Deadbolts Versus Doorknobs

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Deadbolts Versus Doorknobs
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• Locksets for main entrance doors usually comprise
  of two pieces a deadbolt and a matching
  doorknob. It goes without saying that a deadbolt
  will always be more secure than a doorknob alone,
  but there are still ways that even a deadbolt can
  be compromised if an intruder is determined to
  get into your property, meaning that ideally, you
  should consider upgrading to a high-security
  lock. Well look at how deadbolts can be
  compromised and what locks you can buy to protect
  your home as best as you can from thieves and
  intruders

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• How deadbolts can be compromised
• While a deadlock will certainly deter some
  criminals, others have ways and means of getting
  past them and into your home
• Picking the lock
• While not common, this method involves a tool to
  apply pressure on the cylinder and another to
  push each tumbler inside until the lock comes
  open.

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• Raking the lock
• In much the same way as a lock is picked, a
  special tool is used to push 2 or more of the
  tumblers at the same time, making gaining entry a
  quicker, simpler process.
• Bumping it
• This is one of the simplest ways to compromise a
  lock and can be achieved with little skill
  provided you possess a bump key.

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• A Pick Gun
• These manual tools are commonly used by
  locksmiths to pick locks but in the wrong hands,
  can be very useful for criminals.
• Drilling the lock
• Used as a final resort for locksmiths, this
  method is perhaps the most common one for
  criminals and when done right, a lock can be
  compromised in a matter of minutes.

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• So, deadlocks may well provide enough protection
  for homes in low crime areas, or to homes in
  which other means of protecting their properties
  are being used in conjunction with them. But for
  the very best protection for your home, its
  contents and those residing there, you might want
  to consider upgrading to high-security locks.
• What is a high security lock?
• These locks have been modified to make them
  completely break proof, and only the most skilled
  of locksmiths can compromise them. Pick, rake and
  bump proof, they are much stronger than other
  locks and the key can only be copied using a
  special card that youre given along with the
  lock at the time of purchase.

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• Companies such as Mul-T-Lock and Medeco sell them
  and while they come with a higher price tag, they
  could end up saving you thousands of dollars and
  giving you the peace of mind that you deserve.
• Burglars may be canny folk, but they will always
  look for the easiest properties to break into,
  and if your home has a deadbolt or high security
  lock in place, then you may not be as likely to
  fall prey to them.

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• Golden Locks Inc is a local locksmith company
  with years of experience and trained staff
  skilled in locksmith services for both
  residential and commercial clients and having
  online store for high security locks in Orange
  County. We also specialize in automotive lock
  repair services for cars, bikes and trucks and
  installation, servicing and repair of high
  quality security systems, access control systems
  and CCTV systems. If you are looking for a
  locksmith in Orange County or safes in Orange
  Country, call us at [phone].