Homeowners will most likely be able to find these materials at local hardware stores and the stores employees will be more than happy to help you cut the materials down to the proper size.
Add lock to sliding glass door.
This is a simple and cost effective way to increase the secondary security of your sliding door do keep in mind that not all of these home made security improvements are worthwhile.
Check with your local building code before having an extra lock installed.
Most auxiliary sliding glass door locks are installed on the back edge of the slider or along the top rail along the frame or track.
The other piece attaches to the sliding door.
When replacement isn t possible or isn t desired you can still add additional security by having a secondary lock installed.
But you don t have to stick with the factory installation.
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Metal bolts then slide into the door frame piece securing your door.
One piece attaches to the door frame.
Mark the spot on the frame.
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When shut the piece on the frame nests inside the piece on the door.
This indicates there is no glass behind the frame.
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In addition to traditional sliding door locks there are also double bolt locks.
Add a new locking system if the lock on your sliding glass door came straight from the factory it s probably not going to keep a burglar at bay.
Hold the new lock up to the door to determine where the lock and screw holes should be drilled.
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