Posted: 10/17/2011 2:29:43 PM EDT
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I posted this in the home security forum - but there doesn't seem to be much traffic there, so I'm asking for input here as well.
I have a gate in my backyard that looks like this: 
It has a latch like this on the backside (facing my back yard): 
The latch is welded on, not screwed. I keep it locked with a pad-lock. Last week, some "well to do 'ers" pried open my gate, bending the metal clasp; and stole my lawnmower from the backyard. Any suggestions on how to harden a gate like this? I already bought and installed a padlock clasp, sorta similar to this, but an looking to see if there is anything else I can do - short of replacing the gate with one of those expensive ones with the keyed deadbolt built in. Anyone used one of these? Stanley CD6203 LokkLatch Deluxe, ~$75 
Z-Lokk, ~$80 
I like the handle of the Z-Lokk, but like the standard simplicity and lack of a handle to kick of the Stanley. Thoughts? Other suggestions? |
