Get Good Locks For Your Outside Doors

It is in your best interest to protect your valuable possessions. And even though most building codes do not require a quality lock, you should make sure all your locks are the best you can afford.

Contractors almost always prefer to go for the cheapest locks available. As they see it, security concerns belong to the homeowner, not to the contractor. They just use whatever will help sell the house.

Locks are graded by quality according to the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) classification system. Not all the locks in the same grade are the same. For instance, Grade 1 ANSI locks will differ according to their types and each type has a standard application. Each type is tested differently for its security and durability. This third party assurance makes it easy for the consumer to make a suitable selection.

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Most lock systems can be installed with or without deadbolts. Adding a deadbolt increases the strength of your lock system by more than double. For the extra cost it is well worth it to have locks with deadbolts installed on all exterior doors.

The throw of the deadbolt is an important factor in the type of system you choose. Throw is the length of the deadbolt extended from the edge of the door. The longer the throw the better the security because a longer throw is much harder for an intruder to force.

Controlling access to your keys is always very important. Anyone who you employ, whether it be a babysitter, a renovator, or a guest, can easily copy your key even if you only loan it to them for a little while. That means they have access to your home, and can very easily give access to others as well. So be very careful who you let use your key.