How to choose a lock for the front door and not overpay for beautiful promises
Let's call the client Robert. In the store he saw dozens of options: The more characteristics there were, the more difficult the choice became.
The client's name has been changed.
Let's call the client Robert. In the store he saw dozens of options:
- “high secrecy”;
- “anti-vandal”;
- “reinforced”;
- "smart";
- "premium".
The more characteristics there were, the more difficult the choice became.
Don't focus only on the number of combinations
Marketing figures about “millions of combinations” by themselves say little about the entire system. Also important:
- workmanship;
- resistance to mechanical stress;
- protective fittings;
- correct installation.
Define the task type
For an apartment the following may be important:
- compact keys;
- controlled copies;
- convenient cylinder change.
For the office: *Master Key;
- many users;
- controlled access.
For external door:
- weather resistant.
Why you can’t buy a lock separately from the door
Need to consider:
- thickness of the canvas;
- existing holes;
- fittings;
- dimensions of the old lock;
- position of the crossbars.
Otherwise, even a good mechanism will require unnecessary rework.
Do I need a protective cover?
For cylinder systems, suitable protective fittings can be an important part of the overall design. The cylinder itself cannot be assessed separately from its installation.
Electronic or mechanical?
There is no automatic winner. Choose by scenario:
- mechanical - simpler and clearer;
- electronic - more convenient for access control in certain tasks.
What is better to do before purchasing
Send to a specialist:
- photo of the door;
- photo of the existing lock;
- dimensions, if known;
- describe who will use the door.