can this lock be used on an exterior door?
224634
I wouldn't really suggest using it outdoors, maybe under shade of some sort will be okay. It does have seals for light water application, but I don't think this lock can handle large amounts of it.
785047
I've been using mine outside since September 2013. I use it to keep a wood fence gate locked. I have not unlocked it once or removed it since that time. I live in Minnesota so it has been exposed to all the elements. There is some slight rust in two spots. I would still recommend this for outdoor use. If I had the ability to post a picture here in my response I would. I will complete a review of this lock and add the picture there.
2009053
I have it installed on an exterior door. We just went thru a hurricane with heavy rains in Hawaii and experienced no problems.
1905210
I don't think this is the lock I'd use for that. The (normally) interior piece has a plastic housing at the top that covers the battery and it doesn't seem weather proof. If you decide to try it, be sure and call the manufacturer for confirmation first.
1369769
I wouldn't recommend it for that purpose, this lock leaves at least an inch gap after it's fastened so it wouldn't be ideal for doors that need to be completely closed. I'd suggest looking for door knob locks or deadbolts for front doors.
375236
The short answer is it that it should lock the door from the outside, if the door jamb is standard depth. It is not it may not work well if at all due to the shortness of the toothed bar. I was able to make the lock work for my use on a non-standard door, but it took some modification to do so.
1680774
Yes. We used it for a door that had been scewed out of line, due to frost last winter.We got ad-a-lock to secure the door at night. It worked very well.
444646
It's well made, heavy, I would say yes, but not sure water won't get in now how well the locks will hold up. Overall I think it would work outside if I had to guess.
815277
In my case, it certainly does not work on the exterior door. I kept it anyway because it's a great deal stronger than the security devices installed on hotel doors.
2082490
No the lock is on the top of the gate door. You just slide it to the side and lift a little. There's no outside lock. It doesnt open all that easily but we've made it work just fine.
1809119
I would not use this on an exterior door. For a very few more dollars, you can get a lever that has a tongue and will hold securely when you close it. This dummy lock can be opened with a slight push, so I definetly wouln't be comfortable with one on an outside door, dead bolt or not.
406245
It doesn't need to be exterior. Just look for any non-locking door knob. Usually they say "closet" on the package.The only problem you run into with this deadbolt is you can't use them on main entry doors to apartment buildings. You need something that automatically locks when you close the door, and kwikset has yet to implement this lock with their "interconnect" series. It basically does not allow you to just simply carry around your master key. I hope you hear me quickset
176653
yes! padlock can be used. steel parts for padlock is part of door. very nice shed, but takes two or more to set up.
1488575
David This lock will have a characteristic of exterior weather resistance but i'd be somewhat concerned if the lock was in direct sunlight. The finish of most locksets would then deteriorate over time. So the answer again...it's good to go but get some cover over the lockset. Hope this was helpful. Jerry
2174030
I can't verify if it's waterproof, but definitely designed for outdoor use! I have had it hanging from a rear garage exterior door for a couple of years with no problems. The keys are dry and the lock mechanism has always opened with ease every time.
298068
You can lock the door from outside with a key. I leave the inside on lock mode all the time, that way I now the door is locked.
1636957
I never installed this lock as I bought is for an exterior door and it did not fit properly, so I cannot answer your question.