Your front door is the entryway where you welcome friends and family when they come to visit—but it also serves as a vital part of your household security. With the proper door hardware, you can feel confident that your family and possessions are always safe. Here is a closer look at why a deadbolt lock is an absolute must for entry doors.

Are Deadbolts Necessary to Protect Homes?  

How They Work 

Forced entry can be a common issue for front doors that only have basic doorknobs. A deadbolt with a hardened steel bolt provides additional strength that keeps your door from being kicked open, especially when paired with a metal strike plate. Metal strike plates typically use 3-inch long screws to keep the plate securely fastened to the house frame. When the bolt fully slides into the door jamb, you get security support from the frame itself, not just the door. This helps it withstand impact during a break-in.

Why They Help

Door hardware upgrades also keep burglars from prying the door open. With a standard doorknob lock, burglars can actually use thin metal objects to pry back the bolt lock. Because the deadbolt’s locking mechanism extends a full inch deep into the door jamb, this method is impossible once the deadbolt is fully extended.

What Else You Can Do

Of course, the door hardware security enhancements offered by a deadbolt will only protect your home if you remember to lock it. Burglaries can also occur when someone leaves the house with the door accidentally unlocked. It never hurts to double-check!

Whether you need new door hardware or lock repair, you can count on Elyria Locksmith Service, Inc. to help you protect your home. Serving Elyria and Lorain County, OH, for over 38 years, owner Ed Smith is a Certified Master Locksmith and offers a 90-day warranty on all materials and services. To learn more about what his locksmith team can do for you, visit them online or call (440) 366-5625.