Emergency Locksmith - Charlotte, NC

If you are planning to move into a new home or simply looking for ways to improve your existing one, ensure that the locks in it do not compromise on home security. There are many different types of house’s lock designs available in the market today and choosing between them can be quite confusing particularly when there is so much information available online about designs of home locks.

Mortise Locks 

The most commonly used type of residential locksmith system consists mainly of two components-the mortise cylinder which has been affixed inside the door’s cavity using screws, while the other part which includes both knob mechanism as well as thumb turn is installed outside. This type of setup allows homeowners to open their door from within by turning either half (knob/thumb turn) while preventing others from doing the same from outside.

Chamber Locks 

This type of residential locksmith system is again used mostly for wooden doors although they can also be fitted onto some aluminum ones too (especially those with a high risk of being targeted by burglars). The mechanism works like a mortise lock in the sense that it features two components (both installed on either side of the door) and thus allows people to open their doors from within as well as outside. All you need to do is turn either knob or thumb turn for access while preventing others from doing the same at your end.

Mul-T Lock 

This type of residential locksmith system is mostly found in use by hotels and institutions as it allows for quick access from both insides as well outside. The mechanism is installed which means that you can open your door with ease even if you are standing right behind rather than being out of sight at some corner within premises. Although this design may be suitable only for specific types of entryways, they have been known to provide homeowners with a sense of security especially when they’re away or asleep during late evening/night times. 

Lever Locks 

These types of residential locksmith designs are most commonly used in places where heavy traffic is expected such as hospitals, banks, and certain office buildings. As the name suggests these locks feature a mechanism that can be operated both from inside as well outside using levers that turn clockwise/anti-clockwise when turned by hand or knob respectively. This makes them suitable even for use on glass doors/entryways with a high risk of being targeted by burglars because owners would have no issues whatsoever accessing their locked premises regardless of whether they stand within reachable distance or not (in case someone has been left behind during working hours). 

Single Cylinder Locks 

Single-cylinder locks are often found in use by homeowners who don’t want to spend extra money on high-end residential locksmith systems for their entryways. Although they may not be as effective when it comes to providing home security against burglars, they work quite well at keeping out intruders and unauthorized users especially those with no idea about picking or bumping techniques (since these models do not feature deadbolt/rekey pin mechanisms). 

Single Cylinder Deadbolt 

This is one of the most basic types of deadbolts that can be found in homes across America and Canada where homeowners are more interested in keeping their entryways locked rather than giving them an extra layer of protection against burglars or other potential threats. The mechanism works by design which means that it cannot be accessed from outside even if someone has been left behind during work hours (which makes perfect sense because people would have to carry around two separate keys-one for operating lever/knob while the other to open deadbolt).