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Sliding Doors: How To Maintain
Their Functionality And Reliability
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Test existing lock
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Just like traditional doors, most sliding doors are fitted with a
lock on either side to keep the door fixed to the frame at will.
Make sure that you choose a sliding door with functioning lock.
Once the lock becomes faulty, ensure you repair or replace as
the case may be. To correct any lapses, you can hire a
professional door installation company to help you increase the
security level of the door so that you can feel safe with the lock
always.
Slide locking bar
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Being indoors with a well secured and safe door helps you to
keep intruders away and by extension, a peaceful rest.
Installation of slide locking bars does not only increase the
security of your door, it also boosts its functionality. They are
bought as wood dowels or metal bars that sit well on the lower
door track. Even when the door latch is faulty, slide locking bars
keep the door closed and secure. Yet, there are new series of
sliding door models that are extra secured along the frame
length.