How can this double lock be secure when one side has screws on it, making it easy to remove by anyone without a key?
1546051
All residential purpose locks have screws on one side for easy installation. As the other reviewer said, the side of the screws is placed in the interior side, and you can use the screw cover caps to prevent people from uninstalling the locks. If you are concerned about security, institutional locks are an option, however, are hard to come by, and will likely not pass code for residential purposes, especially when trying to sell a house. Overall, this is a good buy, and secure for almost all residential purposes.
1546052
There are two small caps that cover the screws that are on the inside of the door of your house u take around punch an hit the little screw cover caps that will lock the caps two the screws very easy two do & works prevent some one easily taking the screws out this one of the best locks for money
1546053
The side with the screws would be placed on the interior side. That way a person would need access to the other side of the door in order to remove the screws. This works if fine in most applications since persons want to prevent access from one side. If you need to prevent access from both sides of the door then this may not be the best solution.
1546054
Most double cylinder deadbolt locks I have used are like this. The screws are installed on the inside of the door. If the door has glass the necessity for a key to operate the lock adds some security. If an intruder gets inside the fact that the lock can be removed by unscrewing it is irrelevant.
720841
you can always puncture the thin metal (I believe aluminum) round cover at the bottom of the lock and open it with a screwdriver.
1842517
The only way I can think of to lock them in to prevent theft of the grippers themselves would be to run some round-stock (metal bar) through the hole in the tightening handles and drill holes for locks on each end of the bar. That would prevent a thief from being able to unscrew them once they are tightened.
1914211
It's not quick release, which in my situation would be handy and I could more quickly remove the guard in dry weather. In you're case, though, it sounds like it's what you're looking for. If someone really wanted it, though, all they'd need is an allen key and about a minute to remove a couple screws and it's off.
1031688
You can open it with just the combination. Key is just added security, don't use it myself. what if you hide it and forget where it is?
720168
I purchased the brushed nickel, and both the deadbolt and the main lock can be locked without a key from the inside. The hardware has a nice satisfying feel and sound of quality and security. I put my deadbolt higher as that is recommended for safety, it is too high to kick in. I was told to do that years ago when I lived in a city.
2120440
The 2 halves use screws to hold them together. One side has a round cover to hide the screw heads-this cover press into place and can be remove by firmly grasping and pulling-do not pry it or you will damage the metal cover. To facilitate the fitting or removal of this cover plate, the handle on this side is also removable using a small hex screw that holds it in place on the shaft-the hex key is supplied with each lockset
2274377
Well not following the short side of the L but the two short pieces of the lock side prevent people from using a credit card to work the door handle lock open. Also from breaking the door area where you drilled for the lock. On the other side of the door the two small pieces cover the hinge plate making it stronger on that side. I don't think it give much protection over removing the screws one at a time and using the 3 1/2 inch screws. I would replace the door with a metal one if you have a tired old wood door then add the kit.
898376
No screw, rather a metal tab that comes through the handle. When pressed with the included key (or very small flathead screwdriver) the handle can be pulled free. The opposite side works the same way. I was worried about security, but the part that releases has nothing to do with the lock. I don't think the tab can be accessed from the exterior once mounted.
2267663
Mine is mounted with decent-sized screws to a concrete wall, and the case itself seems pretty tough. It would be hard to pry off, and would hopefully draw some attention from the neighbors, but I'm sure it's possible. With 12 buttons there are also only 4096 combinations, so someone could also defeat it that way. But it's a lot better than hiding a key. For that matter, what's to prevent someone from prying your door open?
370665
It has only 1 set of keys. A thief can also have a bolt cutter or a hammer and chisel. I wouldn't worry about multiple keys.
1293638
Using the installation hardware and directions supplied, it could be removed by two people in about ten minutes. There is no locking mechanism, although something more secure could be devised by a clever, mechanically-inclined person. We have not had a problem with it, and have loaned it to several relatives for trips.
1438058
The deadbolt and the door knob are seperate locking units using a single key. You can either lock the door knob without locking the dead bolt.
1844596
No, there is none. It is a great product to me. You would have to improvise your own secure lock such as a screw with a weird screw driver that anyone would have difficulty finding...
1687659
It appears like the lock you see on a truck toolbox. Not the highest security but it isn't something you could open with a screwdriver I don't think. It is much better than not having any lock on your mailbox.
1677539
There is a series of holes and a push button to lock in place. Quite easy, even for my wife, she has weak hands.
2075197
it's attached like any other peephole, drill a hole thru door, and screw the two halves together from either side. There are "collars" one each piece to keep it from being pulled into the hole. On the outside of the door, the surface is convex, so nothing really to grab onto, but if your determined enough, I suppose you could. I would consider this reasonably tamper proof.