David J wrote:
On Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:00:10 GMT, "The Medway Handyman"
wrote:

David J wrote:
The front door on my house, which was built in 1997, is made of
metal. I'm not sure what metal exactly, but a magnet sticks to it.

Although the door structure is metal the complete side edge section,
where the lock protudes, is a wooden insert. Presumably there is
also some insulation inside the door.

The lock is stamped ERA, and looks identical to the 5 lever deadlock
shown on their website he
http://www.era-security.com/Mortice.html

Does your door have a lock like the top picture on that site or the
second one?


It's like the top one.

But that picture does not show the 2 hardened pins - rather like the 4
shown clearly in the bottom pic.

I reckon that the lock is secure enough. The security chain system
looks a tad flimsy...

Can't see what the problem is. "The main disadvantage is that
during the day, when the front door is unlocked, anybody can simply
open the front door and walk in!"

So, leave the chain on or leave the key in the lock, in the locked position.
That way nobody from outside can get in but someone inside can get out (in
case of fire).


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Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk