Mortice This denotes that the lock sits in the door. Derived from the mortice and tenon joint that carpenters use to fix two pieces of wood together. Tenon being the projection mortice being the hole. If the lock sat on the door as opposed to in the door, it would be called a Rim Lock Dead Lock This is the bolt that projects into the frame to secure the door to the frame. There are two different types of dead lock there is a Dead Lock and there is a Sash Lock both are technically dead locks, save that a sash lock also has a latch as part of the whole lock.
For insurance requirements both are Five Lever Dead Locks and pass as being the minimum security requirement that you should consider on an external door. The best type of front door lock depends on a few factors such as the type of door and also the building type. Building Type — A door lock on a flat or apartment or a dwelling with a single exit will have different escape requirements compared to a domestic house lock.
This is a reason why a vetted, inspected and competent locksmith should be specifying and fitting your door locks. We also recommend your door lock is independently tested e. To read our guide on British Standard Locks click here. The brand of lock you choose is a personal choice, we recommend any lock has been Independently tested meaning a lock has met minimum security and durability needs. The best lock for a wooden door is a lock that meets the requirement of BS , the type of lock fitted can be a night latch, mortice deadlock or mortice sash lock.
A non-tested night latch can be used for access but it must be supported with a tested lock so you would have two locks on the door. It should be noted that if a non-tested night latch is used on its own, the door is not securely locked and is in just a latched state and vulnerable to attack.
Live in a flat or apartment? If the door is on a single exit dwelling flat or apartment then the lock should meet the requirement of BS Euro Cylinder locks are prone to lock snapping though, please read our guide here on lock snapping. If your composite door has been tested to PAS 24 and carries a Secure by Design certificate, then the lock has been tested to a very high level of attack so new locks are not needed.
If the door is untested then changing the lock cylinder to a Sold Secure SS Diamond cylinder or TS 3 star cylinder will prevent locks being broken and burglars gaining entry. Please read our locksmith price guide here which covers the price of locks and even a checklist of questions to ask a locksmith if you are looking to change your locks. If you are still confused about the type of door locks you have fitted, we recommend contacting your nearest locksmith approved by the MLA who will be able to help.
To find out more about the Varieties of Mortice Locks, ring Stephen on if you are in the Doncaster area. The design and versatility of the Yale lock. The vulnerabilities of the Yale lock system. The Different Varieties of Mortice Lock. The versatility of Euro Cylinder locks.
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