What Are the Different Types of Door Locks?
Whether you’re looking at locks for your home or your business, getting top-notch security should always be one of your biggest priorities. Different types of door locks usually include knob locks, levers, deadbolts, and padlocks: the simple stuff you can open instantly.
If you’re trying to figure out which lock and handle are best for you, check out the list down below to narrow the choice down to your favorite model.
1. Knob Locks
Usually installed on the external doors of residential properties (think apartments and flats), knob locks are often used for additional security when you’re already using a deadbolt. It’s great if you’re living in a big apartment building, where noise is easily noticed.
On the other hand, if you live somewhere remote or own your house, you should get something different. Cheap knob locks have the cylinder on the doorknob, which means once it’s broken off (maybe with a hammer), the door Kits can be opened using pliers.
2. Lever Handle Locks
Lever handle locks are the commercial equivalent of knob locks and offer about the same level of security. They emphasize convenience, as they are easy to open using the push-down handle.
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While they can be opened using a torque attack, it can take some time. A lever-handle lock is often the only choice for increasing handicap accessibility.
3. Deadbolts
By far the most common lock in the world, deadbolts are used on external doors and come with lots of options. Deadbolts come in two widely-used types:
- Single-cylinder deadbolts have a key barrel on the outside and a thumb-turn on the inside.
- Double-cylinder deadbolts, which have a key cylinder inside and outside, massively increase safety and security.
4. Padlocks
Padlocks are the only temporary lock on this list. Operating these is simple. For a keyed variant, simply enter the key and turn. For combination padlocks, the user must enter the correct numbers sequence.
While you can take some precautions against the lock being cut, such as going for a lock with shrouded shoulders, these are probably the least secure type of lock.
Get at least a deadbolt to go with it!
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Originally published at http://krishuhardware.wordpress.com on July 5, 2022.
