Zippylocks Locksmith

Locksmith service covering St. George for lockouts, key services and lock installation.

A locksmith service covering St. George for lockouts, key services and lock installation.

Background

Deadbolt security depends on how far the bolt actually travels. A bolt that projects a full inch from the door edge engages the strike deeply enough that spreading the frame will not disengage it, whereas a shorter throw can be defeated by prying the jamb apart far enough for the bolt to clear. The other half of the equation is alignment: a door that has settled, or a strike that was fitted slightly out of position, can leave a bolt only partly thrown while still feeling locked from the inside. Checking that the bolt extends fully without resistance is a thirty-second test that most homeowners never run.

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How far should a deadbolt extend?

A full inch of projection from the door edge is the benchmark, because it keeps the bolt engaged even if the frame is spread. A settled door or a misaligned strike can leave the bolt only partly thrown while still feeling locked, so it is worth checking that it extends fully without resistance.

What does this company cover?

Lockouts, key services and lock installation across St. George.

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