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Are sliding glass doors secured with auxiliary locks or pins?

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Are sliding glass doors secured with auxiliary locks or pins?

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Yes…The sliding glass doors in my bathroom are secured with locks and latches. I didn’t have these glass doors before because I just had a bathtub and toilet. But after I did the renovation, I decided to make the bathroom into two separate rooms so that the bathroom and bath would be different. And to make the renovation look nice, I bought these glass doors for the bathroom. About a month later, the latch on the door jammed, and I could hardly get out of the bathroom when I was taking a shower… Then I called a locksmith https://mylocallocksmithtx.com/, and he fixed the problem. Since then, I have closed the latch without any issues, and the door lock no longer jams.

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Sliding Glass Doors: Sliding glass doors are frequent points of entry for burglars. The locks they come equipped with can usually be quickly pried open. The doors can also be easily removed from their tracks unless they are properly secured with pins. Slide bars are often used to prevent the doors from being opened. Do you have jalousie doors? Jalousie Doors: Jalousie doors provide poor security. Entry can be easily gained by removal of panels of glass. The best solution is to replace these doors with solid core or steel doors. If this is not feasible, the doors can be covered on the inside with heavy gauge mesh carriage bolted to the door. Double Doors: The inactive door should be pinned on both the top and bottom. All Exterior Doors: All exterior doors should be equipped with a one-inch dead bolt lock. A locksmith should be consulted to determine the best locking systems for both windows and doors. Chain Latch: This is not a security device and should never be relied upon. Does your

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