As technology improves, doors are getting better. For example, for years, maybe forever, the locking mechanism on a door looked something like this Callan lock.
Now I’m not saying Adam and Eve had one of these. If they did, I guess they could have hidden behind it and not had to wear those awful fig leaves. But I’d wager that from the beginning of doors, there was something on the door, be it a metal stick or whatever, that connected to the wall somehow and kept the door closed.
The basic deadbolt pictured above is simple and genius. It only opens if you have a key, its not easy to reach the strike to pry it open (without a good deal of trouble). And it doesn’t really get in the way of anything. So, most doors have one of these or something very similar.
Now meet the technological advancement:
I really am a poor photographer, sorry. This is a three point locking system. There are different manufacturers but this one you can get here at Wilson Lumber is from Endura, its called Trilennium. Don’t google it, its not in the dictionary, but it probably means super fancy snazy secure locking system.
There are three reasons why this is a good idea (they’re sales pitch is more than three but in my opinion some are redundnant):
1. Strength – Both the Trilennium locks and the locks on the Andersen doors we carry are made of a one piece I-beam that runs along the edge of the door. This is not only stronger to prevent break-ins, but actually helps maintain the stability of the door slab itself over time. (Boy I hope my Andersen rep doesn’t read this and see me comparing the two, he’ll spend a day in my office telling me why his is better, and it may be.)
2. User Friendly – A single quarter turn of the knob locks all three deadbolts simultaneously. And its just as smooth and easy to unlock… IF, you’re inside the home.
3. Its great looking – For a couple of reasons. The back plate and sleek design make for a beautiful appearance, but its also a deterrent to a would be criminal. It will take quite a bit more than a credit card or a pocket knife to get into one of these, and you can tell it by looking at it.
Now don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with the single deadbolt, we sell a ton of them. But if security is just a little more important to you, I’d recommend checking these out. We have them on display. Come by or visit us on the web.
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