One of the easiest doors that burglars are able to break into are patio doors. These sliding doors are made completely with thick glass – but too often they will find a way to pick the standard locks that they use. Because of this it is important that you find something that is stronger that we can rely on to keep them out.
Foot Operated Lock
The foot operated patio door lock is made using enameled steel to help make it tougher and more stable than the self adhesive plastic locks that many will use. This installs into the floor jam of the door in under five minutes and is easy enough for you and your kids to operate. To lock the door you only have to press down on it with your foot. This pushes the steel jam into place and prevents people from opening it. To open you only need to tilt it backwards. This is designed to fit the standard patio tracks and costs as little as $10.
Safe Slider
The safe slider is good to use for two reasons. The first is to help keep unwanted visitors from coming inside and the second is to keep your children from going out. It is a double bolt lock that has a low profile design and is able to fit inside of standard patio doors in a matter of minutes.
Most criminals are able to break into someone’s home through the patio door by lifting it off of the tracks. The safe slider is designed to fit between the patio door frame and the inside of the door panel. This prevents them from lifting it up and helps to make your home a little bit safer. These usually cost between $20 to $30.
Patio Lock And Alarm
The best way to protect your home is to have something that will immediately alert you when someone has opened or is trying to open the door. The patio door lock and alarm is a type of security door system that is built with a pressurized alarm. At night you will use it to lock the patio door. When someone tries to force it open it will activate the 110 decibel alarm. This helps to scare the intruder away and to give you time to call authorities. This easy to use patio lock will fit most patio doors and costs around $30.