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It definitely doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what type of lock sot have installed.
These are the locks that are found most often on apartment doors and commercial businesses. You will notice some similarities between the two types of locks but they have different hardware. The mortise lock offers you more options since is comes in different lengths and cams. This is based on its hardware. A rim cylinder lock is often installed on the interior of the door. A long piece comes out of the back and eventually connects with the locking mechanism. The mortise locks hardware is locked inside. It uses a cam to connect the lock and is screws keep it together.
The deadbolt lock is offered in single, double or thumb turn lock. Most homeowners opt to have the single cylinder lock installed. The key cylinder is on the outside of the door and the thumb turn is inside. This is what helps you to turn and open the door. You need a key to open the door from the inside. The double cylinder deadbolt lock is keyed on both the inside and outside of the door. It requires a key to open it from either side. Some people find this to be a problem in emergency situations since it requires that both keys are always available to unlock the deadbolt. In the event that one deadbolt lock is lost, you might find yourself in a serious predicament that you can’t get out of. Choosing a double deadbolt lock should be given serious consideration. A thumb turn lock has both a single and a double cylinder. It can be locked with a key.
There is no doubt why someone would ever use a padlock; they are sturdy and durable. However, this is not a permanent lock that is installed, rather, it is applied to a door. This means it can be easily removed from wherever it is. Some are keyed lock and others require a combination to open. The combination padlock requires a set code be arranged. Once the right combination is made, the lock will disengage. Some are rekeyable and others are non-keyable. The rekeyable lock means that you can change the key that opens it. You are unable to change the key when it is non-rekeyable.
Again, this is one of the locks that you will usually find located on residential doors. This isn’t the type of lock that should be used as your only lock or main lock. The lock cylinder is actually situated in the knob. This means it can be rather easy to break. Even if you recognize a knob lock on the outside of someone home, we suggest that this type of lock only be installed inside your home (exterior doors). The lock that we recommend be used with the knob lock is a deadbolt lock.
The lever handle lock is often applied to the inside of a commercial business door. They give customers an easy and convenient way to simply push the door to open it. It offers a seamless entrance and exit process, which comes in handy when there is a lot of foot traffic.
The wall-mounted lock is another type of lock that is often used for commercial businesses. This type of lock is most often installed while the building is being erected. Some of them also come with an alarm sensor that notifies you in case unauthorized entry is detected.
This type of lock affords businesses convenience. The lock can be rekeyed without taking the entire key apart. Only the core would need to be replaced in order to change this type of lock. There are also two keys used to open this type of lock, a standard key and a control key. The ability to change the hardware of the lock also makes it convenient. This is the type of lock that you can’t install a deadbolt lock with. They don’t usually work together.
This type of lock has a rim latch on one side with a surface mount latch on the other side. This is the type of lock that is often installed on apartment doors. It shouldn’t be used as your only lock; a deadbolt should also be applied alongside it.
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It definitely doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what type of lock sot have installed. 