Locks 'n Keys

Metairie Locks and Keys

As you know, home security starts at your front door, which is the reason why many customers pick from a comprehensive line of modern security solutions. A locksmith should evaluate the existing security of your residence, business or automobile and make suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith can offer you the following services:
• All types of key cutting
• Transponder Key
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekeys
• Installation of all locks
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locks
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Metairie Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a large variety of locks, including:
Cylinder Rim Locks – Includes rim latches, cylinder drawback locks, cylinder nightlatches, APG locks, rim deadlocks, deadbolts and rollerbolts etc. Cylinder rim locks are available with a large array of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from inside and unlatched with a key from outside. Top-of-the-range models will include additional functions like double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – It can be opened from the inside by operating the lever unless it is deadlocked from outside with a reverse turn of the key. The latch can be held back by using the snib.
The outside operation is by key, but it can be disabled by using the snib button on the inside as a crude deadlock function. A reverse key turn should deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This deters intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the lever, but also makes it possible to lock yourself indoors.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes a product selector for brass bodied padlocks, lever, cylinder, discus, laminated and combination padlocks, plus padbars, hasps and staples etc.
Cabinet and Camlocks- Includes cupboard locks, filing cabinet locks, camlocks and accessories, locker locks, box locks, till locks etc.
Door and Window – Includes metal/wooden window locks, door chains and bolts, multiple application locks, merchandisers etc.
Miscellaneous – includes bullet & shutter locks, parking posts, wheel clamps, gun cabinet locks, sae locks, vehicle locks, garage door handles etc.
Keyless Locks – Digital locks are extremely popular for access control systems. This allows authorized users access to secure areas without the need to issue keys. A range of different types of locks and applications are available. Locksmiths can assist you with choosing the most cost effective and secure locking systems to suit your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are highly corrosion resistant.

If you want to complete home security, you can increase protection of your house by implementing a burglar alarm. The majority of criminals would rather target a residence or business that is not protected by a secure home alarm system. Also, statistical data from the government shows that the majority of attempted burglaries committed on secure homes are unsucessful. This proves that secure home alarms are a successful form of home protection and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Metairie Keys

A locksmith should provide a wide variety of keys for you to select from:
• Key cards
• Car keys
• Motorcycle key
• Master Key
• Magnetic card key
• Skeleton key
• Tubular keys
• Control keys
• Access keys
• Zeiss Key
• Double Sided keys
• House keys
• Paracentric key

Locksmiths also perform a wide range of locksmith services such as key cutting, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for most types of locks and keys.

Types of keys a well-trained locksmith should be able to service:

Master Key – A master key is a key used to open more than one set of locks. In homes, for instance, the master key is normally used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key cannot do that.
Car Key – vehicle keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, boots (trunks) and glove compartments in addition to being the ignition key of the vehicle itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key that can open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very little security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card encoded with digital signature on it. It is used to open access control locks which are often found in hotels and businesses.
House Keys – there are two types of house keys: house keys for lever locks and house keys for pin tumbler cylinder locks. The main difference is in the way they function. Lever lock keys raise flat levers in the lock making the levers to line up and move a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys line up the lock pins with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock thus enabling it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys