A deadbolt is the what keeps an intruder or thief out of a secured area. There are many types of deadbolts on the market to from simple and plain to very ornate. What you choose not only depends on the "look" you are trying to accomplish, but the level of security as well. Here you will find many different designs and levels of security. If you do not find what you are looking for here, be sure to give us a call and we can quote you any style lock available on the market today.
The real job of the locks on your doors is defeat the attacks of the opportunist, or amateur thief, to make it tough enough that they will bypass you and go to an easier target. Lock manufacturers produce locks that are designed to resist varying types of attempts to defeat them, these range from hitting them with a hammer to picking the lock. As soon as a new type of attack is introduced they will come up with a way to defend against it. The result is that there are a wide variety of deadbolt locks on the market, that offer varying degrees of protection, knowing which features to look for will make a huge difference in the ability of your lock to "keep honest people honest".
Minimum features to look for include;
* A 1 inch bolt throw
* A solid metal tapered outside housing
* A reinforced strike plate that is fastened with long enough screws to attach to the underlying support framing.
* A pin tumbler locking mechanism
* The bolt should be solid and contain a hardened roll pin to resist sawing.
There are deadbolt locks on the market that far exceed these minimum requirements.
Single Cylinder Deadbolts
They have a thumb turn on the interior side. They are easy to use and could speed up exit in the event of an emergency like a house fire. Remember if they are used near a window they can be opened by breaking the window and reaching through. This type of deadbolt lock will not prevent a burglar from using the door to remove your property.
Double Cylinder Deadbolts
Use keys on both sides of the lock. This type of lock is more suitable if there is glass window within 40" of the lock, but they can present a potential fire escape hazard. This type of deadbolt lock can delay a burglar that wants to use the door to remove your property
