Choose a position on the door for the lock.
Putting a dead bolt lock in a sliding patio door.
Mark and drill with a 3 8 drill bit.
Secure the top screw only and be sure that the lock body is vertical to the door.
Key lock and housing product code.
You ll have to adjust the position a bit if you have a combination storm door so as not to interfere with the storm doorknob or lock.
This is a great idea because it strengthens the security on an otherwise weak area of the home.
Tap it with a hammer gently to create a hole.
Lift the lower housing until slide bolt makes contact with upper track.
Install the deadbolt lock about 44 inches above the bottom of the door.
Drill out any holes necessary for the lock securing screws in the same way.
In this video we show you how to install a key lock set on an existing patio door handle.
Woodie s will show you how to install a patio door lock.
Mark all three screw hole locations and drill thru one metal surface using a 1 8 drill bit.
Remove the screws securing the lock s keeper plate with a phillips head screwdriver.
Homeowners can decide to install a secure deadbolt on their sliding glass door if the door frame allows for one or you can install sliding door loop locks that make it even harder for your sliding glass door lock to be bypassed.
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