Best door lock for timber door

What's the most secure lock for a front door made of solid wood?

Asked by June on 11th Sep 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"Mortise dead lock is sash lock, preferably British standard"
Answered on 11th Sep 2022 - Member since Feb 2022 - report
"Hi

What you'd want in a British standard Nightlatch. As well as a British Standard Deadlock."
Answered on 11th Sep 2022 - Member since Nov 2020 - report
"5 lever British standard dead lock in my opinion these are the hardest locks to drill and pick"
Answered on 13th Sep 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 - report
"A dead lock or sash lock but 5 lever British standard"
Answered on 11th Sep 2022 - Member since Oct 2019 - report
"I would reccomend a 5 lever mortice lock with a dead bolt."
Answered on 8th Oct 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 - report
"There are lots of options really has to be British standard whatever you decide upon"
Answered on 11th Sep 2022 - Member since Sep 2019 - report
"A High Security BS3621 Nightlatch and or a 5 Lever BS3621 Insurance Approved deadlock."
Answered on 11th Sep 2022 - Member since Dec 2018 - report
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