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Placement of deadbolt on door with glass panes
On 11 Dec 2006 08:49:42 -0800, "Ether Jones"
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Hello,
I live in a house that approx 45 years old. The rear entry door has
glass panes and does not have a deadbolt. To improve security, I am
planning on installing a deadlock. Since the glass could be broken and
then someone could easily unlock the deadbolt, I was planning on
placing the deadbolt closer towards the floor so that it would be very
difficult top reach. Is there any reason that I should not place the
deadbolt lower?
Buy a double cylinder deadbolt, which uses a key on both sides of the
door, and mount the lock at the normal height.
Fire hazard. Make sure you keep a key nearby, like behind a picture or
a floor mat or something.
Replace the glass in the door with polycarb.
That way, they set it on fire instead of breaking it.
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