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How to Replace Door Lock Door Locks

Door locks are your primary line of defense against unauthorized access to your home. Signs of wear and tear and also instances like moving into a new house or burglaries, could trigger the need to replace patio door lock your lock.

To begin, you must determine the size of your cylinder by measuring the distance between the adjustment screw and the middle of the knob lock cylinder. This measurement will allow you to select the appropriate lock.

Deadbolt

If you're looking to ensure that your door is safe from intruders, it's a good idea to install a deadbolt. When the bolt is extended into the strike plate of the doorframe it makes it much more difficult for an intruder to get through the door. A single cylinder deadbolt is activated using a key on the exterior side and a thumb turn piece on the interior. Deadbolts can only function if it is installed correctly.

First, you will need to determine if the door already has a hole to install deadbolts, or if it has to be bored. Utilizing the template included with your lock installation kit, mark the spot of the deadbolt's hole on the door's surface. Then, you can use your tape measure to determine the height the deadbolt needs to be. Then, mark the high point on the outside of the door and use a speed square to draw a straight line across the mark you made for the bolt hole.

Then by using the power drill, drill out the hole until it reaches the opposite side of the door. This may take a while. Sand the hole and the edge of the door to make it smooth. It's also recommended to paint or stain the door at this point.

Remove any visible screws from the deadbolt. This will reveal the front and rear assemblies of the deadbolt and its bolt inside. Then, remove the bolt and replace it by the new bolt to match the door hardware. The bolt is often connected to a set plate, which you will need to unscrew. Then, you'll need to chisel the door frame to accommodate the strike plate.

If your strike plate isn't aligned properly it's likely that the previous installer didn't mortise it correctly or a weatherstripping came along and changed the strike's position. To fix this problem you'll need to remortise both the strike plate and the deadbolt. Close and lock the deadbolt once you've completed this process. Test the deadbolt by closing it and locking it once the bolt has been extended into the strike plate.

Knob

It could make your home or business less secure If the knob on your door is damaged. It may also make it harder to open or close the door, so it's a good idea to replace the knob. It shouldn't take longer than 30 minutes. You can use a screwdriver as well as pliers to take off the old knob or handle, but be careful not to damage any of the other components on the door.

533463847_5380jxAc_57e8c00fbe5baa0f14a537233ae565825c7cb3dc.pngBefore you start, you'll want to spray WD-40 or a different dry lubricant onto the mechanism of the knob on your door. This will allow the lock to move smoothly as you turn it. To ensure proper operation, it's important to choose the knob and handle that match your existing doors. If there's no match then you'll have to purchase a replacement doorknob and latch plate.

To begin the replacement process, look at the knob or handle to find the screws that hold it in place. If there aren't any screws, you can use a screwdriver to insert between the cover plate and the screws plate hidden and then remove it.

After you have removed the knob examine it for evidence of damage or rust. You'll need to clean it off if you notice any scratches or marks however you don't need to do anything when the knob is in good working order.

Install the new knob. First, examine the knobs you've chosen to ensure that you're choosing the right one for your replacing upvc door lock. You should select one that has an extending rod designed to interlock with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Once you've put the new knob into the hole and then put it in the latch.

Test the spring by pressing down on it repeatedly. The latch should spring up each time. Install the second knob, and lock it to the rod mechanism of the first knob. Thread the long screws from the doorknob's interior through the holes for the cylinder on the outside knob and lock it into the knob's position.

Latch

A latch is a piece metal that extends into the doorjamb to secure it closed. The latch can be operated by a handle or knob on the interior of the door, or a thumb-turn on the exterior. A latch can be secured using replacing a patio door lock deadbolt to keep thieves from breaking through the door's glass. It also protects against the accidental or deliberate closing of the door by children or pets. A latch can be set using single cylinder deadbolts or a double cylinder deadbolt, depending on the security level you prefer.

Installing a deadbolt is the same as installing a latch, however, there are some distinctions. First, measure the setback of the doorjamb by using a tape measure to be sure that the new lock will fit. The setback is measured from the edge of doorjamb up to the middle of the hole for the latch plate. A standard setback is 2 3/8 to 2 3/4 inches. If your setback is higher than that, you might need to purchase an extra-long latch from a locksmith or hardware store.

The next step is to drill an edge bore hole in the doorjamb to accommodate the latch plate. Use a chisel and make the mortise for the latch. Make sure the depth is enough for the faceplate to be flush with the doorjamb. Place the strike plate in place to make sure it is positioned correctly.

If the strike is positioned too high, the door can be pushed in or pressure imposed on it using a crowbar, or tire iron. This could also cause cracks in the doorjamb. To correct this issue, the strike can be lowered by drilling a new hole in the doorjamb and chiseling out the core of the old hole.

Installing the new strike plate is the final step. This can be accomplished by fixing the new plate to the existing screw holes. Then you can use wood putty to cover the old screw holes and the bolt hole that won't be used. After the putty has dried, sand it to an even finish.

Strike

An electric strike is the metallic part where the latch and deadbolt engage when the door is shut. It is an important part of the overall security of a lock since it seals the door and also provides additional resistance to force or kicks applied to the door. If a door has been equipped with an electric strike, it will only be opened with a key or the control unit which controls the electrical impulses.

Traditionally the installation of an electric strike required cutting a section of the doorjamb to release a cylindrical lock's latchbolt from the pocket within the strike. This is an inconvenience when it comes to the aesthetics of an opening, and it also exposes the latchbolt and keeper mechanism to unauthorized users.

Recently, several electric strike manufacturers have created a new type of electric strike dubbed the "No Cut" strike that doesn't need an opening in the doorjamb to operate. These strikes use a special design that allows the latchbolt and keeper to slide into the pocket without causing damage to the faceplate of the doorjamb.

The strike has an internal ramp that raises the keeper and latchbolt when it receives an electrical impulse from a controller or reader. The keeper and latchbolt are lifted higher on the ramp thanks to the retraction. When the door is closed the deadbolt remains in at a lower position and the latchbolt retracts into the keeper.

Installing an electronic strike is a straightforward procedure, particularly in the case of replacing patio door lock an existing strike. If you're planning to upgrade an access control system to an electric strike, you must ensure that your new system is compatible. It is also necessary to ensure that the strike is wired to your access control system and that it is set up for fail-safe operation.

Upgrade your strike plates with heavy duty strike plates to prevent unauthorized entry. These plates use four to six screws of three inches instead of the two, three-fourth inch screws typically employed in regular strikes. The longer screws make it more difficult for anyone to break the frame and then reach inside to turn the thumb turn part of a single cylinder deadbolt.533463847_bIO6vcXm_f1ba1b525431ed4b86b4db28c645779325c76234.png

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