ATL: Aren't I much more secure using Medeco or other high security locks on my residence?
Ask The Locksmith Question:Aren't I much more secure using Medeco or other high security locks on my residence?
- Medeco is an excellent lock system. They have superior security features; virtually unpickable, hardened steel barriers prevent the lock from being drilled out, etc. Keep in mind however, that a lock is only as secure as its surroundings. A very expensive Medeco or similar lock in a residential door, flanked by glass panels, is about as useful as a string with a sign on it saying "keep out"... You can have the highest security, most expensive lock system in the world, and if a crook wants in badly enough, there's always a window to break, or another way in, etc. Medeco and similar systems are created for, and best used in, commercial applications rather than residential - In a residential context, they serve mainly as a way for a security company or locksmith to make money. It's not that they're unnecessary, or not worth your money, etc., they are more than worth it. It's simply that for the sake of honesty and integrity, we need to let you know there are many high quality, solid security Grade 2 locks by many makers (Schlage, Kwikset, Titan are just a few, etc.) that serve the same purpose, with the same end result (your peace of mind), for far less money. Ask your security professional to outline your options to you.
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