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Screen door locks are a must-have security feature
for screen doors. Screen doors provide a wonderful way to allow fresh breezes inside the house while still have the
safety and security of a door in place.
But to heighten any homeowner's peace of mind, screen door
locks should be securely in place as an added protective measure.
A screen door lock makes it much more difficult to deter thieves or
uninvited guests from just walking into a home. Screen door locks also
make it possible to secure the screen door against being opened by curious children or pets who would open an
unlocked screen door and then wander outside into traffic or other dangerous situations.
When shopping for screen door hardware, there are various kinds of
screen door locks which will offer the option of securing the door against unauthorized entry or even accidental
opening from a sudden bump or even a strong wind.
The kind of lock you select for your screen door depends upon the material the door is made from, either wood or
metal. Screen door locks are available in a variety of medium, from aluminum and brass to stainless steel, plastic
and metal. There are screen door locks which can be opened very simply by pushing a small button, while other
models must be locked and unlocked using a key. There are also basic screen
door latches with a handle that is attached to the door and flipped back or forth depending upon whether
or not the owner wants the screen door to be unsecured or locked against being swung or slid open.
Sliding screen door locks are usually built in or mortised into the door's frame, although this style of lock is
usually not very sturdy and must be replaced every few years. Sliding
screen door locks are different than those used in screen doors that swing back and forth to open.
Choosing the correct screen door lock for your purposes requires that you know the thickness of your screen door,
whether or not the door slides or swings to open, as well as the direction that the door swings open if it is not a
sliding screen door.
Whether it is a simple screen door latch or a screen door mortise lock, all that is required to install a screen door lock is
a screw driver and drill in order to attach the hardware in the right place. Having a lock installed on either a
sliding or a swinging screen door makes the door serve a dual purpose, providing a breath of fresh air while it
also adds an extra measure of security.
Hopefully this has given you some useful information on the types of screen door locks that can be purchased online.
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