Doors: Not the group, but the kind that needs knobs, locks, and paint

[ucbalumnus]

@mynameiswhatever

The biggest problem I have with keyless locks (e.g., keypad or biometric) is it is a single lock. Right now, we have a knob keyed lock and a dead-bolt keyed lock.

Locks with keypads or biometric or whatever can be gotten in deadbolt and slip-latching door knob types. Deadbolt locks are generally considered higher security. For exterior doors, you generally want a deadbolt lock, but the slip-latching door knobs also typically installed can be gotten with or without locks.

@mynameiswhatever

I fully appreciate a good swift kick of the door by someone with larceny in their heart would be enough to break through most residential doors regardless of locks. But, the simpleton in me thinks two keyed locks are better than a single keyless lock. Any thoughts?

With any lock, a reinforced strike plate and door frame can be used to increase resistance to kick-in attacks (some deadbolts come with reinforced strike plates). For installation of a strike plate in a typical door frame, the anchoring screws must be long enough to go into the framing stud, not the much weaker door frame.

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