutch door is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are Dutch Doors?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A Dutch door\u2014also known as double-hung or half doors\u2014is split in half horizontally, keeping the bottom shut while allowing the top half to swing open. A bolt can secure the two together, making it operate like a regular door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dutch doors originated in colonial New England to allow the sunlight and breeze to come in through the home without letting children out and animals in. Dutch doors are still trendy due to their rustic, timeless features and use for interior design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing the Right Door<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you learn how to know if your Dutch door is right for you, you have vast options for personalization! You can choose options such as<\/p>\n\n\n\n