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There are so many variations of what is considered a lock that its virtually impossible to name every type. Lets look a few of the most common types to help you understand what type you have or are interested in. - The Cylindrical Knob or Lever Lock |
| Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services License # 11-5717 |
| One of, if not the most common type of lock, Most commonly key operated on the outside with a button on the inside to lock or unlock the outside knob or lever. We offer complete and comprehensive service of these items including: Keying - Repair-Sales-Installation |
| Deadbolts - Cylindrical and Rim Mount |
| The deadbolt is the workhorse of the door locks. The deadbolt lock is where you are going to get 90% of the resistance to a physical attack or break-in attempt. The cylindrical deadbolt is most commonly seen and works best on wooden doors. The rim mount lock is most commonly seen on metal doors and offers the best resistance to prying or 'jimmying". Sometimes this type of lock is called a "Jimmy Proof" for that reason. We offer complete and comprehensive service of these items including: Keying - Repair-Sales-Installation |
| Electronic Access Control Locks |
| Access control locks provide additional features beyond normal key operated locks. These products range from simple programming at the lock to more advance applications requiring software for managing many users and doors. Some of these locks can allow you to set access schedules and review activity via audit trail. We offer models for both commercial and residential applications. We offer comprehensive service of these items including: Sales-Installation-Repair |
| Mortise Lock |
| This lock is typically found on the front door of an older home or in a commercial setting. It is characterized by a large lock body that has been installed in a pocket (mortised) into the edge of the door. This type of lock is found in many front doors of homes in the Northern Virginia area, particularly in older neighborhoods. Often they have been neglected for years and are generally misunderstood. If you've got one of these old guys, or even a new one, and are having problems give us a call. We can help. We offer comprehensive service of these locks including: Repair-Installation-Conversion-Sales |