Some Keyless Door Lock Choices
When you mention door locks, most people just think about keyed locks like deadbolts and locking doorknobs. But there is a whole second layer of locking devices that home owners have to ad to their door way.
A list of some possible anti-burglary door locking devices:
- The Chain Lock—A good unit for when you want to peak out at who is at the door, but not completely let the door open. The set consists of a base with a chain that is attached to your doorframe or the closest wall stud. Then the chain receiver will be attached to your door. At the end of the chain will be a little catch that will slide into the receiver.
- The Flip Lock—Keeps your door from being opened by adding some resistance. This unit is a hinged metal device. The base is installed in your doorframe, while the hinged metal piece is free to slide against the door. When it is in position it slides down into the metal slots and is in its locked state.
- The Door Guard—This is the solid metal version of the chain lock. The set is a metal post with a ball tip that is covered with a metal loop. Like the chain lock, this set is good for when you want to partially open your door.
- The Barrel Bolt—Like the name implies, this locking mechanism’s action is similar to a bolt-action rifle. There is a barrel with a handle on it that is lifted from a resting slot and slid over to a locking slot. When inserted in the locking slot the barrel will be in the housing for the barrel. Installation of this device can be done either horizontally or vertically.
These choices would be great additions to your front door, back door, or doors to other rooms in your house.