A Toronto locksmith Knows What To Look For In Exterior Doors

When replacing the exterior door of your home, there are many attractive choices as well as a variety of materials to choose from. Exterior doors should be solid and made from materials such as fiberglass, metal, solid wood or solid wood core. Wood doors should be of solid-core or rail-and-stile construction at least 45 mm (1 1/4 in.) in overall thickness. You should consider the services of a Toronto locksmith when installing or replacing a new door and frame. A Locksmith in Burlington will advise you that using security hinges on any exterior door are important to prevent any type of forced entry.

Many exterior doors are adorned with ordinary glass in either the door or in sidelights which are the glass panels on one or both sides of the door. Although attractive, the glass can be broken to gain access to the door lock. To avoid break-ins, ordinary glass in doors should be protected with a grill, or replaced with laminated or wired glass, or acrylic or polycarbonate plastic. Overall, it's best to install a solid door that is windowless.

In addition to the lock built into the doorknob, all exterior doors other than sliding doors should provide the added security of a deadbolt lock. These locks should have no exposed screws on the exterior and come with a throw bolt no less than one inch long. A Locksmith Toronto can not only suggest a range of high quality solid metal locks to suit your needs, but can be depended on to install the lock properly.