Deadbolts are highly recommended by locksmiths and they are probably the best types of locks to protect your property.
They work by sliding a metal bolt into the door frame and that’s where their name comes from. Unlike spring-loaded locks deadbolts can only be opened using a key and tricks like a knife or credit card wont work.
Single Cylinder Deadbolt
This is the simplest deadbolt available in the market and it open on one side only. It is commonly seen in houses and other places where access control needs to be provided for safety purpose.
Double Cylinder Deadbolt
These deadbolt requires a key to lock and unlock from both sides. It is an appropriate solution for doors with glass panels and it would make it impossible for intruders to break in by breaking the glass panel and use the thumb turn mechanism to unlock the door.
Keyless Deadbolt Cylinder
The keyless cylinder works similarly to single cylinder deadbolts but without the use of a key and can be locked only from the inside, mostly use on privacy doors for restrooms in public places.
Deadbolts Increase Protection Against Burglary
Because of their strong construction made out of solid steel and superior reinforcement capabilities these types of locks are very difficult to breach even when targeted with powerful force and while regular doorknobs locks may easily be broken.
A deadbolt lock requires significantly more time and energy which give security alarm systems enough time to respond and call law enforcement before burglars enter your property.
Of course there’s no such thing as a 100% burglar proof protection but having 2 deadbolts installed on your entrance doors will definitely upgrade the security level and every homeowner should consider it.
