My brother is converting his house into 3 flats and reached the point ofwondering what sort of front door and lock to fit. It will be a commonaccess point for all 3 flats. He started off considering a PVC frontdoor but the need for everyone that comes in to turn the key to lock itafter entering doesn't seem ideal. I don't think 'normal' front-doorlocks can be fitted to PVC, or can they? So PVC is probably out, infavour of a wooden door? Is there any other choice?What are options for lock these days. I've been reading the "Replace aeurolock cylinder" thread, but are those applicable to wooden doors oronly PVC? Why would I use one anyway, compared to one of the Yale types?What about intercom electrically operated locks? I suspect these areweaker as well being unreliable.Any suggestions from the panel?Phil

I've never had a plastic door and I've been put off the idea after afriend was burgled: it seems that the miscreants did nothing more thanrun at the door very hard and the centre panel - the one inside themain frame with all the secure locking stuff in it - simply popped outand fell into the kitchen.But I've been wondering about taking in a lodger and the idea of oneof these mechanical keypad locks appeals since it would be possible tochange the combination after changing the tenant. They _look_ verystrong but could the experts tell me where they stand on the scale ofinvincibility?Tony

What front door for multi-occupancy flats?

Jan 29, 2012 42 Replies

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dennis 14 years ago

Shame, I can't find anyone that makes a 13 pin lock.

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charles 14 years ago

these are Iseo - Italian (Eurolock)

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djc 14 years ago

No, when the noise or the non-closing gets annoying I do some DIY!

I would also add that an alternative to using expensive registered keys to stop too many circulating is to just use cheap Yale or Euro cylinders and change them regularly. But even with just four flats changing locks and issuing a new set of keys can be a logistical problem.

Up thread someone mentioned Master Key systems which can be useful but I would always prefer to have at least one independent lock on my own door.

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