what is the purpose of the lockable door on the side if the front door that doesn't lock is so large?
1738956
The large, unlocked front door is for outgoing mail. You open the door, secure the outgoing mail under the clip and extend the red plastic flag. The mailman slides your mail over a slot in the back wall of the unlocked area. That puts your newly delivered mail into the large back chamber where it remains locked in until you unlock it and retrieve your mail. This is a wonderful mailbox and I have received many compliments on it.
1738957
The front door has a partial false bottom toward the front. The mail falls into a lower box, that is accessed by the side locked door.
1738958
There is a slot inside of the door where the carrier leaves your mail and a small space for you to leave mail for the carrier to take, otherwise it is secluded from the large area into which the slot drops and the locked key provides access.
4549
Not readily, think about how it functions, and that it slides OVER and PAST the wall/door frame. One could be devised (have already thought about 3 different ways to do that) but it's not a part of the door slider design or function. You could readily design some sort of tongue and slot sort of latch, and attach a lock, or devise any number of latches that the door itself would connect to, but this door-slider system is only designed to manage the movement of the door, nothing else. We are using ours for light and privacy, but a latch is not part of our needs, courtesy takes care of that. If you decide to do something like a latch (again, would not be difficult, just have to look at your installation environment), don't forget to allow for emergency access to the room from the outside in case of some accident or sickness on the other side of the door.
328397
There is a lip on the edge of the door that allows it to hang from the top end. Its a loose fit, but causes no issues.
1599021
I don't think so. It will help keep the door in the closed position or return it to closed if opened.
1257854
Are you trying to keep something out of it or in it? There is no place to put a lock on it. It does latch closed so a young child would have a time getting it open.
376209
some say, it has a place for a lock, and some reviews say no. which one is it ?
37931
The door is all glass, has magnets to hold it closed. I received no lock; I do not believe it can be secured without modifications or finding some ingenious way to add a locking device. One buyer mentioned the addition of an alarm for the cabinet that he set up.
1369769
I wouldn't recommend it for that purpose, this lock leaves at least an inch gap after it's fastened so it wouldn't be ideal for doors that need to be completely closed. I'd suggest looking for door knob locks or deadbolts for front doors.
1680131
There is a latch on the door that secures the door into the top bottom and side. Very secure
855370
It's on both sides. It allows you to control the swing of the gate in only one direction. I think you will find that you don't need it as extra protection though because the locking handle makes sure the gate isn't going anywhere.
986492
There is an optional way to install the bars. The bars are hinged on one side. Instead of screwing the opposing side into your window frame, you can use the included pin for easy ESCAPE from the inside. In my opinion, the bars serve as a deterent in keeping an intruder out. They are not heavy duty, wrought iron, keep everyone out type of bars. In case of a fireman getting in if necessary, a battering ram would do the job, the same as they would come through your locked front door. Of course, a criminal could do the same.
1926974
Exterior double doors already have a top and bottom steel locking pin on the normally closed side (side without the handle). On a good door they should provide adequate protection for the fixed side. Use the club on the opening side.
2003517
I don't see how it can because the door opens both ways, unless you can secure that the door would only open toward the side with the lock.
1697023
The lock is to protect your investment in your expensive TV. It makes more difficult for thieves. It is like having a lock on your gate to prevent people from entering your yard. It can be used in a common area where you have visitors. Also you can install it on RV or mobile homes to secure it in place. The lock is not a requirement but necessary on a case by case basis. Hope this answers your question.Thanks.Naresh
1934063
The gate can be locked AND opened from either side as you get two sets of keys with it. This item is a huge hit in our neighborhood as each neighbor who hears about it (and then see it in action) has purchased. I'm so glad we got this and feel much safer now.
1074448
This lock is designed to be used on an exposed exterior door, I have one so installed and it has had no problems.
863612
No. Its not necessarily a lock. Its a piece of plastic that slides to the middle to stop the door from opening. There is a (maybe) 6 inches piece of plastic that hangs down on one side to make it easier to slide it. Depending on how tall you are if you could reach close to the top to slide it then you will be fine.