Nowadays as criminals are improving their break-in skills more and more it is highly important to stay up to date with the latest lock technology that not only offers better security but also great convenience.
Unfortunately break-ins can happen to anyone at anytime, mostly while you’re at work leaving your home vulnerable. That is why you should get a better understanding about some of the best types of door locks for your home.
Deadbolt Locks
These are the most popular and reliable type of locks. When installed properly they stay securely in place once locked. The Schlage B660P is highly recommended option for high quality deadbolt lock. It has a Grade 1 ANSI rating which means it is much harder than standard locks and impossible to pick. The lock comes also with strike plates that make it much more difficult for intruders to kick in and forced open the door.
Mortise Cylinder Locks
Mortise locks are less common than deadbolts but still offer improved security in some cases even better. Mortise locks are installed within a socket in the door frame which makes them harder to tamper with.
The Sargent 8225 Exit Door Lock is one of the best option to consider for your home because of its Grade 1 ANSI rating and for the fact that it comes with pre assembled parts for easier installation.
Smart Locks
Thanks to this marvel creation homeowners are getting full control over their locks no matter where they are.
Here are 2 excellent options to consider:
Schlage Camelot Touchscreen
This lock comes with a built-in alarm system that trigger a ‘Forced Entry Alert’ if anyone touches the lock. If someone tries to force open the door it will quickly notify you and the authorities.
Kwikset 909 Smart Code
This is a keyless entry lock that makes it very convenient entering your home. Very easy to install and it works with a personalized code, this lock runs on just 4 AA batteries and has a battery level indicator to let you know before the batterers are dead and prevent lockouts. Another great feature is that it locks your door automatically 30 seconds after entry.
