The striker fails to penetrate into the door jamb because the door.
Diy door lock from outside.
Most locks you find in home centers and hardware stores are grade 2 or 3.
Many new lock sets allow you to adjust the latch to either distance.
Since most homes have multiple doors with multiple locks re keying can get expensive.
Re keying kits are available for most lock brands but they re not interchangeable.
Locksmiths typically charge a fee to re key an individual lock even when you bring it to their shop.
The handedness of most locksets can be changed by using an included tool.
Like the single cylinder lock a double cylinder lock opens from the outside with a key but instead of a thumb knob the same key is used to lock and unlock the door from.
Then it grades the lock.
Grade 1 best and toughest grade 2 or grade 3.
How to fix a door that will not lock.
To fix this add a custom cut plate or a door reinforcer.
Diy door store has everything you need for easy repairs offering affordable prices on replacement parts and hardware for a variety of interior and exterior doors.
And if you want extra added security consider electronic door locks or even smart locks.
Some grade 2 locks may list grade 1 components on the package but that doesn t give the lock a grade 1 rating.
Select a lock with the same setback.
Get free shipping on qualified exterior door locks or buy online pick up in store today in the hardware department.