Wanted: Recommendations for Entry Door Lock Set

I am looking for some hardware for a new front door. While specific lock sets would be helpful, brand names or store recommendations are also appreciated. I have about 6 weeks in which to find one, so internet sites/vendors may also be options for me. I am hoping to spend less than $200 for the set. Thanks so much in advance.

MEDECO Is the lock of my choice to make a burglars life more difficult.

http://abclockstore.goshopper.net/i/...d-deadbolt.htm

I appreciate your suggestion. I will search around for Medeco, as this site lists only a brass set and I'm hoping for something that will look better with the zinc color in my door. But thanks so much for the suggestion.

We just changed all the locks to these
http://www.weiserlock.ca/wei-eng/pro...ollections.htm

I am very happy with them, and we happened to buy them during a HD sale and saved about $200 on all five sets!

I have the pin pad one from Rona (can't recall name) and its great. I noticed Rona has a new one it...requires thumb prints. Guess even locks are going hi-tech these day

If you looking at high security lock with key control ... look at Abloy. Bump proof locks. Google "bump key" if you don't know what this means.

Burglars don't bother with lock picking nowadays. Most newer doors (in houses) can be kicked wide open by an average man's boot. Regular door frames and polyurethane doors can't withstand a good kick.

Installing a Medeco lock on such a door is a waste of money.

Start with a good door, and solid frame. Then, if you have any money left buy Medeco.

Solid wood frame. Steel door. Then worry about the quality of the handleset.

While the fingerprint and keypad designs have that nice tech feel to them, I can't see them lasting 20 to 30 years like most keyset models.

Medeco or Abloy is overkill for most suburban homes. A theif would just boot down the door or knock it down with a sledgehammer if they really want to get in.

Alarm monitor signs are a good idea, even if you don't actually have an alarm...

When I asked about security, the guy who is installing the door basically said buy any set I liked. . . pretty much like you were saying. . the locks are all pretty good and the strength of the door/glass is what is more important from a safety/robbery perspective than the lock itself. . I guess this is a personal preference issue more than I thought. But, please keep the suggestions coming. . I really appreciate it. I had NO IDEA how complex choosing a door, its colour, and its hardware would be. .

Originally Posted by blainehamilton

Solid wood frame. Steel door. Then worry about the quality of the handleset.

While the fingerprint and keypad designs have that nice tech feel to them, I can't see them lasting 20 to 30 years like most keyset models.

Medeco or Abloy is overkill for most suburban homes. A theif would just boot down the door or knock it down with a sledgehammer if they really want to get in.

Alarm monitor signs are a good idea, even if you don't actually have an alarm...

If a thief wants in, they'll break a window.
A lot less horesh|t than picking a lock or kicking down a door.

Originally Posted by mlc2000

If a thief wants in, they'll break a window.
A lot less horesh|t than picking a lock or kicking down a door.

Exactly.

Buy it for the look. No thief will try to pick the lock. They will go for the easy one like the patio door or a window.

Head down to the local animal shelter and spend about $75 on the biggest, meanest looking dog you can find...then you won't even need a lock at all!

If you are getting a new door with frame, request a dead bolt steel reinforcement plate on the outside of the frame. Then you can get an additional latch plate on the inside. That pretty much will prevent a kicked door/broken jamb scenario. Most jambs today are finger jointed wood, not much strength.

Originally Posted by mrwally

Head down to the local animal shelter and spend about $75 on the biggest, meanest looking dog you can find...then you won't even need a lock at all!

Except it'll cost you more in the long run :P