Of course if it s on an exterior door you ll want to do this when the weather is nice and when it s safe to leave the door unlocked.
Exterior door latch mechanism.
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This piece of metal extends from the door into the frame and holds it closed.
They can come keyed on the exterior side with a thumbturn on the interior side.
The bolting mechanism is the metal piece that extends from the center of the doorknob into the door frame s latch hole to keep the door closed.
There are two main styles of latch or bolt a spring bolt and a deadbolt.
These door hardware products provide a dead locking mechanism that keeps the door from being opened without a key on the exterior side of the door.
When a door latch doesn t click into position it usually means the latch and the strike plate are out of alignment.
Prime line sliding glass door mortise latch with rounded edge face plate.
The bolting mechanism has a spindle that retracts from the door frame when one of the handles is twisted allowing the door to open.
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A single cylinder deadbolt is normally used on a front or back exterior door and.
The lock engages a bolt inside the door.
The service kit is for keyed entry door latches and provides square and round face plates in polished brass and a drive in collar.
Tighten the hinge screws and then try adjusting.
Spring bolt a spring latch is a bolt held in place by a spring clip.
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Schlage 1 in diameter polished brass door night latch.