The Main Types Of Deadbolt Door Locks

Deadbolt door locks are the key to your front door's security. The standard door knobs with door locks are pretty easy to defeat, but when it comes time to replace existing deadbolt door locks or add deadbolt door lock to your door, you have many choices. Choosing the right door locks for your home is important and this article will help you to make that choice.

The first type of deadbolt door locks are the single cylinder deadbolt door locks. These door locks have a key cylinder on only one side of the lock, and on the other side you will have a knob. The advantage of this particular type of door lock is that you do not need a key to open it from the inside. The disadvantage is that if you have a door with glass or window next to your door, a thief would only have to break the glass in order to reach the lock and thus gain entry to your home.

The next type of door locks are the double cylinder deadbolt door locks. These door locks have a keyed cylinder on each side of the lock, so there is no knob and you must have a key in order to open it. This type of lock is of course more secure than the single cylinder deadbolt, and it is also useful if you have small children as they would be unable to open a door without a key. The disadvantage is that these types of door locks can be difficult to open in an emergency and if you cannot find the key, you cannot get out, or in.

The third type of deadbolt lock is the keyless deadbolt. These door locks can be operated in one of several ways. They can either be operated by remote control, by a keypad or by a fingerprint reader. These door locks have the advantage of allowing you to gain entry into your home quickly, but they have the disadvantage that they are quire expensive and may not be the best choice for those who are not tech savvy.

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