Make sure the attached throw bolt door strike plate fits flush photo 3 then attach the bolt followed by the deadbolt cylinder.
How to add a deadbolt to a french door.
Also mark the door jamb the side piece of the door frame.
No matter how secure the center of the french doors are outward opening doors exposed hinges still present a weakness.
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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.
The mul t lock ball bearing locks the latch and the strike together.
The air bag can be inserted into the door and it is then blown up.
Fold this template around the edge of the door at least 6 inches above.
Here are more tips on how to install a new deadbolt.
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.
Draw a horizontal line on the interior side of the door where the deadbolt will be installed.
At least three inch wood screws must secure locks and strike plate hardware.
Add one side half deadbolts to the top and bottom of each door.
Install a double side high security deadbolt into the active side of the french door.
Purchase a double cylinder deadbolt for your french doors.
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 double cylinder deadbolt lock is locked with a key either from the outside or the inside.
A power drill may strip the threads.
Remove the deadbolt from its packaging and take out the instruction sheet with the template for marking the holes on the door.
This is the best double cylinder deadbolt on the market.
Kwikset 985 double cylinder deadbolt lock.