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The first security measure is your door lock. It will prevent unauthorized entry into your home. Locks may require replacement upvc door locks because of signs of wear and tear or other circumstances like moving into a new house or a burglary.

Repair-Engineer-small.pngTo begin, determine your cylinder size by measuring the distance between the adjustment screw and the center of the cylinder knob. This measurement will allow you to purchase the appropriate lock.

Deadbolt

If you're looking to ensure that your door is secure from burglars, it's a good idea to install a deadbolt. The bolt extends into the strike plate on the doorframe when it is locked, making it more difficult for a burglar to gain entry into the door. A single cylinder deadbolt is activated with an exterior key on the side and a thumb turn device on the inside. A deadbolt is only effective when it's properly installed, though.

You will first need to determine whether the door already has an existing hole for a deadbolt or if you'll need to bore it out. Utilizing the template included with your lock installation kit, mark the location of the hole for the deadbolt on the door's surface. Use your tape measure to determine the height of the deadbolt. Mark this measurement on the door's edge, and then use speedsquares to draw a straightline across the mark you made for the bolthole.

Then, using an electric drill, bore out the hole until it reaches the opposite side of the door. This could take a bit of time. Then, sand the hole and along the edge of the door so that it's smooth. At this point, it's a good idea also to stain or paint your door.

When the door is open take off any screws that are visible on the existing deadbolt. This will reveal both the front and rear assembly of the deadbolt and its bolt inside. Then, unscrew the bolt and replace upvc door locks replacement lock (Click To See More) it with a new one that is compatible with your door hardware. The bolt is typically connected to a setplate which you'll need to unscrew. Then, you'll need to chisel the area on the door frame to accommodate the strike plate.

If your strike plate is out of alignment it could be because the previous installer didn't mortise it properly, or an installation of a weatherstripping altered the strike's position. To fix this issue it is necessary to remortise the strike plate and the deadbolt. Once this is completed, test the deadbolt by closing it and locking it. Make sure that the bolt extends into the strike plate and then test the key to ensure it closes and opens effortlessly.

Knob

If a door knob is damaged it could make your home or business less secure. It may make it more difficult to open or close the door, making it a good idea to replace the knob. Replacing knobs is an easy DIY task that should not take longer than 30 minutes to complete. Use pliers or a screwdriver to remove any old knobs or handles. Be careful not to harm the other components of the door.

Spray WD-40 or another dry lubricant on the mechanism of your door knob prior to you begin. This will allow the new lock slide smoothly as you turn it. It's essential to select a quality knob and handle that match your current doors to ensure that the lock is operating properly. If you don't have a matching doorknob then you'll have to purchase a new one.

To begin the replacement door lock process, look at the knob or handle to see what screws are holding it in place. If there are no screws, you can use the screwdriver to secure the cover plate between the screws plate hidden behind it.

After you've removed the knob that was previously used, look it over for signs of rust or damage. You'll have to scrub it off if you notice any scratches or dents however, you shouldn't need to do anything If the knob is in good condition.

Install the new knob. You must first study the two knobs to ensure that you are choosing the appropriate one for your door. You'll need to pick one with an extender rod that will interlock with the rod mechanism of the second knob. Once you've positioned the new knob in the hole in the door carefully insert it into the latch.

Test the spring by pressing down on it repeatedly. The latch should spring up every time. Install the second knob, and lock it to the rod mechanism of the first knob. Thread the long screws of the interior doorknob into the holes for the cylinder on the outside knob and fix it in the knob's position.

Latch

A latch is a piece metal that extends through the doorjamb to hold it closed. It is operated with a knob or handle on the interior side of the door or by a thumb turn on the outside side of the door. A latch can be secured using deadbolts to stop thieves from breaking through the glass. It also helps protect against intentional or accidental closing by animals or children. It is possible to install the latch using either a single-cylinder deadbolt or double-cylinder deadbolt depending on your preferred level of security.

Installing a latch follows the same steps similar to installing a deadbolt however there are some variations. To make sure that the new lock will work first, determine the setback of the doorjamb using the tape measure. The setback is measured from the edge of doorjamb all the way to the center of hole for the latch plate. A standard setback is 2 3/8 to 2 3/4 inches. If your setback is higher than that, you might need to purchase an extra-long latch from a locksmith or hardware store.

Then, make a hole for a latch plate at the edge of the doorjamb. Use a chisel for chiseling out the mortise of the latch and ensure it's deep enough to allow the faceplate of the new latch to be in a flush position with the doorjamb. Tape the strikeplate in place to ensure it's placed correctly.

If the strike is too high, you could push the door back or apply pressure with the tire iron or crowbar. This could also cause cracks in the doorjamb. To correct this, the strike could be lowered by drilling a new hole through the doorjamb, and then cutting out the core of the hole that was previously drilled.

The last step is to put in the new strike plate which is done by screwing it in place over the screw holes that are already in place. Then, use wood putty to fill in the old screw holes and the bolt hole that is not used. After the putty has dried, sand it to a smooth finish.

Strike

An electric strike is the metallic part where the latch and deadbolt engage when the door is shut. It is an essential component of the lock's overall safety because it prevents the door from opening, and also provides an additional barrier to force or kicking. If a door comes with an electronic strike, it will be opened by using keys and the control unit that controls its electrical impulses.

In the past, putting in an electronic strike required cutting off a part of a doorjamb, which would remove the latchbolt on a cylindrical lock from the pocket within the strike. This change can be a drawback in terms of the aesthetics of an opening as well as exposing the latchbolt and keeper mechanism to unintentional users.

Recently, several electric strikes manufacturers have come up with a "No Cut" type of strike that does not require a cutout for operation. These strikes have a unique design to allow the latchbolt and keeper to slide into the strike pocket without damaging the doorjamb faceplate.

The strike is equipped with an internal ramp that raises the latchbolt and keeper whenever it receives an electrical impulse from a controller or reader. The retracting of the keeper and latchbolt raises them on the ramp, which locks the door. When the door is closed the deadbolt remains extended and the latchbolt is retracted into the keeper.

Installing an electric strike can be a simple process, especially if you are replacing a strike on an existing door. If you're planning to upgrade an existing access control system to an electric strike, you must ensure that the new system is compatible. Also, you must ensure that the strike is wired to your access control system and is designed to operate in a fail-safe manner.

Magical-Engineer.pngOne method to guard against intrusions by thieves is to upgrade the strike on your doors to a high-quality strike plate. The plates are made of up to six screws of three inches instead of the usual two screws of three-fourths inch. These screws are longer and make breaking the frame to reach the piece that turns the thumb on a single cylinder deadbolt more difficult.

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