Many door locks can secure your home, but what types are there, and how do they keep it safe? At 31-W Insulation, we have a large selection of lock types and finishes, including:
- Knob locks, which you probably already have in your home. The lock cylinder is inside the knob. These locks are ineffective for securing a front or other external door. Criminals can break knob locks with household tools. Lever-handle door locks are the same concept and should only be used for interior doors.
- Deadbolt locks protect your home from a break-in. This lock has bolts that move when a knob or key is turned. There are single, double, and vertical deadbolts. A double-cylinder deadbolt can be locked with a key from both sides. A vertical one has a vertical bolt instead of a horizontal one. You find single-cylinder deadbolts in most homes.
- Smart locks are electronic doors that you can unlock in several ways. Using a smartphone or a fob to unlock or lock a door has become popular in recent years. It’s essential to make sure these locks have a consistent power supply.
We have been installing door locks for decades and offer a selection of secure, high-quality ones you can count on to last. There’s nothing more aggravating than having to jiggle the key to unlock the door. Not only that, but how secure is your home if the door locks don’t work correctly? We would love to help you have a safe home with a reliable lock. Contact us for a consultation.