Typically the shed door hinges supplied with kit sheds are manufactured from relatively thin metal but the multiple fixing points and the overall width and height of the hinge are designed to provide an acceptable level of security for general purpose use.
Security hinges for shed doors.
The most common type of shed hinge is the t hinge.
An exposed or loose hinge pin on the shed door can be easy to unscrew allowing burglars to bypass the door lock.
Depending on the type of shed you have it may or may not have a door that is at least 44 mm thick.
Prevention and possible fix.
As most shed doors open outwards the hinges are located on the outside of the shed.
Beef up kit improve your shed security at minimal cost.
If anyone is determined to get in they can just take the screws out and lift the door off.
The pragmasis beef up kit is incredibly simple but solves a very common problem shed doors being fitted with hinges that are only held in place with wood screws.
Thicker doors are not only harder to kick in but can accept much larger and stronger door locks such as deadbolts.
The majority of utility shed doors are of the board and batten type which don t have a frame.
Shed door hinges strap hinges the basic shed door hinge is the t or strap hinge.
Security can be improved by using clutch head or star.
Hinges for this type of door are of necessity surface mounted.
Gauge of hinge metal.
I say basic because although the hinge allows the door to open the screw heads are easily accessible on the outside.
The best place to start with your shed door security is to take a close look at the door itself.