Front door: 3- or 5-point locking without automatic locking system?

Hello, we are currently facing the question during the sampling process whether a 3-point locking system is sufficient. The background is that although we have already sampled the 5-point locking system, I wanted a door with a mechanical automatic lock for comfort reasons. (A door where the bolts automatically fall into the lock when shut, thus saving the need to lock it separately). Unfortunately, we have learned that this system is only available with 3-point locking systems. Now the question is, is that sufficient or should we rather dispense with the automatic lock and stick with the 5-point locking system?

Hello,

personally, I would consider a triple locking system sufficient as burglary protection. After all, the hinges are also quite solid. And the three locking bolts prevent prying open. I believe I read once that you need to apply several tons of pressure to break the lock.

I believe that very few burglars enter a house through a disabled front door lock. Rather, the lock might be tampered with, or the other usual methods via windows and side entrance doors are used.

Unless your front door is hidden and not visible.

A quick call to the police could also help; they are happy to provide advice.

Now the question arises, is that sufficient

The front door (is that what it’s about?) is usually not the main entry point. What about the patio door? What about the windows? Are there other doors (garage/utility room)? Do you have windows with burglary protection (WKII, RC2)? It makes no sense to have a super-duper front door if the patio door is the weak point.

A door with a mechanical automatic lock is completely sufficient and even better than a 5-point locking system because the former does not have to be locked anymore to ensure insurance coverage. Focus rather on side doors and windows, as already mentioned and advised above.

Regards Yvonne

Be careful with wooden and plastic doors though - they tend to warp, so that the mechanical automatic system eventually stops working, but you don't even notice it.

At least that's what a carpenter explained to me yesterday (the bigger the door, the more likely it is to happen). We will now install a motorized lock because at least I am bad at locking up.