About Mortise Locks
Mortise locks refer to locks that are situated within doors’ mortises. This positioning ensures that the lock mechanism is fully covered by the inside and outside portions of the door. These types of locks are nothing new. They’ve been used in commercial structures and homes for more than a century. There’s a good chance that your home or workplace features mortise locks, especially if the structure is on the older side. Mortise locks were extremely popular in years past. They were frequently installed on doors from the end of the 19th century all the way into the middle of the 20th century. Mortise locks were practically unavoidable on outside and interior doors alike. In early years, mortise locks employed lever locks. Modern mortise locks frequently do the same.
Repairing and Retrofitting Mortise Locks
If you have a mortise lock on your door, you don’t have to panic if something goes wrong with it. You can call our experts for reliable mortise lock repair services. Not only can we fix these locks, but we can also provide retrofitting services. If necessary, we can add a new element to your mortise lock that was unavailable in the time period it was first produced. Since new mortise locks are often rather expensive, fixing them is usually the more affordable option.
Mortise Cylinders
Modern mortise locks are often efficient and reliable. If they’re used in conjunction with the appropriate mortise cylinders, they can work well with most high security locks’ specific mechanisms. Mogol and standard diameter cylinders are both suitable for mortise locks. The majority of mortise locks in North America are are made to work well with mortise cylinders.
Customizable Looks
Many people have developed fascinations with these locks in recent years. This is largely a result of the locks’ customizable looks. Some people add cast knobs onto their mortise locks, for example. If a homeowner has a highly specific idea of how he wants to decorate a residence, a mortise lock on an interior door might make the perfect decorative touch he’s been looking for.
Simple Repairs
These repairs are generally simple and straightforward — as long as the lock body can be extracted from the door without affecting the cylinder. Problems with the functioning of mortise locks are not at all uncommon. Some people notice that mortise locks’ deadbolts are incapable of throwing, for example. Others notice that the latches are incapable of pulling back in.
Call For More Information
If you want more information on repair or retrofitting services for your mortise lock, call us immediately for our reliable and knowledgeable professional assistance. Since buying a new mortise lock can be a little on the pricey side, servicing is often much more economical and practical.
