During your home insurance application process you ll be asked what kind of locks you have on your patio doors to help providers assess your property s security levels.
Types of locks for french doors.
An overhang helps keep rain out when the door opens inward.
Types of door locks.
Exterior french doors and sliding glass patio doors are the most difficult exterior doors to secure.
And it s easy to see why on french doors the weak point is where the 2 doors come together on sliding glass doors the weak point is the standard hook type lock that the manufacturers provide.
A one hinged panel is considered a french door.
Three point locking mechanisms are best for french doors.
There are three main options.
The box is usually a small squarish hole designed to fit the bolt.
Other types of door knobs include.
The box is the part of the door frame where the bolt latches.
You can use different kinds of door locks for a variety of purposes.
You can also choose double doors for the front of your home as an elegant entryway.
Multi points locks are mostly found on upvc and composite entrance doors but can also be found on french and patio door types.
Tuscany series door and fixed panel in vinyl.
A fixed sidelight can suggest the look of a pair.
Often found on french doors door levers can be used anywhere standard knobs are used these come in different sizes and are easier to use than regular door knobs making them ada compliant for handicapped users.
Their hinge pins are on the outside of the door inviting an intruder to slip them out and pull one door away from the other.
Most bolts are similar in size making the box a similar size that can fit most locks in the home.
Usually f itted to upvc and composite doors but can also be fitted to timber and aluminium doors.
Door types single in swinging courtesy of milgard.
Double in swinging courtesy of marvin.
Exterior patio french doors with bore holes.
Deadbolt locks on the doors should have at least a 1 inch throw and mortise locks are typically stronger than typical bored locks.
One solution is to make one of the doors stationary and bolt the active door to the floor to door jamb window.
The mechanism is usually operated with a euro cylinder lock to which the key inserts.
French doors that open outward have an added problem.