Adding a lock to a uPVC door

Question

Can you add a lock to a uPVC door? I'd like to make my door more secure.

Martin · Accepted Answer

Yes, we fit what's called a sashstop to the frame which allows you to use a key to operate it, but no need for a key if you're on the inside, very secure and easy to use

Martin · Answer

Honestly don't need it as most uPVC doors have at least 3 or 5 multi point locks which would take a. Sledgehammer to get in sleep tight

Shayne · Answer

Hi you can add additional 3 star high security cylinder to your pvc door.

Brian · Answer

Hi June,  no, you cannot add a second lock to the door, but depending on what type of barrel lock you currently have, you could upgrade that to an anti-snap, or even a 1 star or 3 star graded lock. Hope that helps.

Jake · Answer

You can change the internal mechanism. To whatever you like however the keeps will have to line up to prevent having holes in your frame from the previous mechanism.

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Alan · Answer

A three star cylinder will make it secure .
 A police & insurance company approved one like I install will make the door solid

John · Answer

you should have 5 locking points on a upvc door if not then you need a different lock fitting

Jason · Answer

Hi, short answer would be no I have had to fit electrical mag locks and strikes to upvc but fixings due to the door being plastic it isn't very good. When you lift your handle you should have 2 or 3 bolts that fire out if fitted correctly this should provide a very secure hold. This is called a multi point lock these can be changed but would very much depend on the type of door this can be tricky.

Adding a lock to a uPVC door

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