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    Which is the best

    I think this will be the right platform to ask suggestion. I'm in need of a secured door. Last day there happened to be a burglary in my neighbor's home. So we are actually panicked and thought of installing a strong and secured door. But then I came to a solution not to replace the door, but installing a strong lock system after reading this northtechwindows.ca/2016/06/27/should-i-use-a-single-latch-or-a-deadbolt-for-my-door/. Shall I use a single latch for my door or is a deadbolt better for my door??
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    Deadbolt is much much better than the standard door latch. The question though is how would someone break in? Probably more likely to be a quick kick in of the door than someone deftly picking the lock. Most likely to break a simple window in the door or sidelight. Then they just reach in and turn the deadbolt using the knob / ever inside the house. Best is a double keyed deadbolt (keyed inside and outside) - that way they can't reach in through a broken window (assuming you don't leave the key in the lock inside).

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    Concetta talk to a local locksmith. Mine told me that its the doorframe that breaks when they kick it in, and suggested reinforcing that (more and heavier screws all around) holding it in place. Pat, FYI some city fire codes (like mine) don't allow double keyed deadbolts.

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    Many building codes do not allow double lock deadbolts. Motion lights around the perimeter are a good deterrent for intruders as are alarm systems. Strong doors are good, but burglars also will go through unlocked windows where they might not be observed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stan Calow View Post
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    FYI some city fire codes (like mine) don't allow double keyed deadbolts.
    That's good to know. Thanks

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    A neighbor's house got broken into by the garage door then the house door, and also by the shop door. They were strong doors and double bolted.
    Strong locks won't do any good without a strong frame.
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    Definitely strengthen the frame and hinges. A friend of mine was in the police force and he used to laugh about every time they raided a house they would just bash the hinges. It didn't matter how many locks or what quality. It worked every time. Cheers

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    Set up a speaker and recording to a motion detector. When it is triggered, the sound of a pump shotgun being pumped should play. That is about all it takes to scare off would be burglars. About the worst sound you can hear in the dark.

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