Baldwin Estate 8232.003 Low Profile Traditional Double Cylinder Deadbolt in Polished Brass

The Baldwin Traditional Deadbolt 2-1/8 inch Door Prep, Lifetime Polished Brass #8232.003 is a metal bolt that slides from the door into the frame, preventing the door from opening. This security feature is ideal for exterior doors.

When it comes to buying door hardware, there are a few tips to simplify the process. Firstly, it's important to understand the different types of door hardware. Entry hardware is used on exterior doors and includes knobs or handlesets (handle with deadbolt) that lock with keys or touch pads from the outside and turn buttons from the inside. Deadbolt locks optimize security. Privacy hardware is designed for bedrooms and bathrooms, locking with turn buttons and not requiring keys. Passage knobs and levers are for hallway doors, laundry rooms, and closet doors that latch but don't lock. Dummy knobs and levers are decorative hardware pieces for doors that only require a pull to open, with no latch or lock.

Regarding safety features, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) sets different grades for door hardware, ranging from Grade 1 (basic) to Grade 3 (highest). Many manufacturers now offer bump-resistant cylinders to combat the use of "bump keys" and locksmith tools by intruders.

When it comes to fit, standard doors are either 1-3/8 or 1-3/4 inches thick, and most hardware is designed to adjust for either. Extension kits are available for thicker doors. Most hardware is interchangeable, only requiring that the backset (the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the knob or lock, usually 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inches) matches the hole(s) in the door so that the latch or bolt throws properly. Some hardware sets adjust for both backset lengths. Levers come in both left- and right-handed models, and the appropriate handing can be determined by looking at the door's hinges from the outside.

Installation is relatively straightforward, with most door hardware, including keypads and deadbolts, installing in under an hour with a Philips screwdriver. Keypads are battery-powered, so no wiring is required. Handlesets may require a drill, and if the door or doorframe is not pre-drilled, door hardware usually comes with a paper template to mark holes for drilling and sawing with common spade bits and hole saws. Specialized tool sets are also available for door hardware installation. If you want to use one key on multiple entry handles or deadbolts, a locksmith will need to "re-key" all the locks to the same key, which should be done before installation and only works if all the hardware comes from the same manufacturer.

Regarding cool hardware features, keypad locks and deadbolts allow you to add and delete numerous user codes, providing family members, neighbors, and sitters with easy-to-remember codes. Some keypads even have auto-lock mechanisms that lock after a few seconds in case you forget. Biometric keyless entry systems, which scan dozens of different fingerprints for easy access, are also growing in popularity.

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