Patio door lock

[Salty]

Has anyone here used or know about this patio door lock mechanism?
My concern is that it may be prone to drag on and mark the bottom of the door section. Also, that it has to mount so far out from the panel, possibly on the floor.
Thanks.
Salty

[bigstick509]

No experience with the lock shown. But I've been looking for a lock option for my patio doors for the past couple months. I haven't found anything that both locks the door and prevents the door from being lifted out of the track. Hopefully this bump will come up with some options.

[alpha]

I have never seen that patio door lock before. I have always used a 12 ga. sawed off broom handle. The broom handle goes in the slot. The 12 ga. is for those clever uninvited "guests" who choose to break in anyway.

[Bruce Cohen]

Anderson makes a keyed patio door lock that will probably fit even non-Anderson doors.

It's the type where you have to drill a hole or two (explaination to come later) in the bottom frame member. You step down on the top piece and a 1/4"? bolt is driven down into the frame. this not only prevents the door from sliding but because of the way it works, you can't lift the door out of the frame.

Drilling a second hole approx. 2-4" from the closed position allows you to "crack" the door open and still have it locked, just be sure that the opening is narrow enough to prevent slipping a hand thru the space. I really dont suggest locking the door while you sleep or are inside the house. During a fire the last thing you want is to try to find the key.

The lock is about $25.00 and is available at Home Depot or an Anderson store, and possible on-line at their website. BTW I believe it comes in colors to match the interior frame unless you have stained pine.

Bruce

[Lee4847]

I have never seen that patio door lock before. I have always used a 12 ga. sawed off broom handle. The broom handle goes in the slot. The 12 ga. is for those clever uninvited "guests" who choose to break in anyway.

Almost the same here but a 40cal broom handle!!

Salty.. sick your CAT Lucky on em!!

Lee

[Salty]

The best one I've seen is called SlydeLock and it says it also prevents the door from being lifted out. It is pricey at $50 too.
I have reconsidered the one I pictured above as it would interfere with the vertical blind and it may be too easy to trip on it when you walk up to or close to the door.
Lee...it's a scaredy cat and is useless!

[Uncle Cracker]

I've always used a broom handle, and have pinned the upper tracks so that the door can't be lifted until the pins are removed. I figure that will be plenty to deter all but the most desperate thief, who will undoubtedly just smash the glass. That will give him access to the alarm and the dog, and if he's really having a bad day, me...