Sliding Door Security ??

blahblah06

Hi guys. is there anything out there to stop thieves just lifting the sliding doors of the hinges?

beldin

Well first they don't have hinges

Second there are patio door locks that can be fitted inside the door which will stop the door being lifted as well as adding extra security to stop them being opened. Any lock smith or hardware shop should have them...
Basically the lock is screwed onto the non moving part of the door and a bolt fits into the sliding door preventing any movement.

blahblah06

grand ill check that out nice one m8

Raiser

Yep bought a Yale patio door lock - €20 ish, drill a few holes and is installed in 20 mins... Can be locked without a key by pushing it in which is handy.

Definitely feel better after locking with usual lock & then clicking extra bolt in - just feels more secure......

blahblah06

grand so u reckon its a safe bet to get it then. im moving into a new house and want that extra security ya know

delly

Check here for the patio lock. Fitted one in my last house and it worked fine.

GreeBo

I have one and I agree they are more secure, problem is you have to pick if you want it inside or outside, then you are stuck with it, you can only access the door from the side its on.
While installing it this didnt bother me, but having to go around the side entrance gets mighty old, mightly quickly...

blahblah06

why did u put it on the outside? does that not defeat the purpose

delly

GreeBo wrote:

I have one and I agree they are more secure, problem is you have to pick if you want it inside or outside, then you are stuck with it, you can only access the door from the side its on.
While installing it this didnt bother me, but having to go around the side entrance gets mighty old, mightly quickly...

lol, i can't believe you'd put it outside. Lucky you don't live in a terreced house

GreeBo

I have it on the inside, but since I go to the shed twice a day for my bike it means I cannot use the back door entrance to my house, as its locked from the inside.
If you had a sliding door at the front of your house, porch for example would you put it in the inside or outside? :cool:

delly

Knew there had to be a good reason

Lex Luthor

I just fitted one of those locks that are mentioned on sat. 20 mins.
I think it cost about €15
2 holes for the unit and one large 12mm hole for the bolt on the sliding part of the door

heffo9

also you can tighten a screw on the main lock receiver where the hook on the door sits into, just limits the freeplay of the door after locking. i also have the deadbolts fitted. cant be too careful!!!!

kadman

blahblah06 wrote:

Hi guys. is there anything out there to stop thieves just lifting the sliding doors of the hinges?

Properly fitted patio doors should have anti lift blocks fitted to the frame above the door, to prevent lifting up.

kadman

rooferPete

Hmmmmmmmm,

Not sure if I should say, it's good to see Ya or just plain ignore the Kad in RooKad

Just make sure to lock the doors, it used to be a very profitable business removing the doors and side screens for re-sale.

Looking professional made the thieves appear as real workmen, one lot actually received a cup of tea from the neighbour while "working" on next door's house.

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kadman

Hi Rooferpete,

I hope you are not giving away secrets of a mispent youth ....hhhmmmm takes the halloween prank of lifting the neighbours gate to a whole new level.

Of course any determined burglar is going to get in any way. I'm all in favour of a half starved rottweiler, myself.

Yes Rooferpete , I'm back :rolleyes:

kadman

freezer

can any of ye guys tell me where exactly where i can get a Sliding door Bar??