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How to lock a sliding glass door from the outside.
The l shaped latch on the door connects with the bracket typically pivoting up from the bottom to lock the door.
If the door s track were on the inside the stick could drop into the track.
The dowel should be long enough to wedge from the handle to the frame when the door is closed.
It comes as no surprise that a majority of homeowners employ the use of sliding doors and more specifically sliding glass doors.
This indicates there is no glass behind the frame.
Mark the spot on the frame.
Then when you want to open the door press down the pedal and slide back the door.
Tilting the door lowers the latch releasing it from the bracket.
Mine locks with a key.
If yours doesn t do some checking in hardware and building supply stores for the handle replacement that does have a keyed lock.
Here i show you how to easily open any locked sliding door quick and easy.
Hold the new lock up to the door to determine where the lock and screw holes should be drilled.
Place your head near the frame and tap it with the end of a screwdriver until you hear the sound change.
With the track on the outside the stick needs to be higher so it can prevent the handle from moving.
Sliding doors are also a good addition to any home and help increase property value by essentially bringing the outside in.
The okefan baby safety sliding door lock is a simple peel and stick device that works with sliding glass doors cabinets and more.
Mark each screw hole.
How do you lock a sliding glass door from the outside.
Many of these doors are used as backdoors and access ways to patios and backyards.
Stick it on the glass panel to block the sliding door.
Place a dowel stick between the inside door handle and the frame.