Our team at Residential Building Specialties, Inc., offers a wide range of hardware to help you deliver outstanding results to your client. When planning any home renovation or construction project, one key piece of hardware to get right is the door locks, as the locks play a key role in maintaining the security of the home. In this article, our team will go over a few of the many types of door locks we offer to help you decide which is best for your client.
- Deadbolt Locks – One of the most popular types of door locks is the deadbolt lock. This type of lock uses a thick bolt to connect the door to the frame, keeping it in a closed position and resisting attempts at forced entry. This type of lock is one of the most common choices for use on exterior doors, as the lock is separate from the knob or handle and therefore offers an extra layer of security.
- Knob Locks – Another popular type of door lock is the knob or handle lock. As the name suggests, these door locks are built into the knob or handle of the door and are operated with dials or buttons built into the opening mechanism. While these locks are useful for protecting privacy in interior rooms, they do not offer much security for exterior doors, so they are best used only on doors inside the home.
- Electronic Locks – A third popular type of door lock is electronic locks. Unlike mechanical locks, electronic door locks do not need physical keys, but instead use combinations entered on keypads to control access. If your client is worried about losing physical keys, you can recommend using electronic locks.