Sliding Glass Door Lock Repair Tips

When it comes to security and safety sliding glass door locks aren’t exactly the most heavy duty and impenetrable force on the planet. It is however very noisy if a potential burglar had to smash the glass in order to get in but the chances of that happening are very slim so its best to focus on making sure the lock is modern, sturdy and secure. The whole purpose of having sliding doors is so that you can have both a beautiful view to the outside as well as the inside of your home, and don’t forget that they should be easy to open and close too. Investing in quality sliding glass door locks is the least you can do to ensure that you have the best of both worlds in style and safety. Almost anyone that has previously owned or currently owns glass sliding doors can relate to the experience of faulty locks that either jam, or simply do not lock at all. In many cases folks would tell you that it’s not worth the time or money to replace worn locks but better to buy or replace them with new ones, and to be honest they’re probably right. Sliding glass door lock repair unfortunately isn’t everybody’s cup of tea as the mechanisms are quite complex and would require the skills of an experienced locksmith or handyman to install or replace them with new ones. Depending on the type of sliding door locks that you use it is possible to DIY it if you have basic understanding of this stuff. Sliding glass interior doors on the other hand are not so much of a security concern and thus don’t even need heavy locks. These doors mostly serve the purpose of appearing stylish as well as creating an air of space and flowing energy in the house. Sliding glass interior doors are therefore strictly aesthetic and made to compliment your home as long as they remain functional. Sliding glass door locks quite simply fall into two categories namely:1.    Surface Mount Locks, and2.    Steel Mortice LocksIn repairing your locks you need to understand what types are out there and what purpose they serve best so that you can make an informed decision on which will serve your needs best. Surface mount locks are designed to screw or bolt directly onto the frame of the sliding door. Being a lock means that it also comes with a lock hasp which is attached or screwed into the door jamb which in turn connects or locks into the surface mounted locks.Steel mortice locks on the other hand are built straight into your door frame ensuring maximum locking safety. This option is potentially exactly what you need if you’re looking to safeguard your home. Sliding glass door locks which when installed properly will ensure that no curious burglars will come around snooping where they’re not supposed to.