Residential Locks

Locks have the purpose of keeping intruders out and keeping your home or business secure. The lock is there to protect you and your belongings, it provides a peace of mind when you are not home securing the property. Getting a lock that is right for your home is important. However, with so many options available in the market, it is hard to determine which lock would be the best choice for you.

Deadbolts are a type of lock that is a necessity as a security measure for each home. They are extremely difficult to break through and can prevent most types of force entry attempts. The reason for that is the long throw bolt which is normally around 6 inch that goes into the door frame. When getting a deadbolt or any other type of lock for that matter, it is recommended to get those with a 6 pin cylinders to make them harder to pick or bump.

Another popular lock mostly on older homes, is the Mortise. What makes this type of lock so unique is the fact it is installed inside the door itself which makes it harder to tamper with it. Among other types of heavy duty locks is the jimmy proof deadbolt. The way that is built prevent intruders from attempting to "jimmy" the door opened as well as sliding a card to unlock it.

When it comes to interior doors, there is no need to use heavy duty type locks, and that is why lever handle locks are perfect for these types of settings. These types of locks are mostly used for bathrooms or bedrooms inside a home. If you are looking to go overboard and worry about style as well, a lockset would be you best choice. They offer the flexibility, durability and often available in a variety of designs and styles to compliment most types of doors.

For more information about lock selection for your home, contact Premier NW Locksmith Reno (775) 538-2159.