Door Lock Query

bulphan

Hopefully someone can help.


I have a 'standard' UPVc front door. The handle on the outside is 'fixed' (so door HAS to be opened with a key from outside). Inside the house, the front door can be locked with a key (which engages the multi-point 'deadbolts'), or you can just pull the handle down to open the front door (fairly standard).....obviously this does NOT engage the deadbolts, and it doesn't have the option to "lift the handle" to lock the door (without a key) from inside.


The problem is that the door is slightly warped, so I get a breeze in the hallway unless I "lock the door" (using a key and engaging the deadbolts - and therefore have to leave the key in the lock).


I'd like to replace the inner door handle with the "lift able" type of door handle, or one of those 'twist a knob' to lock types, but was wondering if this is just a case of replacing the handle.....or if I would need to replace the lock, etc., too?


Thanks in advance,
James

Hasbeen

bulphan wrote: »

Hopefully someone can help.


I have a 'standard' UPVc front door. The handle on the outside is 'fixed' (so door HAS to be opened with a key from outside). Inside the house, the front door can be locked with a key (which engages the multi-point 'deadbolts'), or you can just pull the handle down to open the front door (fairly standard).....obviously this does NOT engage the deadbolts, and it doesn't have the option to "lift the handle" to lock the door (without a key) from inside.


The problem is that the door is slightly warped, so I get a breeze in the hallway unless I "lock the door" (using a key and engaging the deadbolts - and therefore have to leave the key in the lock).


I'd like to replace the inner door handle with the "lift able" type of door handle, or one of those 'twist a knob' to lock types, but was wondering if this is just a case of replacing the handle.....or if I would need to replace the lock, etc., too?


Thanks in advance,
James

Cheaper with some stick on drought sealer. Stick in door frame where door front touches.

http://www.diy.com/departments/stormguard-foam-self-adhesive-foam-draught-seal-l10m/848551_BQ.prd

wrightk

bulphan wrote: »

Hopefully someone can help.


I have a 'standard' UPVc front door. The handle on the outside is 'fixed' (so door HAS to be opened with a key from outside). Inside the house, the front door can be locked with a key (which engages the multi-point 'deadbolts'), or you can just pull the handle down to open the front door (fairly standard).....obviously this does NOT engage the deadbolts, and it doesn't have the option to "lift the handle" to lock the door (without a key) from inside.


The problem is that the door is slightly warped, so I get a breeze in the hallway unless I "lock the door" (using a key and engaging the deadbolts - and therefore have to leave the key in the lock).


I'd like to replace the inner door handle with the "lift able" type of door handle, or one of those 'twist a knob' to lock types, but was wondering if this is just a case of replacing the handle.....or if I would need to replace the lock, etc., too?


Thanks in advance,
James

Does your door not tug tighter to the frame when you lift the handle from the inside and not lock it?

bulphan

Hasbeen.
Thanks for the suggestion, but I'm keen on bulking up on the security of the door anyway.....but appreciate your comments.


wright.
Unfortunately the handle does NOT lift up, and so no.....the only way to engage the deadbolts currently is to use the key to 'lock' the door from inside. Once 'deadlocked', the door fits perfectly well (no draught to speak of).........