Aluminum Foil on Door Knobs for Security Purpose – Are the Myths TRUE?

Myth 2: Foil on a door knob makes it harder for intruders to turn the door knob.

The second myth is that putting aluminum foil makes it difficult for intruders to turn your door knob.

Well, that simply isn’t true!

Aluminum foil on a doorknob does not inhibit an intruder’s capability of turning it. This foil can be easily torn or pulled off of the doorknob and offers little if any resistance to forced entry.

Myth 3: Broken foil on a door knob lets you know if someone tried to break into your home