How to Replace upvc door lock replacements is your door lock. It will prevent unauthorized entry to your home. Signs of wear and tear and also instances like moving into a new residence or burglaries, could trigger the need to replace your lock.
You can determine the size of your cylinder by measuring the distance from the center of the knoblock cylinder to the adjustment screw. This measurement will enable you to purchase the appropriate lock.
Deadbolt
Installing a deadbolt is a excellent way to protect your door from intruders. The bolt extends into the strike plate on the door frame when it's locked, making it more difficult for burglars to break in through the door. A single cylinder deadbolt is activated with keys on the exterior side and a thumb turn device on the inside. Deadbolts are only effective when it's properly installed, though.
First, you'll need to determine if the door already has a hole for a deadbolt or if it has to be bored. Mark the location of the hole to install the deadbolt on top of the door using the template that came with your lock installation kit. Then, use the tape measure to determine the height the deadbolt needs to be. Then, mark the height on the side of the door and use the speed square to draw straight lines across the mark you made for the bolt hole.
Then using the power drill, drill out the hole until it is on the opposite side of the door. This may take a while. Sand the hole and edge of the door to smooth it. It's also an excellent idea to stain or paint the door at this point.
Remove any screws that are visible from the deadbolt. This will reveal both the rear and front assembly of the deadbolt and its internal bolt. Then, remove the bolt and replace it with a new one that is compatible with your door hardware. It is necessary to remove the bolt from a setplate. Once this is done, you will need to chisel out the area for the strike plate on the door frame.
If your strike plate is not in alignment it could be because the previous installer did not mortise it correctly or a weatherstripping changed the strike's position. You will need to re-mortise the strikeplate and possibly even the deadbolt to fix the issue. Once this is completed check the deadbolt by closing and locking it. Make sure that the bolt is extending into the strike plate and then test the key to make sure it opens and closes smoothly.
Knob
It could make your home and business less secure when the door knob is damaged. It could also make opening and closing the door more difficult, so it is an ideal idea to replace it. It shouldn't take you more than 30 minutes. You can use a screwdriver or pliers to get rid of the knob or handle that was previously used, but be careful not to damage any other parts on the door.
Before starting you'll need to spray WD-40 or a different dry lubricant on the mechanism of the knob on your door. This will allow the new lock slide smoothly as you turn it. It's essential to select a quality knob and handle that is compatible with the doors you currently have to ensure proper operation. If there's no match then you'll have to purchase a new doorknob and latch plate.
Before you begin the replacement process, examine the old knob to see what screws are that are holding it in place. If there aren't any screws you can use a screwdriver to insert between the cover plate and the hidden screws plate and pop it off.
After you've removed your knob, check it for indications of damage or rust. If the knob shows any dents or marks it's time clean it. Otherwise it shouldn't require any major work.
Install the new knob. First, examine the knobs you've chosen to make sure that you're picking out the right one for your door. You'll need to select one with an extending rod that will interlock with the rod mechanism of the other knob. After you've inserted the new knob in the hole then slide it into the latch.
Test the spring by pressing down on it repeatedly. The latch should pop up every time. Install the second knob and secure it to the rod mechanism of the first knob. Then, thread the other long screws from the knob's interior through the hole for the cylinder on the doorknob on the outside and lock it in place.
Latch
A latch is a piece metal that extends into the doorjamb to hold it closed. The latch is operated either by a knob or handle on the inside of the door, or a thumb-turn on the exterior. The latch can be secured with deadbolts to stop intruders from breaking in through the glass. It also helps protect against the accidental or deliberate closing by pets or children. You can choose to install a latch with either a single-cylinder or double-cylinder deadbolt, depending on your preferred level of security.
Installing a latch follows the same steps as installing a deadbolt, however there are some variations. First, measure the setback of the doorjamb using a tape measure to make sure the new lock will fit. The setback is the distance from the edge of the doorjamb to the center of the hole for the faceplate of the latch. A standard setback is 2 3/8 to 2 3/4 inches. If your setback is higher than that, you might need to purchase an extra-long latch from a locksmith or hardware store.
The next step is to drill an edge bore hole into the doorjamb for the latch plate. Utilize a chisel to make the mortise for the latch. Make sure the depth is enough to allow the faceplate to be flush with the doorjamb. Place the strikeplate on the floor to ensure it's placed properly.
If the strike is placed too high, the door can be pushed into or pressure applied to it using a crowbar, or tire iron. This could also cause cracks in the doorjamb. To remedy this issue, the strike can be lowered by drilling another hole through the doorjamb, and then chiseling out the core of the hole that was previously drilled.
Installing the new strike plate is the final step. This can be accomplished by screwing the new plate over the existing screwholes. Utilize wood putty to fill in any existing screw holes or bolt holes which aren't going to be used. Once the putty is dry then sand it to a smooth finish for a professional finish.
Strike
An electric strike is the metal part where the deadbolt and latch are engaged when the door is closed. It is an important part of a lock's overall security, as it keeps the door shut and also provides additional resistance to kicking or force applied to the door. If a door is equipped with an electric strike, it will only be opened using a key or the control unit that governs its electrical impulses.
Traditionally, installing an electric strike involved cutting a section of the doorjamb to remotely release a cylindrical lock's latchbolt from the pocket of the strike. This modification is not just unattractive and unattractive, but also exposes the latchbolt mechanism and the keeper to intruders.
Recently, a number of electric strike manufacturers have created a "No Cut" type of strike that doesn't require a cutout in order to operate. These strikes use a special design that allows the latchbolt and keeper to slide into the pocket without causing damage to the doorjamb's faceplate.
The strike is equipped with an internal ramp that lifts the latchbolt and keeper when it receives a signal from the reader. The retracting of the keeper as well as latchbolt pushes them up higher on the ramp, thereby locking the door. When the door is shut, the deadbolt is retracted and the latchbolt retracts in the keeper.
Installing an electronic strike is a simple process, particularly when you're replacing an older strike. If you're planning to upgrade an existing access control system to an electric strike, you need to ensure that the new system is compatible. It is also necessary to ensure that the strike is connected to your access control system and is set up for fail-safe operation.
One way to protect against unauthorized access is to upgrade the strike on your doors to a robust strike plate. These plates use four to six screws of three inches instead of the two three-fourth inch screws that are typically used in standard strikes. These screws are longer and make breaking the frame to reach the piece that turns the thumb on a single deadbolt for a cylinder more difficult.