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Installing Deadbolts Or Deadlocks On Your Exterior D...

Deadbolts provide additional security if installed properly on the exterior doors. Deadbolts or deadlocks are locking mechanism distinct from a spring-bolt lock because a deadbolt cannot be moved to the open position except by rotating the lock cylinder. The more common spring-bolt lock uses a spring to hold the bolt in place, allowing retraction by applying force to the bolt itself. A deadbolt can therefore make a door more resistant to entry without the correct key. Typically these deadbolts or deadlocks are installed by professional but if you are looking to save some bucks by doing ...