Door Locks
External doors secure your home
A door lock is one of the most versatile and convenient kinds of security fasteners. You can get them with keys or in keyless versions and each of these types has their own variations. Pretty well every home owner has a door lock that is designed to secure the external entrances to the house. The most common residential door mechanisms include:
- Pin tumbler locks
- Deadbolt locks
- Pushbutton locks
The great thing about door locks is that they can be worked blended into your home décor. Many manufacturers have even started to market fashion lock lines. These devices can help add that little something special to your front door – making even the smallest detail fashionable!
What makes these locks stylish (think of them as door knob accessories) is the different shapes and styles that are now offered. You can get one that contrasts your door knob and stands out against your entranceway, or you can get a lock that’s built into the knob and looks like it is part of the door.
A lot of people are going for the antique look with their door security. These are contemporary locks that offer the added safety and security of new technology, but they look like old pewter keyholes that used to adorn only the most fashionable of upscale 19thcentury homes.
The Latest Technology
Some owners forego fashion for added security or convenience. Some of the newest versions of locks don’t require keys, which makes them more difficult for would be thieves to pick. Most of these keyless models are pushbutton or computerized. However, the most recent technology to enter the homeowner market is the fingerprint lock.
The fingerprint scanner takes advantage of the individual and unique patterns of a fingerprint and allows only certain people entry to the home. It’s a little less convenient because if you want to let someone have access to your home you can’t just give them a key. It’s also possible for criminals to replicate fingerprints to fool the scanner. If this happens the lock is essentially useless because you can’t change your fingerprints.
Common Convenience
Most home owners rely on these devices to keep their houses and their possessions safe. They’re a common and convenient way to protect your property against theft. While they’re not completely indestructible and are susceptible to the talents of a lock picker, a door lock is a good way to deter simple criminals who are looking for a quick prize.
