How to strengthen the front door in the lock area without pointlessly redoing the entire door
Let's call the client Andres. He wanted to improve the security of his front door and received advice: But the amount of metal alone does not guarantee…
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Let's call the client Andres. He wanted to improve the security of his front door and received advice:
“We need to put more metal around the lock.”
But the amount of metal alone does not guarantee proper protection.
What exactly needs to be protected
Depending on the design, attention may be required:
- cylinder;
- lock body;
- fastenings;
- external fittings.
Protective fittings for cylinder
For cylinder systems, a special protective cover can be used. Its task is to cover the most vulnerable outer part of the cylinder from direct mechanical impact.
But it is important that she:
- approached correctly;
- was securely fastened;
- matched correctly with the door.
And the armor plates inside the door?
Some designs provide additional protective elements in the area of the lock body. But homemade modifications to the door without calculation can create new problems.
For example:
- break the geometry;
- complicate maintenance;
- make future lock replacement more difficult.
Why it is better to first evaluate the existing system
Sometimes more effective:
- replace an incorrectly selected cylinder;
- install suitable fittings;
- fix installation,
than seriously redoing the door leaf.