I think my door knob and deadbolt are to close together for this,do you think this would be secure enough to use without having a deadbolt ??
1426646
In my opinion, it would be as secure as just having a regular lock there. So if you think that would be secure enough, than this would be as well. That being said, as long as your deadbolt and regular knob were drilled to a standard size, they should both fit. They end up close on the outside of the door, but it works. My door was pre-drilled when we bought it, and I thought it would not fit. It ended up fitting nicely.
1426647
No. Using it without a deadbolt might even violate your local residential building code for external access doors.I ended up using on the house door leading to the interior garage. For my exterior doors, I used electronic self-locking deadbolts from Schlage.
1426648
Dorothy, your question doesn't make sense. This unit IS a deadbolt. How could you "use" it without it still being a deadbolt? Would you set it to *unlocked mode* and just use it as a $110 doorknob? Why not just use the doorknob instead? Or are you debating on whether to have TWO deadbolts instead of one? Why?
1036132
It might, it will depend on how close the holes are. I have a deadbolt in addition so I didn't have to worry about that.
2207131
It isn't necessary. Nice lock. Easy to install. Easy to set combination. Try it 4 or 5 times before closing the door.
1333064
Yes FYI Its not a high security lock. More of a convenience of not needing a key or remembering a combination.
699411
It will work OK if the door track isn't too high (probably needs to be under 1 inch). Of course, you won't be able to close the door with the safety bar in place.
1827540
Either way both sides extend too far right side up or upside down. you would need a higher deadbolt so I wouldn't recommend it.
1233889
It's actually pretty tight without using the lock down screws. I think this will work fine for your needs.
720168
I purchased the brushed nickel, and both the deadbolt and the main lock can be locked without a key from the inside. The hardware has a nice satisfying feel and sound of quality and security. I put my deadbolt higher as that is recommended for safety, it is too high to kick in. I was told to do that years ago when I lived in a city.
690011
I do not think this lock would be enough. I would also install a secondary lock. This is a nice unit, but not secure enough for your intended use.
2163421
I'm not sure how secure that would be. You need a large blade on the screwdriver to tighten the "block" near the hinges.
1378889
Unless your lock is weak, I don't think this could be used to help a thief open your door, but it would look very weird if left on an outside door, as it sort of looks like some kind of odd bondage gear.
696568
Nope. Once you let the door go, it closes. If there is a setting, we don't know about it! I am real sure there is no such setting. We use it on a closet door but I can see where you would need it. Guess you'll have to put something heavy and decorative to slide over with your foot as a door stop!
1124382
You could probably put some basic locking hardware on it, but not anything like a deadbolt. At a minimum, you could run a large combination or bike lock through the handles.
666704
This is a entry door lock. I don't think it is designed for your application.
230321
I haven't had problems opening or closing. Id say as long as the door latches its secure but it can be adjusted to your liking
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
1438058
The deadbolt and the door knob are seperate locking units using a single key. You can either lock the door knob without locking the dead bolt.