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How to Replace Door Locks

Door locks are your primary security measure against unauthorized entry into your home. The signs of wear and tear, as well as instances like moving into a new home or break-ins, can necessitate the need to replace your lock.

You can determine the size of your cylinder by measuring the distance from the center of the knoblock cylinder to the adjustment screw. This measurement will enable you to purchase the appropriate lock.

Deadbolt

If you're looking to ensure that your door is secure from burglars, it's a good idea to install a deadbolt. The bolt extends into the strike plate on the doorframe when it is locked, making it more difficult for burglars to gain entry into the door. A single cylinder deadbolt is activated with an exterior key on the side and a thumb turn device on the inside. Deadbolts can only function if it is installed correctly.

It is first necessary to find out if the door has an existing hole for a deadbolt or if you need to drill it out. Mark the location of the hole to install the deadbolt on top of the door by using the template supplied with your lock installation kit. Use a tape measure to determine the height of the deadbolt. Then, mark this height on the side of the door. Use the speed square to draw straight lines across the mark you made for the bolt hole.

Next, use a power drill to bore out this spot until the hole reaches the other side of the door. It could take a few minutes. Sand the hole and the door edge to make it smooth. At this stage, [Redirect Only] it's a great idea also to stain or paint your door.

When the door is open remove any screws visible on the deadbolt. This will reveal the front and back assemblies of the deadbolt and also the bolt inside. Remove the bolt and replace it with an alternative bolt that matches your door hardware. It is necessary to remove the bolt from the setplate. Once this is done, you will need to chisel the area for the strike plate that is on the door frame.

If your strike plate is out of alignment It could be due to the previous installer didn't mortise it correctly or an installation of a weatherstripping altered the strike's position. To fix this issue it is necessary to remortise the strike plate and the deadbolt. Close and lock the deadbolt when you've completed this step. Test the deadbolt by closing and locking it after the bolt has been extended into the strike plate.

Knob

It can make your home and business less secure when the door knob is worn. It can make opening or closing the door more difficult, so it's an ideal idea to replace it. It shouldn't take you more than 30 minutes. Make use of pliers or a screwdriver to remove any knobs or handles. Be cautious not to damage the other components of the door.

Spray WD-40, or a different dry lubricant, on the mechanism of your door knob before you begin. This will assist the new lock to slide smoothly as you turn it. To ensure that it operates properly it is important to select the right knob and handle to are compatible with your doors. If you don't have a doorknob that matches and handle, you'll need to buy a replacement lock for composite door.

Before you begin the replacement patio door lock, look over the knob you replaced to see what screws are that are holding it in place. If there are no screws to hold it in place, you can use a screwdriver to secure the cover plate between the screws plate hidden behind it.

Once you've removed the knob that was previously used, look it over for any signs of damage or rust. If the knob has any scratches or marks it's time to clean it. Otherwise it shouldn't need any major work.

Now is the time to put in the new knob. First, examine the two new knobs to ensure you're picking out the right one for your replacement patio door lock. You'll need to pick one with an extender rod that locks with the rod mechanism of the other knob. Once you've put the new knob over the hole in the door, carefully insert it into the latch.

Test the spring by pressing it down repeatedly. The latch should spring back up every time. Install the second knob, and lock it to the rod mechanism of the first knob. Thread the long screws from the interior doorknob into the holes for the cylinder on the exterior knob, and fix it in place.

Latch

A latch is a piece of metal that extends through the door jamb to keep it closed. It is operated by a handle or knob on the inside of the door or by a thumb turn on the outside side of the door. The latch can be secured by deadbolts to prevent thieves from breaking through the glass. It can also guard against the accidental or deliberate closing by children or animals. A latch can be set using one cylinder deadbolt or double cylinder deadbolts based on the level of security you prefer.

Installing a latch requires the same steps like installing a deadbolt however, there are a few distinctions. First, measure the setback of the doorjamb with a tape measure to make sure the new lock will fit. The setback is the distance from the edge of the doorjamb, to the center of the hole for the faceplate of the latch. Setbacks for standard latches are 2 3/8 to 2. 3/4 inches. If your setback is greater, you may need to purchase a latch that is longer from a locksmith or hardware store.

Next, make a hole for a latch plate at the edge of the doorjamb. Use a chisel to chisel out the latch mortise making sure it's large enough to allow the faceplate of the new latch to sit in a flush position with the doorjamb. Put the strike plate into place to make sure it's placed correctly.

If the strike is too high, you can knock the door down or apply pressure with the tire iron or crowbar. This can cause the doorjamb to crack. This can be repaired by drilling a new hole into the doorjamb, and cutting the core from the old one.

The last step is to install the new strike plate which can be done by screwing it over the screw holes that are already in place. Then you can use wood putty to cover the holes from the previous screws and the bolt hole that will not be used. After the putty is dry then sand it to an even finish.

Strike

The piece of metal that connects the latch and deadbolt when the door is shut is an electric strike. It is a crucial component of the security of a lock, as it seals the door and offers additional resistance to force or kicking applied to the door. If a door is equipped with an electric strike, it can only be opened by an entry key or the control unit that controls the electrical impulses.

In the past, putting in an electronic strike was as simple as cutting off a part of a doorjamb, which would release the latchbolt of a cylindrical lock replacement upvc door from the pocket that is inside the strike. This modification can be a drawback in terms of the appearance of an opening as well as exposing the keeper mechanism and latchbolt to unintentional users.

Recently, a variety of electric strike manufacturers have created a "No Cut" kind of strike that doesn't require a cutout in order to operate. The strikes have a unique design that allows the latchbolt and keeper to slide into the pocket without damaging the faceplate of the doorjamb.

The strike has an internal ramp that raises the latchbolt and keeper whenever it receives an electrical signal from a controller or reader. The keeper and latchbolt are pushed higher up the ramp by the retraction. When the door is closed the deadbolt is retracted and the latchbolt retracts into the keeper.

Installing an electronic strike is a straightforward procedure, particularly when you're replacing lock In upvc door an older strike. However, if you're upgrading to an electric strike for an access control system, you will need to make sure your new system is compatible with the model of lock you've chosen to install. Also, you must make sure that the strike is properly connected to your access-control system and is set up to operate in a safe manner.

One way to protect against access by unauthorized persons is to upgrade the strike on your doors to a robust strike plate. These plates can be fitted with up to six screws of three inches instead of two screws of three-fourths inches. These screws are longer and make breaking the frame to reach the thumb turn piece on a single deadbolt cylinder more difficult.