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Getting the Best out of Locks

06/24/2015 Back To Blog

The first part of any home security system is getting the right equipment and having it installed correctly. This holds true regardless of whether one requires an emergency support or more routine work. In fact the lock has to match the task at hand. At the same time the expectation is that regular replacements will be made since the technology tends to receive upgrades over time. A lock that was absolutely fine ten years ago may be totally inadequate for more modern usage. It is worth noting that up to 3 million homes in the USA face some level of unwanted intrusion each year. Therefore, this is one area in which quality overrides quantity or price considerations.Getting the Best out of Locks

There is a difference between a general residential home and a commercial property where the requirements are considerably stricter. It is advisable to rely on the advice of the locksmith company as well as carefully consider all the available options. Exterior locks clearly play an important role not just because they are a visible sign of security arrangements but also if they are of good quality, literally keep the intruders out. Moreover, if they are correctly installed, give the home owner time to respond to any incident. Universal keying is very convenient for dealing with multiple doors in different places particularly if clients do not want to be carrying around a heavy bunch of keys.  

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Following considerable experience in this field, locksmith Arlington Heights  has found that problems start during the selection of dead bolts. Other important considerations include whether to use a keyed entry or stick to handle sets. This will depend on whether one uses passage sets or privacy locksets. Needless to say, often the same day service is of the utmost importance particularly when the property is shortly going to be occupied.  It is possible to mount a lockset as well as a deadbolt separately but more often the combined installation is more efficient. Forged brass components not only look solid but also improve long term performance. A security rating of grade 1 or 2 will be sufficient in most cases. Hardened pins are essential. The best handles are the ones that allow the user to open both the latch and deadbolt whilst inside. Dual torque springs are excellent, since they prevent the knobs from sagging. A latch kick off also helps to reduce the risk of being accidentally locked out.

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