A typical entry door lock is located right above the knob. While the lock provides easy access for your own keys, the area could be vulnerable to other security risks. Along with the standard lock, consider the installation of a second deadbolt near the top of the door.
The addition of another deadbolt provides several benefits for the safety and security in your home. Learn about the benefits and ways a locksmith will help with the secure installation of the new locks.
1. Lock Pick Prevention
When a lock is located near the middle of a door, a potential intruder has the chance to look in the lock, play around with a pick, and access different mechanics of the deadbolt. When a lock is located high up on the door, lock pick access is limited. The angle of the lock makes the lock harder to reach.
Along with lock picks, the high angle makes it challenging to use a bump key. A bump key is a lock pick device which forces a lock open when the blank key is forcefully pushed into the lock. At the high angle, a person would have trouble pushing the key into the lock. With the high angle, the key could not be bumped with enough force to undo the lock.
So even if someone picks the bottom lock, the top lock adds extra security and will help deter criminals.
2. Door Ram Security
Another way a person may try to enter the home is by ramming a door in. With a lock in the center of the door, the door may have weak points at the top and bottom. A deadbolt provides extra strength to the door. A deadbolt goes deep into the frame to prevent the door from slamming inward. And with a deadbolt in two locations, you add strength to your door.
If someone slams a shoulder into the door, the door will have protection in multiple areas, lessening the blow and allowing the door to stand longer. Along with the deadbolt, a locksmith secures the frame of the door so the two deadbolts have a metal base plate opening and don't just press into the wooden frame.
A professional measures the door frame, drills out the lock areas and places a metal frame on the inside for each deadbolt. All of the lock pressure pushes on the metal and prevents the wood from snapping and splintering.
3. Childproof Protection
Not only does a high lock add protection from potential intruders on the outside of the home, but will add protection on the inside. If you have children in your home, they could easily access a lock located near a knob. Instead of using just babyproof products, having a lock completely out of reach increases the security.
A high lock ensures the door stays secure and a child does not wander outside without supervision. Once children can walk and access front and back door areas, the added protection creates an extra layer of security. The extra lock provides protection for both parents and babysitters.
The childproof protection also prevents children from opening the door if a stranger ever knocks. You have plenty of time to reach the door without the child opening the handle and allowing someone inside.
A locksmith has multiple location options when they install a deadbolt. You may choose the exact point on the door, including the very top edge or just a few feet above the handle.
For more information on lock installation, reach out to our professionals at Roca Lock & Key. We have a variety of modern products and options for your doors. Our experienced technicians have the knowledge to upgrade your doors with high-end security.
