Deadbolt Lock Purchase - Consumer Tips

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Considering replacing or adding a deadbolt to your door?

Listed below are the deadbolt specifications you should be looking for:

• Outer slip ring should be free moving when NOT installed.
• Outer slip ring should contain a tempered or hardened interior ring. (slip ring shouldn't be hollow)
• Bolt should be 1" thick with a 1" throw (bolt extended).
• When installed, bolt should lock into place when extended. You should not be able to push the bolt back by hand.
• Bolt should be constructed to include a hardened steel core.
• Lock cylinder should be constructed of 100% brass (some lock manufacturers use a combination of brass and plastic).
• Screws that anchor rear thumb-turn plate to front lockset should be heavy-duty at least ¼" or larger in diamater.
• Deadbolt face should be 2 pieces (outer slip ring with separate lock face - some manufacturers may join both pieces
together).
• Deadbolt should be of a 6 or 7 pin construction. (Available ONLY through locksmiths and locksmith supply houses)
• Deadbolt should contain pick-proof pins. (Available ONLY through locksmiths and locksmith supply houses)
• When mounted to the door surface, the deadbolt face should be able to sit flush to the door to help defeat crowbar
attacks.

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FACT: It is well known among Law Enforcement Agencies (criminals know it too) that a poorly constructed deadbolt lock can be easily opened by applying brute force with a pair of ViceGrips®.

FACT: A deadbolt that includes an outer ring that slips with a tempered or hardened inner ring provides MAXIMUM SECURITY against ViceGrips® attacks.

FACT: A Key-In-Knob Lock does not offer anywhere near enough protection. Have a deadbolt installed for the maximum protection of your property.

FACT: A lock is only as good as the door it's affixed to.

FACT: All locks are not created equal and unfortunately you only receive the degree of security that you are willing to pay for.

FACT: If you do not have a deadbolt lock installed on your door you are asking for trouble. Criminals know that Key-In-Knob locks are quickly and easily defeated. Install a quality deadbolt for peace of mind and help to keep your belongings safe and secure.

WHY PURCHASE FROM A SECURITY PROFESSIONAL?:
Sure, your local retailer like Home Hardware© or Home Depot© carry major lock brand names but most available through retailers like this are considered in the industry to be light to medium duty residential.

A professional locksmith can supply:

1) Heavy-duty residential and commercial grade lock sets that are not available through local retailers.
2) 6 or 7 pin locksets. (more difficult to pick open - local retailers usually supply 5 pin lock sets)
3) Pick-proof lock pins. (difficult to pick open - usually not available through local retail outlets)
4) High Security locks that provide control of key distribution.

Heavy-duty residential or commercial grade deadbolts, which are more difficult to defeat will have break and enter artists walking away from your door to seek-out much easier prey

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