Browse Forums Safer Living 1 Apr 15, 2012 9:32 am Our colourbond fence door has a traditional latch locking mechanism, we can open from the outside by rising the lever, but to lock or unlock is a major hassle because the padlock is inside. I'm thinking to install a rim lock so the door can be locked and unlocked from both side. The Lockwood 001 is an obvious choice, even though it is not marketed as an outdoor product, it seems to hold up well in outdoor applications I have seen. There's also an excellent installation video. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ However, I'm not too sure how to install it on the colourbond panel due to the corrugated profile. I'm guessing I need to weld a metal back plate on both side as support? And then cut a 32mm through the metal plates. Are there other products that can be installed with less effort? Re: Fence lock that can open from both side 2Apr 15, 2012 9:40 am Much less effort http://www.ddtechglobal.com/products/ac ... cess_kit1/ Landscape Design & Construction http://cherub.squarespace.com/ Re: Fence lock that can open from both side 3Apr 15, 2012 8:50 pm Thanks for the idea, went to Bunnings to check it out and was shocked to see the price. D&D LOKK Deluxe Gravity Gate Latch $97.85 Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ LOCKWOOD Automatic 001 Deadlatch Open in Knob $89.50 Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ A plastic lock costing more than the Lockwood! I guess ease of install comes at a price. Re: Fence lock that can open from both side 4Apr 15, 2012 9:24 pm Had the d&d one for 4 years and there is nothing wrong with it, same condition as when it was installed and easy to install and use 2 Hey everyone Not for me or anyone I know, just generally interested. For a single allotment house, are you allowed to take the fence on both sides of your house and… 0 15388 I ran into trouble finding a lock that would fit my particular door, like your situation with your pivot door. I wanted a safe lock that couldn't be messed with easily. 4 25702 1 3403 |