A secure door begins with a good lock. Luckily, a wide assortment of locks and locking devices are available. Choosing the right one for your needs can be challenging. We at Nick’s Building Supply, Inc. provide the best in solid wood doors for your protection and your home’s beautification. We’re your best resource if you’re wondering which type of door locks are the most secure for wood doors! Here’s a selection of strong locks to keep you safe and secure.

Five-Lever Mortice Deadlocks

Five-lever mortice deadlocks are a superior bit of security for any wood door. They’re easy to lock with a key from the inside or outside, moving five interior levers securely into place. Those five levers foil most thieves’ attempts to drill or pick their way into your home. Since the device is inside the door, they can’t employ other break-in methods like lock-snapping either. Break-ins rely on timing to be effective, and a five-lever mortice deadlock adds time criminals can’t spare.

Floor-Mounted Barricades

These devices come in many styles under different brand names, but they all work on the same principle. Installed inside and on the floor at the door’s base, floor-mounted barricades use wedges or bolts to prevent a potential intruder from opening or breaching the door by kicking it in. Floor-mounted barricades are easy to install and add an extra level of security with the simple insertion of a bar or a tap of the foot.

Multipoint Locking System

Less may sometimes be more, but other times more is more. For example, multipoint locking systems provide extra security by letting you lock the door at three different points. Three separate deadbolts mean potential intruders must force their way through the door at three points. This process takes longer and draws more attention than thieves would like. A 3-point locking system door handle also looks great, lending greater curb appeal to your house.

Smart Locks

Consider smart locks when deciding which door locks are the most secure. Smart locks usually involve a deadbolt but require a smartphone to lock and unlock it. Manufacturers made smart locks with convenience and security in mind, granting you entrance to your home with the touch of a button. Smart locks with camera attachments also let you screen visitors and let in scheduled guests like cleaning crews and house sitters. Some smart locks use biometric data, such as fingerprints, to unlock. Even the smartest thief can’t duplicate those—and there’s no need to carry around any extra keys.