The occurrence of the need for replacement of locks happens when moving to another apartment, repair or a new door is installed. Doors locks should have increased strength and reliability, and they should also provide a great security system with the door, which will withstand vandals and robbers.
Before replacing the locks, it will be necessary to carry out a number of preparatory actions. First of all, different characteristics and door parameters should be carefully studied. On the advice of experts, it is necessary to buy locks in accordance with the design of the door. So, hinged locks are more suitable for garages and grille doors. For metal doors, mortise locks are ideal, which will ultimately provide excellent protection against crackers.
Installing cut locks instead of hinged has a number of reasons. So, the cut locks have greater safety, since the entire mechanism is located inside the doors, and, therefore, is not available for prying eyes. For steel doors, cylinder and supreme locks are often chosen, each of which has its own characteristics. Replacing locks with the last type provides the best protection against physical influences, and the cylinder will make the attackers think, as they are equipped with a rather complex mechanism. Combined locks, which are equipped with a double mechanism, are also good.
The replacement process itself is quite laborious, and, therefore, work should be carried out by an experienced master. Otherwise, there is a risk that you can not get into your own apartment. In addition, if the lock is installed incorrectly, then this will help attackers when they achieve their goals. However, preparatory work can be carried out independently.