What You May Have Not Known About High Security Locks
Some High Security Locks can or can’t be rekeyed! Following are some of the major brands for High Security Locks.
Medeco High Security Locks – Can be rekeyed. Although, you must go to the locksmith that installed the lock for you. They have the control key that they in order to rekey the lock. If you no longer have contact with the locksmith, then you will need to install a new lock.
Schlage High Security Locks – Can be rekeyed. You do not need anything for these locks to be rekeyed. There may be disadvantages to this. Just something that you may need to think about.
Mul-T-Lock High Security Locks – Cannot be rekeyed. This could be considered an added benefit to high security locks. If you are someone that doesn’t require to have rekeys then you could always have a key lock box to keep outside of your home – this is a great way to keep a spare key outside of your home but also keeping it secure.
If you have any other brand, you can always contact the manufacturer to see if your lock can be rekeyed and then make your calls around to the local locksmiths to see if they can or will rekey your lock.
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In rara cases, and after lots of training, you can open and pick high Security locks. Here in New York Locks and Locksmiths we have the experties to help you with all your high security needs, and help you protect your home and commercial properties better.
High Security Locks are great but are rarely needed. In order for High Security Locks to really serve a purpose they need to be installed on metal doors with metal frames or jambs. The reason is simple, there are two primary methods of gaining entry into a property, lock manipulation such as picking or bumping (which High Security Locks protect against) or Brute Force. Brute force is the easiest and most common method, primarily used by criminals and the novice. This method can mean kicking in the door for example, which often time leaves standard locks still operable forcing the lock through the door jamb, splintering through the wood door frame like butter. So if you are going to invest in High Security Locks you best invest in stronger materials around the lock as well otherwise its pointless. One person’s opinion of course…