4 Points To Focus Before Changing The Locks

4 Points To Focus Before Changing The
Locks
Do you have a lock that is not working
properly and is a total pain? You can
certainly take it off from the door and get
it repaired. But in many instances, people
don’t find the part to get the lock repaired
successfully. Even when they do, it is not
always easy to do it on their own. In such a
case, lock replacement may be the best
thing to do. Here are few things that you
must consider before changing your locks:
1-Security
It is better to buy a lock that is pick proof,
bump proof, and shim proof as well. Most
of the high-security locks come with a key
card. Using this card you can control who
can make the duplicate keys. It is also
better to go with a lock that is popular and
keys of which can be made by the
locksmith.

2-Make Sure That New Lock Is Safe
Just see the surrounding of the door and if
you find a breakable glass in the
immediate surroundings, or there is a
window from which the lock can be
reached easily, then it is better to replace
the lock with a double cylinder deadbolt.
3-Quantity In Numbers
Do you want to change all the exterior
door locks? It is better to get them keyed
alike. It does away with the hassle of
having many keys and also simplifies daily
usage by allowing you to work with one
key that controls all the replaced locks.

4-Matching Looks
It is good to have locks that get along well
with the colors of the door hardware. If
possible try to match all the door
hardware like hinges, saddles, and
decorative trims.
In The End
It is better to go for lock replacement than repair if you are facing challenges with the old
lock.