What is the difference between Grade 1 and Grade 2 locks?

Grade 1 not only meets commercial building requirements, it also provides the best security available against vandalism and heavy usage. Grade 2 meets light commercial requirements and exceeds residential building requirements. These locks are adequate for lighter duty doors where security is less of an issue.

What are Grade 3 locks?

What is Lock Grade 3? Grade 3 Deadbolts are the Least Secure and NOT Recommended Lock grade 3 is the least secure of the three lock grades. It should be considered basic door hardware, for non high security situations, and is the least expensive. It is also the common lock you will find on homes.

What is a Grade 3 deadbolt?

The BHMA/ANSI has three, separate grades for deadbolts, simply labeled grades 1 through 3. Grade 1 is the highest quality, and the most dependable deadbolt you can have. Grade 3 is your average deadbolt which will provide an accepted, but minimal, level of security.

What are the 6 types of locks?

Knob locks. Knob locks are simple locks where the locking cylinder is inside the door handle.

What grade lock is best?

Grade 1
A lock’s security is denoted by its American National Standards Institute (ANSI) grade, with Grade 1 the most secure and Grade 3 the least.

What grade is Schlage F?

AAA
Do both these features – security and style – come in one neat package? They certainly can. Schlage mechanical deadbolts and F-series handlesets are graded AAA in residential Security, Durability and Finish.

Are all Schlage locks Grade 1?

All of Schlage’s mechanical knobs are graded Best in Security, Durability and Finish (AAA). All of Schlage’s mechanical knobs are graded Best in Security, Durability and Finish (AAA). All of Schlage’s front entry handlesets are graded Best in Security, Durability and Finish (AAA).