When it comes to secure your property, locks are highly important. There are several different types of exterior door locks come and each one of them offers a different level of security.
Here are the common types of exterior locks:
Deadbolts
These are the most common and secure types of residential locks and they come in 2 forms single cylinder double cylinder and they both provide strong protection against forced entry.
Single cylinder deadbolt
This type is operated with a key from outside and a thumb turn from inside.
Double cylinder deadbolt
This type requires a key for both sides.
Doorknob Locks
Doorknob locks have the lock mechanism within the knob itself and often found on exterior doors in combination with deadbolts.
Doorknobs are more vulnerable to break ins if used alone as the knob can easily be broken off.
Mortise Locks
Less common in standard residential applications, mortise locks are found in older home and involve a pocket cut into the door where the lock is fitted and they are well known for their high durability.
Lever Handle Locks
These are more common in commercial settings but are also used in residential properties especially for interior doors as they are easier to operate than regular doorknobs which making them suitable for people with disabilities.
Keyless Entry Systems
These systems use a keypad, fob key or a biometric entry system like fingerprint scanners and offer great convenience by eliminating the need for physical keys.
Panic Bars Exit Devices
These are installed on emergency exit doors and allow fast and easy exit when pressure is applied to the bar the door unlatches and opens.
Electric strike
These locks use electricity to lock and unlock doors eliminating the need for manual keys and can be opened with keypads, access cards or key fobs.
Electric strike locks come in two modes:
Fail safe: which unlocks during power outages.
Fail secure: stays locked without power which offering flexible and advanced security solutions.