Door locks are protecting our homes and businesses for many year now and they literately the first line of defense against thieves.
Knowing the differences between the different types of door locks can help you make the right decision about which lock goes where.
Doorknobs
Doorknobs are the most common type of door lock and they provide the basic security level for most residential doors.
Usually installed on interior doors their lock mechanism is located within the knob itself which makes them very easy to open.
While this may be suitable for internal doors external doors should not be equipped only with doorknob should combine with a deadbolt lock.
Deadbolts
Deadbolt locks provide superior protection against break-ins thanks to their unique locking mechanism that resists physical tempering even drilling attempts.
Deadbolts come in 2 types single cylinder deadbolts varieties double cylinder deadbolts. Single cylinder are operated from one side using a key while double cylinder require the use of a key from both sides.
Mortise Locks
Mortise locks are heavy duty door locks and typically used on external commercial doors. They are called after a pocket (mortise) cut in the door which installed into and it provide enhanced security compared to standard cylindrical locks.
Mortise locks complex design and strong construction make them very challenging to tamper with and their durability contribute to their reputation.
Cam Locks
Cam locks are a type of fastener that being used on storage unit doors, mailboxes and file cabinets. A cylindrical body with a metal tube that containing a hole on one side for positioning the bolt that is inserted into.
Smart Locks
Smart locks represent modern technology in home security and offer great convenience combined with higher level of protection.
These locks provide a keyless entry throughout different methods such as keypad code, smartphone apps or biometric authentication. They come in different security levels which depends on factors like encryption strength, authentication protocols and hacking attempts resistance.
