You’ve decided to undertake a lock installation project for your backyard door. Now you’re faced with the dilemma: which door lock should I go for? With a variety of door lock types to choose from, it can get quite a headache when choosing which one is best for your home or property. Below are few of the common types of door locks.

Padlocks

Padlocks are the only type of lock that is typically not permanently attached to anything else. Padlocks come in a range of sizes, are free standing and portable, and are one of the most easily recognizable types of lock. Padlocks come in two main varieties: combination and keyed. Combination locks have one or more number dials that open the lock when the correct combination is entered. They are often easy to decode or shim open. Keyed padlocks have several options to consider. There are rekeyable and non-rekeyable padlocks. If a padlock is non-rekeyable, then you cannot change the key that opens the lock (for example to make it use the same key as your house). Padlocks can be key-retaining or non-key-retaining. A key-retaining padlock does not allow the key to be removed while the padlock is open. Finally, padlocks can have a shrouded shackle. This is an extension of the body where the shoulders of the padlock raise up the sides of the shackle to make it far harder for bolt cutters to cut the padlock.

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Deadbolt Locks

Deadbolts are one of the most common types of hardware. Single-cylinder deadbolts are operated with a key from the outside of a home and a thumb turn from the inside. A double-cylinder deadbolt is operated with a key from both outside and inside the door. This offers a more foolproof security option against the burglar who relies on gaining access to a home by breaking through the door glass and turning the thumb turn to open the door. Always keep a key near a double-cylinder deadbolt, in case of fire or other emergency. Both types of deadbolts are available separately or as part of a lockset. Deadbolts are relatively inexpensive, depending on the model you choose. They can start at as little as $15-20.

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Lever Handle Locks

These handled locks are commonly found on interior doors, feel nice in your hand and are more stylish than standard knob locks. They are also easier to access for the handicap population. Most lever-handled locks dont require keys. Locking involves pushing or twisting a button on the inside face. Because this type of door lock operate like knob locks, they can be broken with force and arent recommended as the only line of defense on a front door.

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Knob Locks

Knob locks are commonly used on the exterior doors of homes in combination with a deadbolt lock. They are a simple form of spring lock and not very secure because the cylinder is in the knob and not in the door.

Unfortunately, the knob can be knocked off the door with a hammer, pliers, or the application of enough force, making the fact that these locks are relatively easy to pick almost irrelevant. A knob lock should never be used as the only lock on an exterior door, and though they were once popular in a variety of applications, knob locks are best used as interior locks in a residential setting.?

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So there you have it, some of the common door locks you’ll see on homes and properties. For more information about which door locks you should go for, visit this site.