Lift the lower housing until slide bolt makes contact with upper track.
Putting a dead bolt lock in a sliding patio door.
Tap it with a hammer gently to create a hole.
Key lock and housing product code.
Homeowners can decide to install a secure deadbolt on their sliding glass door if the door frame allows for one or you can install sliding door loop locks that make it even harder for your sliding glass door lock to be bypassed.
You ll have to adjust the position a bit if you have a combination storm door so as not to interfere with the storm doorknob or lock.
Woodie s will show you how to install a patio door lock.
Drill out any holes necessary for the lock securing screws in the same way.
Mark all three screw hole locations and drill thru one metal surface using a 1 8 drill bit.
Remove the screws securing the lock s keeper plate with a phillips head screwdriver.
Drill the hole out until the lock fits inside.
Secure the top screw only and be sure that the lock body is vertical to the door.
Choose a position on the door for the lock.
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Remove the keeper plate from one side then slide the cylinder lock housing out of the door on the other side.
Place the metal punch over the marked spot on the frame.
Mark and drill with a 3 8 drill bit.