Front Door Only Has Deadbolt

A double cylinder deadbolt is keyed on both sides.

Front door only has deadbolt.

A secure entry starts with a solid door and a grade 1 or grade 2 deadbolt with a solid 1 in. Any exterior door that only has a lock in the doorknob isn t secure. Most people have a handle and a deadbolt on their front door. Additionally it s just a deadbolt the handle below it is just a latch for the door.

The double cylinder deadbolt is operated by a key on both sides. They were easy to rekey to our existing keys took only a minute once i read the instructions. In this case many people prefer to install a double cylinder deadbolt. Gregmac sep 13 10 at 16 46.

If you re going to use one of these fingerprint door locks that only has the latch on your front door you will also need a separate. I installed this on 2 doors in about an hour and a half. The 980 deadbolt is both tough and attractive. Check all exterior doors.

Long throw bolt see buying a deadbolt. The only reason i took off one star is the one handle lock key sticks a little bit but still. I specifically wanted a 2 point lock door handle set a separate handle and deadbolt keyed lock. The crisp clean appearance of the satin nickel finish adds to the overall look of the product and brings a modern feel.

Smartkey security re key technology allows you to control who has access to your home. The schlage was the only lock we tested with the highest security grade of 1 and it has a traditional keyway that can open the door in case the battery dies or if that s your preference. Rather than have a thumb turn on the inside it has a keyhole like the outside does. And there isn t enough room to mount an electronic handle.

It is not uncommon for a home to have a full or even half glass front door. It is harder to break down or pry open the door with a deadbolt since it is thicker and goes further into the frame. But really if someone wants to get into your house two locks instead of one is not going to stop them. This is a security risk as anyone could smash that window and open the lock from the outside.

Berlin modisch entrance lever door handle for office and front door reversible for right and left side and a single cylinder deadbolt set keyed alike combo pack 4 4 out of 5 stars 3 918 34 99 34. Most importantly the deadbolt is there for security considerations. Home centers usually carry deadbolt installation kits with the right size bits. While the handle has the latch that will disengage when the handle is turned.