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How do you pick a good deadbolt?


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User: Corinthians
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Posted: 10/31/2007 4:00:15 PM
You want a lock with solid metal components. An easy check is to feel for weight -- heavier locks are generally sturdier. Steel is always a good bet.

User: mike
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Posted: 10/31/2007 10:08:45 AM
You'll also want to look to see how far into the wall the bolt goes.

User: kimchi
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Posted: 10/31/2007 7:40:41 AM
Most of the time you use a single cylinder deadbolt -- a key on the outside a knob to turn on the inside. Sometimes you add a double cylinder (the inside must be opened with a key too) -- when it's near a window. That way someone can't break the window and reach in to gain entrance. You need to check fire codes before you install, however.

User: peter
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Posted: 10/1/2007 11:35:51 AM
How do you pick a good deadbolt? There sure do seem to be a lot of options.


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