When the deadbolt is locked it automatically activates the projections in the top and bottom locks to become a 3 deadbolt locking system.
Multi point locking system upvc doors.
With the influx of multipoint locks now being installed in many homes across the uk and the rest of the world predominantly in upvc and composite doors but even in some timber doors now too a lot of home owners have been left puzzled by insurance requirements for a bs3621 on a upvc front door or any other door for that matter which.
The allegro berkeley capri and salem lever handle sets are available in single cylinder.
However multi point locks require additional preparation.
Commonly referred to as 3 point locking systems or 5 point locking systems multipoint locks are locks that have multiple locking points such as compressions rollers bolts and or hooks attached to a long metal strip that runs the length of your door.
To make it easier to identify a door lock it helps to remove the lock from the door first.
For more information on multipoint locks please see introduction to multipoint locks.
To help you find which lock you need we have created an online multipoint lock worksheet.
Please fill out a multipoint lock system worksheet and we will assist you in finding the best replacement lock for your door.
Measuring a upvc multipoint door lock mechanism.
Houlihan locksmiths dublin stock a wide range of top brand multipoint door locks.
See available finishes under each lock set.
These being rollers or hooks at the top and bottom of the door followed by a latch in the middle of the door.
The majority of the time a multi point locking system will have three locking points.
The stainless steel lock face plate runs the full length of the door.
Multi point locks are especially beneficial in two scenarios.
When it comes to door security multi point locks are unbeatable.
Find andersen multi point locks in stock here.
A pocket in the edge of the door to accommodate the box mechanism and a channel routed in the edge of the door for the other points of contact.
A multipoint locking system is used mainly on upvc doors and composite doors.
Here at mpl we have searched far and wide for the best possible range of replacement upvc door locking systems with over 100 different types and sizes it s easy to see why we re fast gaining the reputation of one of the uk s premier multipoint lock specialist.
Improve upvc door security with a multi point locking system.
Some upvc door locks such as winkhaus safeware era gu fuhr maco roto for example should have a logo on either the faceplate that runs along the edge of the door or on the lock case itself.
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