It’s not always easy to find the best lock for your home. There is a lot to consider, from the type of front and back door you have, whether you need a smart lock or a regular deadbolt. A lock that is advertised with a high security level doesn’t always mean that it’s what you get. It’s usually after you install your locks that the issues become apparent, which is why education early is important!
Another thing to consider is that the more expensive the lock doesn’t mean that it’s better than other options; you’re simply paying for a brand in those cases. You need to have the right lock to keep your family and your belongings safe, and that means doing some research into the types of lock and how they can secure your home.
You must consider what you want the most out of locks for your home. Do you want it to look good, or are you only concerned with effectiveness? The perfect solution has to be both reliable and convenient, and it has to ensure that the access points of your home have all of the vulnerabilities covered. Some of your locking options include:
With a mechanical lock, you can secure a door and keep it closed until the key activates the multipoint locking system or deadbolt within. Deadbolts are often unlocked with a regular key, and multipoint systems are usually secured with more than one locking point, though they are all controlled at the same time with one key. These are very strong, very secure and are the most popular option for vulnerable sliding doors.
A much more modern option for your home locks can be digital locks. If you want to go one step further, look into bio-metric locking solutions, too. These solutions bring you into the future with systems that allow you better access to your home remotely and without the need for keys. These are programmable options that can integrate with smart cameras at the door, porch lights, and they can be toggled to other advanced home technologies.
There is no single solution for the doors in your home. You may have a
different locking system needed for the front door than you would the garage or
the back door, and it all depends on your needs. What features are you most in
need of? Which benefits do you hope to get from your locks? These questions are
important ones to answer, and while you’re there, you should consider the
material of your door. Some doors can’t cope with smart locks, where as metal
and vintage doors are far harder to install locks on given the drilling
difficulties.
The last consideration that you need to make is whether you have enough copies of your keys. Key copy control is important, and you want to only have those you trust with access to your home. Try not to duplicate the keys for your home more than you need to, otherwise the effectiveness of the security reduces with each time. Now that you know how to choose the right locks, let’s get started! Give us a call today and we can help!
