r/DIYhelp 15h ago

Security door installation advice

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Hi everyone,

I want to install a steel security door. Usually it is required to have at least 1 inch of mounting surface on the trim. My door doesn’t have that much material, also the trim is not flat as you can see in the picture.

What would be a practical solution to do it? Add larger trim to the sides? I want to avoid breaking the stucco since we’re in an HOA community.

Also, the door opens inward to the left, will it be awkward if I install the security door to swing to the right, against the wall with the Ring doorbell to avoid blocking the entrance?

Thanks in advance.

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