Every year nearly 2million homes are broken into which make it crystal clear that home security is needed to be taken seriously and one recommended way to improve your home security is to install better door locks.
It is important to understand the different types of door locks and the advantages of each one of them.
Doorknobs
The most common type of door lock and primary means of protection for many doors is a doorknob lock.
Installed inside the knob itself and they are easier for burglars to break into with simple tools such as hammers or wrenches, as a result doorknob should not be used as your main door lock.
Deadbolts
Deadbolts offer higher level of security against break-in attempts because they possess a bolt mechanism which makes them harder to open without a key.
There are 2 types:
- Single cylinder deadbolts operated by a key from the out side and a thumb turn knob on the inside for easy locking and unlocking.
- Double cylinder deadbolts operated by a key from both sides.
Cam Locks
They contain a cylindrical base that is the body of the lock which is inserted into a hole in the file cabinet or into a hole in the mailbox and a rotating part which is attached to the end of the lock’s core and rotates when the key is in.
Padlocks
Padlocks are free standing locks that can easily be moved from one area to another without being permanently linked to a specific door or other item.
Unlike other forms of lock padlocks come in 2 main categories which are keyed padlocks and combination padlocks and each type has its own set of advantages.
Mortise Locks
Mortise locks named after a socket that is cut into the door which the lock goes into, they are used on businesses external doors mostly because of their strong construction and durability.
Their installation is more complex than ordinary deadbolts and it requires a professional locksmith service.
