Lock type for back gate ?

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On a single leaf gate, I used a Europrofile mortice lock, which has worked well. The lock faces are flush with the gate on both sides. I've not bothered with a latch mechanism, but you could use one with a spring bolt too, or just add a separate latch. On a pair, the second leaf would need a padlockable ground bolt, to stop someone just lifting the bolt and opening both together.

Colin Bignell

Hi Colin, Thanks for the reply - I hadn't thought of those locks - I assume these are the type frequently used in uPVC doors (patio doors etc) and we have one such here, but I haven't seen / noticed the other half that they slot into other than in a door already so equipped.

I am off the sheds this a.m. so will have a look.

Thanks, Nick

Those IME usually have multi-point locking, which usually involves lifting the handle before turning the key. The type I am referring to is probably the simplest of locks after the surface mounting type - a mortice lock with a single bolt. I used Europrofile because it enabled me to have a single key system, but you can get them with an ordinry key simply enough.

They normally come with both the lock and the striker plate when you buy them.

I am not a great fan of sheds, unless I need something urgently on a Sunday, when they probably won't have what I want anyway. I bought my lock from a locksmith and, on my double gates, I got the padlocking ground bolts from an architectural ironmonger.

Colin Bignell