YOUR GUIDE TO THE US’S MOST POPULAR LOCKS

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YOUR GUIDE TO THE USS MOST POPULAR LOCKS
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• Knowing which type of lock will work best for
  different applications isnt always as
  straightforward as it sounds, and sometimes it
  can be difficult to know which offers the best
  security, under the circumstances.
• To help you differentiate between them, weve
  compiled a brief guide to the U.S.s most popular
  locks
• Knob locks
• Arguably the most common lock type, these are
  used both residentially and commercially, and are
  best suited to interior doors security experts
  recommend that they not be used as the sole line
  of defense for exterior doors. The locking
  mechanism can be found inside the knob itself,
  making them easy to break, and therefore
  effective only for doors such as leading to a
  bedroom or closet.

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• Lever handle locks
• Akin to knob locks, these are typically found in
  commercial applications, and have push down
  handles instead of a turning knob. With the
  locking mechanism found in the handle, they are
  often easier to infiltrate and break than a knob,
  and applying a good deal of pressure to the
  handle can make it break.
• Dead bolts
• Among the most common and reliable locks for both
  residential and commercial properties, deadbolts
  are installed on exterior doors. These come as
  single, or double-cylinder deadbolts, with single
  cylinder being the most popular choice for homes.
  With a knob for unlocking on the inside, a key
  has to be used to unlock it from the outside.

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• Double cylinder deadbolts give an added layer of
  protection since they must be unlocked using a
  key from the inside, and the outside. However,
  the fact that a key must be left inside the
  property at all times, can be hazardous in the
  event of an emergency.
• Choose a lockable thumbturn on the other hand,
  and you get the best of both worlds. Featuring a
  thumbturn on the inside, which can be used to
  unlock the door, there is also a keyhole on the
  outside, and the thumbturn can be locked, if
  required. This option gives the benefits of both
  single cylinder deadbolts and double cylinder,
  and none of the disadvantages.

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• Combination locks
• These can be mechanical and digital, with
  mechanical locks typically only accepting one PIN
  to access a property, while digital locks can be
  programed to accept many. This lock eliminates
  the need for a key, but does give some users the
  added stress of trying to remember a PIN code.
• Electronic card locks
• Often used by businesses with multiple employees,
  they can also prove effective in
  multi-residential buildings, and restrict access
  to certain areas for those without a card to tap
  or swipe.

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• Should a swipe card be lost or stolen, it can
  easily be deactivated and a log can also be kept
  of who is using the card, where, and when.
  Reprogramming of the cards is simple should a
  security issue crop up, with no need for them to
  be replaced, making the system ultra-efficient.
• For more detailed information about locks, or for
  up-to-date advice on which security system would
  be best for you, reach out to your local
  locksmith.

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