Draw a horizontal line on the interior side of the door where the deadbolt will be installed.
How to add a deadbolt to a french door.
The door frame will only flex in so much so that a longer bolt is the door reinforcement you need to stop this type of break in.
Fold this template around the edge of the door at least 6 inches above.
Purchase a double cylinder deadbolt for your french doors.
Here are more tips on how to install a new deadbolt.
Make sure the attached throw bolt door strike plate fits flush photo 3 then attach the bolt followed by the deadbolt cylinder.
These locks require a key on both the interior and exterior sides of the door which prevents burglars from breaking the glass and.
At least three inch wood screws must secure locks and strike plate hardware.
Remove the deadbolt from its packaging and take out the instruction sheet with the template for marking the holes on the door.
All of our electronic and smart locks are compatible with any standard door so that means you can install them on your french or double entry doors just the same as you would a mechanical deadbolt.
No matter how secure the center of the french doors are outward opening doors exposed hinges still present a weakness.
The air bag can be inserted into the door and it is then blown up.
The double entry door above features a schlage sense smart deadbolt paired with the camelot style front entry handle.
Should a burglar break the glass in your french doors he will not be able to reach in and unlock a double cylinder deadbolt because he does not have the key.
A power drill may strip the threads.
When it comes to high security mul t lock is our favorite brand.
Also mark the door jamb the side piece of the door frame.
Any deadbolt installed in an exterior door should carry the label bump proof and an ansi grade 1 sticker.
Install a double side high security deadbolt into the active side of the french door.
The mul t lock ball bearing locks the latch and the strike together.
This inflating of the bag spreads open the gap between the door and frame so the door will slide open even when the deadbolt is extended.
Kwikset 985 double cylinder deadbolt lock.