Hi all,
Long-time lurker, first time poster. :)
Would really appreciate some external door security related advice.
Scenario: In the process of purchasing new external timber door (for our apartment in a flat) + security locks
Our lock requirements are:
* Best security possible (of course!)
In terms of style, I want one of these silver handles (here )
In terms of function, if someone will still be home, I want to be able to exit the house and have the door automatically lock in some way behind me, without needing to use a key to lock it. And if no-one will be staying at home, when I leave the house of course I'm happy to use a key to lock it all properly.
eg with our current door, if someone is staying home, before I leave I will press a button on a round knob, and then close the door behind me. And that round knob will be locked. And if no-one will be at home, I press the round knob (like the "Passage Lockset", first lock, on this page), close the door AND then lock another.. lock-thing. I think it's called a Lockwood 001. Then the door is fully locked.- I do NOT want a lock where, if you're in the home and want to lock the door, you need to use a key to lock/unlock it from the inside. ie I'd rather a lock with an inside knob.
I've tried to do quite a bit of research, but have ended up being overwhelmed and confused by the types of locks - dead-latches, dead-locks, Lockwoods, single/double-cylinder etc. So far, from what I understand deadlocks are a better security option than others. And that, if I don't want to use a key from the inside, I need to avoid double-cylinder locks…
My questions are:
1. What type of lock may suit my requirements? eg the one I linked to above with the silver handle? (mechanical entrance lockset).
2. Is there a need to ALSO install a separate deadlock on the door? Or would something like the above cover that off? Or is it better to have a second one for better security?
3. Any other general advice you may have from your experience.
4. If I've incorrectly assumed/misunderstood something, please point it out. Keen to learn!
5. Any other links for further reading material.
Thanks so much in advance, would really appreciate it.
Cheers
sorry if not helping, but i really want to have that keyless door lock, there are options of number combination, or wireless tapping with phone or special card.
http://www.bunnings.com.au/our-range/building-hardware/door-…