SCHLAGE JD60V630 Single-Cylinder Deadbolt, Satin Stainless

Dexter by Schlage offers great quality at an affordable price. Dexter locks provide enhanced Grade 2 security features, allowing you to get solid, dependable security at a lower price than you would expect. Dexter locks are made from the finest materials and to the strict specifications of the Schlage Lock Company, meeting all ANSI Grade 3 strength and performance standards and backed by a Lifetime Mechanical Warranty. They are offered in a variety of designs and finishes to complement any décor, and can be keyed to Schlage locks for one-key convenience, working with Schlage's Residential Construction Keying Systems using a 5-pin SC-1 keyway.

When it comes to buying door hardware, there are several factors to consider. Entry hardware, such as knobs or handlesets, is designed for exterior doors, providing both locking capabilities from the outside and turnbuttons from the inside. A deadbolt lock can optimize security. Privacy hardware is designed for bedrooms and bathrooms, locking with turnbuttons and not requiring keys. Passage knobs and levers are for hallway doors, laundry rooms, and closet doors that latch but don't lock, while dummy knobs and levers are decorative pieces for doors that only require a pull to open.

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) sets different grades for door hardware, with Grade 1 being basic, Grade 2 being intermediate, and Grade 3 being the highest. Manufacturers now offer bump-resistant cylinders to address the increasing use of "bump keys" and locksmith tools by intruders.

Most door hardware is designed to fit standard doors, which are either 1-3/8 or 1-3/4 inches thick, with extension kits available for thicker doors. The backset, the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the knob or lock, is usually 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inches, and some hardware sets adjust for both lengths. Levers come in left- and right-handed models, with the appropriate hand determined by the position of the door hinges.

Most door hardware, including keypads and deadbolts, can be installed in under an hour with just a Philips screwdriver, as keypads are typically battery-powered, and handlesets may require a drill. If the door or doorframe is not pre-drilled, hardware usually comes with a paper template to mark holes for drilling and sawing. Specialized tool sets are also available for door hardware installation. If you want to use one key on multiple entry handles or deadbolts, a locksmith can "re-key" all the locks to the same key, but this should be done before installation and only works if all the hardware comes from the same manufacturer.

Keypad locks and deadbolts offer the ability to add and delete user codes, providing easy-to-remember codes for family members, neighbors, and sitters. Some keypads even have auto-lock mechanisms to ensure the door is secured. Biometric keyless entry systems, once used only for government applications, are also growing in popularity, allowing easy access through fingerprint scanning.

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