Stronger Door Locks

A box strike gives the lock a far stronger hold on the door and the 2 inch screws anchor it to the door frame.

Stronger door locks.

Two screws are installed inside the strike box to add strength. Strongar hardware specializes in barn door hardware door pull handles and accessories that add the perfect combination of distinction and functionality. The strongest lock in the world is useless if a thief can simply pry it off or cut through the strike plate on the door frame. A door is only as strong as the locking mechanism that holds it in place.

The door to your home might be made of the strongest material known to man. However if the lock on the door is sub par your door can easily be broken down and the lock will be bypassed. Install a heavy duty door strike plate lock to strengthen the doorjamb. Best standard door lock yale premier single cylinder yh82 cr s take.

We opted for a more secure strike box plate that features four screws instead of two. It stands up well to kick ins. We didn t use the strike plate lock that came with the deadbolt. See photo 6 mark the center of the old deadbolt strike.

It s so strong it can take on a battering ram and come away victorious. Of the electronic locks in our tests only two locks from schlage stood out as hard.