Adding a keyless gate lock to your backyard security plan is a smart way to increase your peace of mind. Whether you’re looking for a better solution to securing your backyard oasis or unlocking a better way to share space with others, it’s convenient, effective, and secure.
If you’ve already installed keyless locks on the doors around your house, adding one to your gate makes sense. With options ranging from simple to complex, you can beef up security and ditch keys.
These locks are perfect for community pools, backyards, and short-term rentals and are taking the industry by storm. Paired with high-quality gate hardware, keyless gate locks can be the missing piece in your home security plan.
How keyless locks can protect you and your property
If you have a gate securing your backyard or pool from unwanted visitors, it’s a safe bet that it’s left unlocked. Over 30% of homeowners don’t lock their front doors. Can you imagine how many don’t lock their gate?
Locking your gate provides an added layer of security to your home. Most burglaries are crimes of opportunity, and an open gate is almost as good as not having one.
Padlocking your gravity latch might seem like the best solution. But while they’re a secure option, they’re also inconvenient if you go in and out of the gate regularly. Keys are easy to lose, and if you’re sharing space with renters or short-term visitors, you don’t always know who has one after they move on.
Instead of keys, coded locks allow for more personalized security options since you can change codes as often as necessary. More complex locks allow for several codes and lockout options for when you don’t want to allow access.
Keyless locks for residential gates
It’s likely that you already have a keyless lock in your life. They’re commonly installed on exterior entry doors as a convenience. While they’re not as common on gates, they offer the same easy and secure access.
Digital Mechanical Locks
Digital mechanical locks are the stalwarts of keyless entry. Despite what you may think from the name, they require no batteries or wiring. Easy to install, they offer simplicity and reliability. These weather-resistant locks are ideal for securing your pool area or back gate and are compatible with all fence types.
Models like the LockeyUSA™ SUMO® GL2 take safety and security to the next level. Designed with changeable handing and a deadlocking spring latch, it’s tamper-proof and versatile. A keyed lockout function turns off codes, and a passage mode allows free entry when engaged. The mechanism supports up to two codes and is easy to mount with the included surface mount kit.
Electronic Deadbolts
Deadbolts are one of the most secure types of locks available. Keyless entry deadbolts are common in both digital mechanical locks and electronic keyless entry. Instead of relying on a mechanical code, electronic locks use push buttons or a keypad for entry. Electronic components allow easy reprogramming and support many different codes.
Benefits of Using Keyless Entry Locks on Your Residential Gate
Using keyless gate hardware to control access to your space is an efficient and secure choice. Homeowners love them, and property managers do too. They’re easy to re-code for different residents and make re-keying a thing of the past.
Greater access control
Your gate controls access to your private sanctuary. Keyless entry means you won’t have to worry about family members getting locked out or visitors coming in uninvited.
Sharing your space with others is easy, too. Instead of cutting new keys to allow access, you can simply share the code. More advanced locks with multiple codes give property managers access without compromising residents’ security.
Greater security
Backyard and pool gates are softer targets for intruders because their locking mechanisms are easier to access. If the gate mechanism is designed to operate freely from the interior, simply reaching around can give access. A double-sided keyless gate lock solves this problem by requiring a code for entry and egress.
Using Nationwide Indsutries® gate box adapters, you can easily attach a compatible lock to your gate. LockeyUSA® has several compatible models that provide enhanced security to your backyard or pool area.
Greater safety
Putting a keyless gate lock on your pool enclosure or gate can help protect younger visitors from unsupervised pool access. With around 61% of kids and teens unable to perform basic swimming skills, controlling access to your pool is necessary.
A keyed lock for your pool is one way to protect kids from accidental drowning. On a busy summer day, though, it’s inconvenient to keep unlocking the gate. Keyless pool locks allow anyone with the code to open the pool enclosure. Models like the LockeyUSA® M210 are adaptable for outdoor use and provide secure access with a double-sided option.
Nationwide Industries® Gate Hardware Helps Secure Your Backyard Oasis
Combining Nationwide Indsutries® heavy duty gate hardware with LockeyUSA® digital mechanical locks is one of the best ways to secure your property. With best-in-class performance and reliability, we’re the fence pro’s number one choice for a reason.
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