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By installing a deadbolt lock, you are taking an important step towards increasing your home’s level of security. However, when choosing a deadbolt lock, it’s best if you have some knowledge of the different types of deadbolts. Each of these types is functional for different security needs, so it’s important that you choose carefully.
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In general, most doors in residential buildings are fitted with a spring-latch type of lock. This is also referred to as a “key-in-knob” lock, which operates with a key inserted directly into a lock in the doorknob. However, this type of lock makes your door an easy-access entry for burglars. A spring-latch lock can be [...]
While installing a deadbolt lock can be a great way to help increase the security of your home, not all deadbolts are created equally. Inferior design, low-quality materials and other defects can directly affect the effectiveness of deadbolts. Considering the many options that are available, choosing the right type of lock for your home can seem like [...]