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4 Types Of Front Door Locks
Edgar Morales
The lock on your front door plays a central role in the security of your entire home and everyone within it, providing both the first and last line of defense against potential intruders. However, not all front door locks operate in the same manner. There are a few different main types of locks that can be installed on your front door. Being aware of what the most common types of door locks are, and what they offer when compared to one another, can help you choose the type of lock that is best suited to your property's needs.
1. Deadbolt Locks
Deadbolts are by far the most common type of door lock on the market and consist of a single large bolt that slides from the door into the frame. Their solid construction and large size mean that they cannot be easily forced open, and they tend to be much more effective at resisting picking attempts than traditional doorknob locks.
2. Doorknob Locks
Locks that are installed in the doorknob and are designed to prevent the doorknob on your door from turning. They usually come pre-installed on most doors and replacement doorknobs and are enough to prevent someone from simply walking up to your door and opening it. However, they do not consist of a separate locking mechanism, and can be easily broken open or picked as a result. Doorknob locks are best thought of as a way to ensure that your door does not open accidentally and used in conjunction with at least one other type of lock to keep your door and home secure.
3. Digital Locks
Digital locks are like doorknob locks, but make use of a fingerprint scanner or keypad instead of a key to open and close. The main benefit of choosing this type of lock is that they are extremely convenient, and do not require you to remember your keys when leaving the house. Further, their absence of a key means that they cannot be picked open. Digital locks can sometimes also contain a deadbolt, which makes it much harder for potential intruders to simply break open the door.
4. Latches
Latches are secondary locks that are installed on the interior of your door and slide or connect to a screwed in fixture located on the wall or frame. They can take the form of small sliding bolts or chains. Like doorknob locks, they are not designed to provide the highest degree of security, but chain locks, in particular, can allow you to open the door partway without actually opening your home entirely, and both chains and bolts can provide additional security when combined with other lock systems.
For more information and tips, contact your local locksmith.
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