Door locks

coralbangle

Hi,
Can anyone tell me if there is an easy way to lock the door on a double glazing exterior door. We are about to buy one, because the front of our porch becomes a puddle when it rains. Trying to lock the door at the back or the garage causes pain in the wrist and where the handle ends in my hand (if that made sense?) and I dont want to fork out money for something that will be useless to me.

The o/h has oiled the mechanism but I still find it dificult. I have tried to find a different locking system but haven't had much luck.

Any advice would be helpful.

Cheers
Coralbangle

mash65

hi,im sure some1 will come along & tell u theres a special type of key fob you can get that fits on a yale key.i think u can get them from occ,therapist or social services,or cheap on web sites.
if its that sort of thing u need.i dont know what there called.
hope that helps a bit,debsx

coralbangle

Hi,

Thanks for your reply. It's not the actual lock that is the problem it is the lifting of the handle. I can lag the interior door side of the handle but the exterior is a bit of a nuisance. I might have to resort to carrying abit of lag in my handbag along with the kitchen sink

Coral

frogmorton

Hi Coral
I do know what you mean - not hurting me at the moment but it does at times!
If you contact a few door people - they will surely want you custom and let you have a look at a few. That up thing - stupid isn't it?!
Toni x

jenzie06

I found those key fobs work pretty well. It was better than what I was doing - carrying an adjustable spanner-thing around with me. It worked but I got a few funny looks when trying to get in the house!!
If the lagging works then roll with it!!

coralbangle

Hi,

Ive booked a couple of door companys, so lets see what they come up. Looked at some handles on websites and maybe the one shaped like a paddle would help. But still have the up motion.

At least lagging weighs less than a spanner.

Coral x

livinglegend

As with all double glazed doors the mechanism has multiple catches around the frame connected by sliding strips of metal. Sometimes a small amount of movement to the door or frame can cause these catches to become stiff. Try the handle with the door open as it may be the mechanism or the fit to the frame. If it is the mechanism then a small shot of releasing oil to all the protruding latches should free them. Don't forget the latches on the hinge side, very often missed. Have a piece of kitchen towel handy to wipe away any drips from the spray and don't overdo it.

If it is stiffer when closed then check for rub marks on the metal catches on the frame and a small spray of releasing oil or a little judicial filing can make the catches free up.

If all else fails then swapping the handles for bigger paddle handles as commented on the other posts is an option.

Joseph 8)