Sunday, January 20, 2013

Types of Door Locks Which Help To Maintain Security!

Due to increase number of crimes, home security is necessary for everyone today. Undoubtedly in market you would find number of security systems, which help to keep your home safe from intruders and give you a peace of mind.
The most ancient type of security systems, which people have been using until now are the mechanical door locks. Earlier there was traditional type of door locking systems with the keys, but today in this era a vast change could be seen in locking systems. You would find different types of door locks according to your preferences and your budget.
Mentioned below are the types of door locks, which you would find in market:
  • Privacy Lock: These types of security systems are used for privacy purpose rather than security purpose. As a narrow object can be inserted from outside of the knob which, can push out the lock button these type of lockset have a button on the inside knob, this means it don't have any key function on the outside knob.
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  • Moderate Security: It is most commonly used door locks nowadays, which has a knob that can be locked and unlocked from inside with a button when turned or pressed, and from outside it is locked with the help of a key. Thus, it is the best way of locking and keeping security when one is at home or outside their home.

  • Deadbolt: This helps to keep higher level of security than any other locks. It comes in two types of cyclinders: single and double. In single cyclinder, operating of key is only from outside and in double cyclinder you would require to use key from both side of the door (inside and outside).

  • Surface-Mount Deadbolt: It is of D-shaped or rectangular shape, which is mounted on the back of the door. You can open it via turning the knob or via using key from outside.

  • Keyless Locks: It is the latest way of keeping security, which usually requires audio or video indicators for deactivation. The owner has to enter security code set up by during its installation. Some of these devices have the feature of alarm systems also, which is raised when an incorrect code entered by the person.

  • Biometric Security Systems: In these devices, electronic ID or thumbprints are used to open the door. This is the latest technology gadget, which is used by many people at home and offices. The device scans the finger print or ID of the person and then only allows the person to enter into the house.


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