Bolt through sliding doors.

[Kyle]

Hi,

I'm looking for someone who will be able to install a bolt that goes through sliding doors when closed, meaning they cannot be opened unless the bolt is loosened. Or, is it something that's easy to do yourself?

TIA

Kyle

[spitfire58]

Hi Kyle,
We had a set of sliding doors that had a handle on the upright in the middle of the pair of doors. It had a push button on it that when depressed pushed a bolt into the frame of the other door. I think this is the kind of thing you are talking about. Can't say I have seen them on sale but imagine one of the pvc window guys would have them, maybe even Ideal on the industrial/retail area in PDR. Hope this helps . . Ron

[decho]

It's actually quite straight forward to do if you have a good drill.

[DaveW]

Andy the locksmith will fit them for you.

[Dave and Barbara]

Hi Kyle,

They are fairly easy to fit yourself, if you are that way inclined. Depends on the design and material the sliding doors are made of ,but here are a few examples:

https://www.bunnings.com.au/our-range/building-hardware/door-window-gate-hardware/door-security/door-bolts

http://swiftng.co/patio-sliding-door-lock/patio-door-patio-door-electronic-lock/

I have aluminium patio doors and the centre bolt is great for daily use. By pushing on the button the two doors are locked together. When we are away for a longer period we also use side bolts which go into the bottom or top track. These are also good for securing any secondary sliding louvered doors if you have them.

Good luck.

Dave

[Archer]

If you drill the slider door, just make sure you don't drill through the truck/rollers, else it won't open freely again...

[bluefox]

here's a cheap and easy way ! ....when your door's a closed, measure from the back of the door to the frame and get a piece of a sturdy bit of timber and cut it very slitely longer, then just "trap" it at the bottom between door and frame .....simple ! ......you could if you want repeat the same at the top.

[Deso]

Also doubles as a wife/child beating stick 

[Johnrgby2]

Also doubles as a wife/child beating stick 

I would have no troble beating my wife she is a foot shorter than me and less than half my weight, the problem would be, I would then have to stay awake for the rest of what would be a very short life

[spitfire58]

Also doubles as a wife/child beating stick 

I would have no troble beating my wife she is a foot shorter than me and less than half my weight, the problem would be, I would then have to stay awake for the rest of what would be a very short life

I know that feeling well JR2 😁😁😁

[bluefox]

what's all the B.S. above got to do with securing a sliding door  ?   

[Deso]

Bit of light hearted banter old bean.  Perhaps we should sla.g the previous posters off and impose our 'I'm right and you're all wrong' opinions as so often happens these days.    

[bluefox]

Weirdo !   

[Deso]

 

[Ivemovedon]

Foxy good to see age is failing to mellow you. Still the same grumpy old bstard.  Even the sunshine and sangria don't have any effect. You got to be from Yorkshire. 

[bluefox]

Wrong, Wrong  and ...............wrong  !........just trying to help a not so handy d.i.y. man  to solve his problem easy, if that's being "grumpy" in "your book" ....then your just another weirdo !   

[Ivemovedon]

I take it back then...you are light hearted helpful with a pleasant and friendly demeanor. And not from Yorkshire.

[bluefox]