If you want to make your home less attractive for
the thieves and the intruders then you can rely on dead bolts that are
special kind of locking mechanism. Dead bolts because of their usability
and strength are preferred not only in residential homes but also in
hotels, resorts, offices, etc. If compare to any key operated lock,
these are more secure. Apart from being functional, they also have the
aesthetics and simplicity of a single lock.
How Dead Bolts Work?
Dead bolt lock functions by turning the key or knob without activation
of a spring. They lock the door by extending a heavy metal projection
into the door jamb. Unlike spring bolt dead bolt can be opened only by
rotating the lock cylinder. If you have installed the deadbolt then you
can also avoid forced entry as they provide one inch of surface contact
between the door and frame.
Single and Double Cylinder Double Bolts
Deadbolts come in both single and double cylinder and are mainly used
on exterior door applications. However they can also be used on the
interior doors if extra security is needed. There is no major difference
between the single cylinder double bolt and double cylinder bolt. The
difference is only that the double cylinder deadbolt can be operated
operated by a key on both sides of the door. The Double Cylinder Door
Bolt single cylinder dead bolt on the other hand can be operated with a
key on the exterior and a knob or thumb turn on the interior. One should
use double cylinder deadbolts when there is glass in your door or a
window is near the door. In this case the glass can be broken and
someone can reach in and turn the knob.
Materials Used in Deadbolts
Barrel bolts are casted out of following materials:
- Bronze
- Zinc
- Brass
- Iron
- Steel
- Aluminum
Finishes on Security Deadbolts
Security dead bolts are available in following finishes:
- Satin Nickel
- Antique Nickel
- Antique Brass
- Polished Brass
- Antique Brass
- Oil Rubbed Bronze
- Brushed Nickel Lacquered Brass
- Polished Nickel
- Polished Chrome
- Satin Chrome
- Chrome Plated
- Florentine Plated etc.
Barrel
Bolts
