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Front door - lock options - experiences?

  • 13-03-2014 2:54pm
    #1
    tates1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭


    Hi all -

    We are currently picking out front door for our self build - we wanted to go for something contemporary like the following:

    wm_s1000xModern%20Timber%20Front%20Door%20Kloeber%20FunkyFront.jpg

    However - the company have queried the pull bar design and would prefer a lever style handle as this would enable a better locking system (5 point?) compared to the single key used. On this - how many points would the system above give?

    Does anyone have experience of the door/locking like something above? How do you find it? What should we specifically be asking for?

    Sorry - we are due to meet with them tomorrow and would like some feedback before we make a decision on the styling.

    Thanks again for any help offered.


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  • #2
    tedimc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 623 ✭✭✭tedimc


    That's a nice a looking door alright.

    Where/how exposed is the front of your house? If it is very exposed to the main street, than maybe a 5 point locking system would be best. But if it's any way private at all, I don't think a 5 point system would make any difference as it would probably be easier to just break the glass.

    If someone is going to break in, I don't think a 5 point locking system will stop them anyway!


  • #3
    tates1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭tates1979


    Cheers Ted. Very rural location, and then up a 200yd lane! There's gonna be a lot of glazing to either side of the door, so you have raised the same issue as my better half did-just a case of smashing the glass.

    Thanks again for the response.
    tedimc wrote: »
    That's a nice a looking door alright.

    Where/how exposed is the front of your house? If it is very exposed to the main street, than maybe a 5 point locking system would be best. But if it's any way private at all, I don't think a 5 point system would make any difference as it would probably be easier to just break the glass.

    If someone is going to break in, I don't think a 5 point locking system will stop them anyway!


  • #4
    ellee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 397 ✭✭ellee


    I think you need 5 point locking for your insurance though. But surely all modern doors for sale will fit that? You need to check with the company. I see they are approved by the police so hopefully they are to standard!

    Did you find an Irish supplier or are you bringing it in from the UK?


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