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How to Replace Door Locks

Your first security measure is your door lock. It can stop unauthorised access into your home. The locks may require replacement due to wear and tear, or other situations such as moving into a new home or a burglary.

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

Deadbolt

Installing a deadbolt is excellent way to protect your door against intruders. The bolt extends into the strike plate on the door frame when it's locked, making it much more difficult for burglars to gain entry into the composite door lock replacement. A single-cylinder deadbolt can be activated with a key on the exterior, and a thumb-turn device situated inside. Deadbolts will only work when it is properly installed.

First, you will need to determine if the upvc door lock replacements has a hole for deadbolts, or if it requires drilling. Utilizing the template included with your lock installation kit, mark the spot of the deadbolt's hole on the door's surface. Use your tape measure to determine the height of the deadbolt. Then, mark this height on the edge of the door. You can then use the speed square to draw an even line across the mark you made for the bolt hole.

Then, use a drill to drill this area until the hole extends to the opposite side of the door. This may take a while. Sand the hole and the door edge to make it smooth. It's also an excellent idea to paint or stain the door at this point.

Remove any screws that are visible from the deadbolt. This will reveal the front and back assemblies of the deadbolt and also the bolt inside. Then unscrew the old bolt and replace door lock it by the new bolt to match the door hardware. It is necessary to remove the bolt from the setplate. After that, you will need to cut out the space for the strike plate on the door frame.

If your strike plate is not aligned it's likely that the previous installer didn't correctly mortise it or a weatherstripping was installed and changed the strike's position. You will need to re-mortise the strike plate and perhaps even the deadbolt to fix the issue. Once you have completed this, test the deadbolt by closing and locking it. Make sure the bolt extends into the strike plate, and then test the key to make sure it closes and opens easily.

Knob

If a door knob is worn out, it can make your business or home less secure. It can also make it harder to open or close the door, making it recommended to replace the knob. Replacing a knob is a relatively simple DIY project that shouldn't take less than 30 minutes to complete. Make use of pliers or a screwdriver to remove any old knobs or handles. Be cautious not to harm other parts of the door.

Spray WD-40, or a different dry lubricant, on the mechanism of your door knob prior to you begin. This will let the new lock slide smoothly as you turn it. To ensure proper operation, Replace Door lock it's important to choose a knob and handle that match the doors you already have. If there's no match then you'll have to purchase a new doorknob and latch plate.

To begin the replacement lock for composite door process, examine the old knob or handle to determine the screws that hold it in place. If there aren't any screws, you can use a screwdriver to wedge between the cover plate and the plate with hidden screws and pop it off.

After taking the knob off take it apart and look for indications of damage and rust. If the knob is damaged or has scratches or marks, you'll have to clean it. Otherwise, it shouldn't require any major work.

Install the new knob. Before you do that, look over the knobs you've chosen to ensure you're choosing the right one for your door. You'll need to select one with an extended rod that will interlock with the rod mechanism of the other knob. Once you've put the new knob into the hole, slide it into the latch.

Thread the latch plate screws down and test the spring by pressing down repeatedly. The latch should then spring back up every time. Next, install the other new knob and interlock it to the rod mechanism on the first knob. Attach the other long screws from the interior knob through the hole in the cylinder of the doorknob outside and secure it.

Latch

A latch is a metallic piece that extends out into the doorjamb to keep it closed. It is operated with a knob or handle on the inside of the door, or a thumb turn on the outside side of the door. Deadbolts can be used to secure a latch and keep burglars from piercing the glass of the door. It can also protect against intentional or accidental closing by pets or children. A latch can be installed using single cylinder deadbolts or a double glazed door lock replacement cylinder deadbolt, depending on the security level you prefer.

Installing a latch requires the same steps as installing a deadbolt, however, there are a few distinctions. First, Replace Door Lock determine the setback of the doorjamb with an instrument to make sure the new lock will fit. The setback is measured from the edge of the doorjamb up to the middle of the hole for the latch plate. The standard setback is 2 3/8 to 2 3/4 inches. If you have a higher setback, you may have to purchase a longer latch from a hardware shop or locksmith.

Then, drill a hole for the latch plate in the doorjamb's edge. Use a chisel to chisel out the mortise of the latch, making sure it's deep enough for the faceplate of the new latch to be flush with the doorjamb. Tape the strikeplate in place to ensure it's placed correctly.

If the strike is too high, you can knock the door down or apply pressure using the tire iron or crowbar. This can cause the doorjamb to crack. To correct this, the strike could be lowered by drilling another hole in the doorjamb and chiseling out the core of the hole that was previously drilled.

The final step is to mount the new strike plate which is done by screwing it in place over the screw holes that are already in place. Utilize wood putty to fill in any existing screw holes or bolt holes which aren't going to be used. Once the putty has dried, sand it to a smooth finish.

Strike

An electric strike is the metal part where the latch and deadbolt engage when the door is closed. It is an essential part of the lock's overall safety because it stops the door from opening and provides an additional level of resistance to force or kick. If a door is fitted with an electronic strike, it can be opened only with keys and the control unit that regulates its electrical impulses.

Traditionally, installing an electric strike meant cutting a small portion of the doorjamb to remotely release the latchbolt of a cylindrical lock from the pocket in the strike. This modification is not just ugly, but also exposes the mechanism of the latchbolt and keeper to uninitiated users.

Recently, a number of electric strike manufacturers have come up with a "No Cut" type of strike that doesn't require a cutout for operation. These strikes use a special design that allows the latchbolt and keeper to slide into the pocket without causing damage to the doorjamb's faceplate.

The strike is equipped with an internal ramp that raises the latchbolt and keeper whenever it receives an electrical signal from a controller or reader. The retraction of the keeper and latchbolt pushes them up higher on the ramp, thereby locking the door. When the door is shut, the deadbolt stays at a lower position and the latchbolt retracts into the keeper.

Installing an electronic strike is a simple procedure, especially when you're replacing an older strike. If, however, you are upgrading to an electric strike in an access control system, you will need to make sure your new system is compatible with the kind of lock you have installed. It is also necessary to make sure that the strike is wired to your access control system and that it is set up for fail-safe operation.

One way to protect against access by unauthorized persons is to upgrade the strike on your doors to a robust strike plate. These plates use up to six screws of three inches instead of the usual two screws of three-fourths inches. These longer screws make breaking the frame to reach the piece that turns the thumb on a single deadbolt for a cylinder more difficult.