Sliding Door Safety
There are two types of back doors that are used for most homes. The first is the standard door that is also used on the front except that it has windows to allow us to keep an eye on our children as they play. The second is the sliding glass door which opens easily into the backyard.
Having a sliding glass door looks great in any home and gives us plenty of window space to see what the children are doing outside. However, when we still have young children in the house who know how to fiddle with the standard locks they come with we will worry constantly that one day they will sneak out without our notice. The only way to prevent this and to keep criminals from trying to break in is to install the right locks. The bifold door safety locks are some of the best to use on smaller doors and cost only around $3 to $4.
Sliding Door Safety Lock And Ratchet Bar
The sliding door safety lock with the ratchet bar is said to be completely tamper proof and to fit all sizes of sliding glass doors as well as a few wood and metal doors. They install easily and quickly onto the door without using any tools. In order to make them tamper proof they use durable construction and can be found in a nice finish to match your home.
The ratchet bar is used to give a close adjustment for the lock position. The bar width is 5/8” and the overlap is 3/4” to 3-3/8”. A key is used to lock and unlock this $20 door to keep both criminals and children from opening it.
Patio Door Safety Lock
The patio door safety lock is a great way to lock your door to keep your home from safe from criminals trying to break in. This can also be used to keep your younger children from trying to sneak out and play.
It installs easily and quickly into the upper track of the majority of vinyl, wood, and aluminum sliders. All you have to do is place two screws into the keeper plate and into the upper track. The patio door safety lock costs $25 and is out of the reach of children and has even been tested by the National Safe Kids in Washington D.C.