GUIDANCE FOR CHOOSING A DEADBOLT LOCK FOR YOUR HOME

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GUIDANCE FOR CHOOSING A DEADBOLT LOCK FOR YOUR
HOME
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• Deadbolt locks have long been a vital element of
  any security system, and they provide the
  additional security that most doors, both
  residential and commercial, require. If youre
  trying to decide upon a deadbolt for your new
  home (or business), or simply need to upgrade or
  replace your existing lock system, talking with a
  qualified locksmith will help you get the most
  up-to-date and honest advice. However, it doesnt
  hurt to be armed with a little information of
  your own before chatting with an expert
• Should you choose a single, or double-cylinder
  lock?
• Lets take a closer look at the pros and cons of
  each type of deadbolt lock

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• Single-cylinder deadbolts
• Typically found in most US homes, the
  single-cylinder lock is more practical,
  affordable and convenient for everyday use,
  saving time on locking and unlocking. Using a
  thumb turn to lock or unlock a door from the
  inside, is a convenience most homeowners have
  become used to, and coupled with their
  practicality and cost-effectiveness, they remain
  a more popular choice than double-cylinder
  deadbolt locks.
• However, while they are extremely convenient,
  they are typically not as secure as
  double-cylinder options, and have the potential
  to afford canny intruders easier access to a
  home, while also being easier for kids to use.

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• Double-cylinder deadbolts
• While not as common as single-cylinder deadbolt
  locks, they do offer an enhanced level of
  security for homeowners, especially in the case
  of doors featuring glass panels. Easily smashed
  by a criminal, with a single-cylinder deadbolt,
  the intruder could simply reach their hand
  through and turn the lock on the other side to
  gain entry to your home. With a double-cylinder
  lock on the other hand, an intruder still wont
  be able to get in without a key. This added level
  of security also helps prevent young children
  from being able to unlock the door and wander out
  into the street.

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• That said, its important to note that in an
  emergency situation, having to locate a key to be
  able to open the door and get outside, could
  prove a significant liability. Paramedics and
  other emergency response teams may also find it
  hard to enter the property to reach anyone
  trapped or injured inside.
• Who can help you decide which deadbolt would be
  best?
• Security specialists such as locksmiths, are the
  best people to talk to about home security, and
  most will perform a thorough risk assessment of
  your property to help identify any weak spots,
  and then advise you on how best to beef up your
  security, to better protect you and your family.

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• Can you install a deadbolt yourself?
• Unless youre a qualified security expert, it
  isnt recommended to try and install a deadbolt
  yourself the consequences of not doing it
  correctly not only youre your home and its
  contents in jeopardy, but you and your familys
  safety, too.
• For a correctly installed deadbolt lock, to give
  you the best protection for your home, pop into
  your local locksmiths, or call them up to
  schedule a security assessment and lock
  installation.

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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 an
  online store for high security locks and MT5 High
  Security keys etc. 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 or Medeco Keys in Huntington beach or
  Anaheim, call us at [phone].