OVERVIEW
Garage door locking systems can be as simple or as sophisticated as we want them to be, but they all have to be durable. This is because garages are some of the most vulnerable areas of our home and we will need to protect them if we are to protect our entire home. So if you’re looking for information about garage door locking systems and what they have to offer then here are several things for you to look at.
WHAT SETS GARAGE LOCKS FROM OTHER TYPES OF LOCKS?
Garage door locks can cost between $10 to $50. They are also relatively larger than most other locks, though this particular characteristic does vary. Furthermore, they all share the same general designs and characteristics, all of which are meant to keep your garage doors safe from burglars.
What makes garage door locks particularly unique, however, are their internal mechanisms. Garage door springs are under a lot of tension and often require safety precautions. Garage doors locks have to be strong and durable enough to support the weight of your garage doors, so that they can be opened and closed without too much trouble.
This is also why repairing a garage door (along with any locks that it may have) is very difficult. Repairing, installing or even managing ordinary door locks is certainly easy, but you cannot use that same mentality when dealing with garage doors.
Furthermore, it’s also worth adding that garage door locks have more parts and components than mechanical door locks, and even the simplest DIY brands will require a certain amount of time to install. Unlike door locks, garage doors locks are more difficult to install mainly because they have more parts than most other types of locks. So if you’re going to buy a garage door lock, make sure that you know how to assemble its various parts otherwise, you will need to hire someone to handle them for you.
HOW TO CHOOSE A GARAGE DOOR LOCK
First of all, consider the parts. How many keys, fasteners and replacement parts do you want your garage door lock to have? Also, what kind of handle, locking mechanism or weight support system would you like your lock to feature? Although garage door locking systems share the same general design, some of them come with a few extra parts and components and this should be one of the first things you should look out for.
Another issue that you will need to consider is its warranty. Unlike door locks, garage door locks need to be more durable given the nature of their function. This consideration ultimately translates to the warranty of the lock that you wish to buy. Many garage doors can last for years, but very few can last beyond a decade. So choose carefully.
Finally, you will need to consider a lock’s compatibility with your door. Different garage door designs require different types of locks. So if you’re going to buy a garage door locking system, make sure that it’s actually compatible with your garage doors.
