![]() ![]() You’ll see how Milgard has designed a multipoint locking system that provides up to five locking points.Ĭan you install multipoint locks on any doors? Take a look at Milgard’s multipoint locking system for sliding patio doors in the video below. Sliding doors, however, operate differently and require a different multipoint lock. The multipoint lock in the video above was installed on french doors, locking systems for single entry doors operate similarly. What type of doors have multipoint locks? ![]() The multipoint lock on this french door has a deadbolt in the center and a hook near the top and another near the bottom of the door. Kyle, our Sales Manager, and product expert, demonstrates how the multipoint lock operates. In the video below, you can see an example of a multipoint lock on a Milgard Ultra hinged door. In that case, the top and bottom of the door don’t have integrated locks which leaves the door more vulnerable to a break-in. With a standard locking system, your primary lock is in the center, usually a single deadbolt. This compression also makes the door more weathertight than a standard door, which makes it more energy efficient. The extra locking points strengthen your home’s security by providing a tighter seal along the length of the door, top-to-bottom. Multipoint locks extend most, if not, the full height of the door and have multiple locking points along the edge of the door.Ĭlose-up and side view of the multipoint locking system on a hinged entry door. Multipoint locking systems provide an added layer of security to your front and back doors. By the end, you’ll know what a multipoint lock is and have a good idea of whether this locking system is the right choice for your doors. In this post, we’ll explain what a multipoint lock is and answer frequently asked questions. Some vendors we work with also offer doors with multipoint locking systems. The most common lock for an exterior entry door is a standard deadbolt, but it’s not the only option. ![]()
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