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Secure bolt lock mechanism for sidegate padlock

Savage_Henry · 2017-03-01 16:48:10

Hi, Just installed new side gate - it has just the standard bolt lock. I was thinking of adding a padlock - but what stops them to just unscrew the screws from where the bolt goes in? Is there anything that can be bought that will prevent this? Secure type of bolt or some screws that are hard to remove? No use of expensive…

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01-03-2017 5:48pm

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Savage_Henry

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Hi,
Just installed new side gate - it has just the standard bolt lock. I was thinking of adding a padlock - but what stops them to just unscrew the screws from where the bolt goes in? Is there anything that can be bought that will prevent this? Secure type of bolt or some screws that are hard to remove? No use of expensive padlock if the bolt mechanism is not secure

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#2 01-03-2017 7:27pm
Jnealon

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Security screws or anti-tamper screws. But the weak link there is the shiplap
Tbh if they want to get in they will

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#3 01-03-2017 7:41pm
Savage_Henry

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Thanks for idea!

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