Sliding Door Lock

Different Patio Door Locks for Added Security in Your House
These days security is one of the main concerns for house owners and therefore patio door installations take safety matters into consideration.
With a sliding door, one is at a closer to the risk of insecurity. This is because its main operation does not push it in but rather moves it to the side. This does not assist in keeping the lock tight, and hence the joints will be left loose. The sliding patio door locks could be of great help as they will keep the door from sliding back physically adding to the security of the house. The locks allow for better security by hooking onto the door and another good thing about them is that they are out of reach of children.
There is also another type of lock operated by foot where one only pushes their foot down on a pedal. The door is prevented from sliding back and nobody can be able to pick on the lock. One great advantage of this door lock is that it is within reach of children hence appropriate in case of danger. The cost initial and installation charges are also relatively cheap.
The third type of locks for patio doors is operated by use of a key. To install this lock you will have to drill into your door. However, these ones are easily available and therefore you will be spoilt for choice. You may also want to secure your patio door. The door can be made of various materials including glass. To do this just get yourself a sliding security gate, this can be fitted with two locks to add more security. With this you can leave the patio door open for the air to flow in during summer.
Sometimes the deadbolt of your patio door may fail to turn as you lock the door mostly during spring or summer. Sticking a screwdriver and lifting as you turn it may not be a permanent fix and if you want to do away with the broom handle the coral homeshow shows an easy way to install locks on the sliders. For your French doors you could install a dead bolt as safety latches require drilling. It will however provide no security for the children as they can easily open them. However you could install a child safety device which requires you to disassemble the door handle to install it. In some homes the sliding door might be used on the outside and a standard lock or maybe a bolt installed at its bottom as the security. However these are not secure enough when trying to stop it from sliding.
Mortise doors are worth buying if security is your concern. This is one of the main questions many people ask; is how to make a patio door,lockable if it has no lock and has never had one making it impossible for a replacement lock mechanism since it has no hole. It's even harder when it's the only door as patio door locks need to be accessible from the outside, and all the walls around it are made of concrete. One of the simple answer to this question is installation of certain door handles with special hardware which will lock it in such a way that they only let people out but can't let them in again or in a way whereby they can be locked from outside with crash bars that only open from the inside
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![]() Cardinal Gates Lock-N-Block Sliding Door Gate, White List Price: Sale Price: $71.24 You save: $8.71 (11%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Average Rating: ![]() DescriptionSecurely clamps onto the functional panel of a sliding panel door Helps reduce the risk of injury to your infant, as well as damage to your sliding screen door Locking mechanism would be adjustable and located beyond the infant's reach Safety gate swings open in both directions, allowing easy entering and existing Gives visibility to sliding doors so child does not run into the sliding door Finally, there is a gate which allows us to feel comfortable opening the sliding door when an infant is around (never leave infants unattended). The Lock-n-Block is the only sliding glass door gate available on the market today! This gate adds a layer of protection while allowing full use of the screen door. Ideal for children, the Lock-n-Block Sliding Door Gate also provides a much-needed visual to help prevent kids from running into the glass or screen door. The Screen Manufacturers Association (SMA) states screens are not designed to keep children from falling out. The Lock-N-Block sliding door gate adds the extra layer of protection recommended by the Consumer Products Safety Council (CPSC) Features
ReviewsGreat Gate-Exactly What We Needed! A standard no-frills gate |
![]() Burglabar Sale Price: $4.95 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Average Rating: ![]() DescriptionBurglabar is a unique self-locking hinge type lock designed to offer additional security protection for Sash Windows and Sliding Patio Doors.It installs in seconds and requires no tools. It is made from LEXAN which is a very strong transparent material using a special adhesive that bonds like a weld. Burglabar is the ideal affordable solution that provides you additional locking protection when you are home and for your possessions when you are away. The price is per piece. Features
ReviewsChild-proofing made easy.... Just what I needed great product Not Very Strong Simple and effective |
![]() Cardinal Gates Lock-n-Block Sliding Door Gate, 30.5 x 24-Inches, White List Price: Sale Price: $76.42 You save: $3.53 (4%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours DescriptionFinally, a pet safety gate for sliding glass doors! Cardinal Gates is pleased to offer the new Lock-n-Block Sliding Door Gate. The Lock-n-Block is the only sliding glass door gate available on the market today! No more worries about the dog bolting through the screen door. This gate adds a layer of protection even while using the screen door. Simply ideal for pets, the Lock-n-Block Sliding Door Gate also provides a much-needed visual to help prevent dogs from running into the glass or screen door. Enjoy fresh air completely bug-free! Your screen door can be closed even while the Lock-n-Block Sliding Door Gate is in place. The easy-to-install (no tools needed) gate securely clamps onto the functional panel of a sliding panel door. Unlike traditional safety gates, the new Lock-n-Block Sliding Door Gate is not pressure mounted nor does it require wall-mounted hardware. Simply align the clamps of the gate with the functional panel of the sliding door and snap in place. Once in place, just close your sliding door. Door stops (included) help keep the sliding door stationary. The gate conveniently swings open in both directions, for your pet’s ease in entering/exiting. The Lock-n-Block Sliding Door Gate fits all standard (1-inch or 1.5-inches) sliding glass doors and includes a 1-year manufacturer's warranty. Features
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![]() "ABC Products" - Prowler Proof ~ 2-Pkg. Security Flip Lock (For Patio Doors And Windows) List Price: Sale Price: $8.47 You save: $3.90 (32%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Average Rating: ![]() DescriptionPkg of 2 Prowler Rroof flip locks ~~ Made of heavy duty laminated plastic ~~ Made specifically for windows & sliding glass doors ~~ No tools or drilling required - installs in seconds ~~ Just flip to lock and flip to open - Gives you extra security when locking from inside your home. Features
ReviewsChild-proofing made easy.... |
![]() Burglabar 6 Pack Sale Price: $29.00 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Average Rating: ![]() DescriptionBurglabar is a unique self-locking hinge type lock designed to offer additional security protection for Sash Windows and Sliding Patio Doors.It installs in seconds and requires no tools. It is made from LEXAN which is a very strong transparent material using a special adhesive that bonds like a weld. Burglabar is the ideal affordable solution that provides you additional locking protection when you are home and for your possessions when you are away. Features
ReviewsBURGLABAR REVIEW Falls off the Windows Useless Burglabar - 6 pack Seems like a good product |
![]() Bear & Moose Sliding Door Locks Woodworking Pattern Sale Price: $7.95 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionThis full size woodcraft pattern is a part of the fun, easy-to-make projects from the Winfield Collection! Be sure to look for additional patterns to add to your project list! Features
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![]() Interchangeable core sliding cabinet door lock DescriptionOlympus SFIC, Best, Falcon, Arrow type core sliding door lock |
![]() Sliding Door Patio Lock K40-PATIO DescriptionPatio door lock - Aluminum and steel construction - simple safe. Thumbscrew secures to door track. Fits tracks up to 1/4" thick. Sliding doors are a secuity risk, If you have them you need this simple fix. So if you have read this far, we will give you one with any order. Ask for it in the comments section on the order page. |
![]() Protection Plus- Sliding Glass Door and Window Accessory (2 Pack) Sale Price: $9.95 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionProtection Plus- Sliding Glass Door and Window Accessory (2 Pack)Sliding glass door accessory that helps prevent glass door mishaps. It is a visual marker and a lock that is effective for locking windows too. No installation required, applies with a suction cup.For anyone that has ever owned a home or visited a home with a sliding glass door, walking into one of those doors can cause embarrassment, not to mention an injury. The Protection Plus helps to eliminate these mishaps, and also functions as a door-locking mechanism that prevents someone from being able to break-in through a sliding door.Once suctioned to the glass, the Protection Plus serves as security for a partially-open door, since it "locks" the door in place to prevent it from opening any further. Parents can also use the product to prevent their children from opening the door and wandering out, or it can be used as a third handle on the door to help children go in and out freely.***Please note that the Protection Plus Stars are a clear color and not greenish as they appear in the picture***Features:Made of heavy-duty PVC materials, with a suction cup backing Can be used inside or outside Holds a weight of up to 50 pounds Serves as a decorative hook for towels, wash cloths, etc. Resistant to temperature changes and inclement weather Doubles as a door locking mechanism Prevents someone from walking into the door Helps prevent theft from break-ins through sliding door Can be used as a lock for a partially open door Allows parents to keep children from wandering in and out: can also be moved down lower to allow children to use as a door handle Includes:2 x Protection Plus Stars- Clear color Features
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![]() C.R. LAURENCE 703CCH CRL Chrome Sliding Glass Door Lock With Indicator Sale Price: $50.81 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 4-5 business days DescriptionSuitable for Sliding Glass Doors From 5/16" to 1/2" (8 to 12 mm) Thick Lock Can be Used Glass-to-Wall, or Glass-to-Glass Inline Panel or Door Indicator on Exterior Displays Red if Lock is Activated Blue if Lock is Open CRL Sliding Glass Door Lock With Indicator is an attractive and practical way to add security and privacy wherever 5/16 to 1/2 inch (8 to 12 millimeters) glass sliding doors are installed. This Lock can accommodate glass-to-wall inline installations. A turn of the thumb turn on the interior side of the Lock changes the color of the exterior indicator. Emergency access is made possible by a low profile screw on the exterior face. The Lock comes with a wall mounted strike plate, screws, and anchors. Both Lock and Keeper come with gaskets and hex wrench. Color: Polished Chrome Minimum Order: 1 Each Additional Product Information: NOTE: Glass must be notched for installation of Lock and Receiver. |

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