FAQ:

FAQ’s about our BREAK-IN-BLOCKER line of Products      

Our building is constructed with a block wall. Can the Sovilok System be installed?”
     –Locksmiths and Builders can bore a hole through the doorframe and continue into the block wall. They will apply a concrete bonding adhesive to fill in any potential voids and secure the Sovilok female portion in your wall.

Will the Sovilok System absolutely keep anyone from breaking into my house?
– Testing at our facility revealed that an entrance door can be kicked in by a 210 pound man running at the door and applying his foot to the door on impact. With the Sovilok System installed, we could resist a measured force far greater than that exerted by the “burglar”. Our technicians suspended a…

Can I install the Sovilok System myself?
     -Absolutely ! Complete instructions come with the Sovilok System. We also offer a “reusable” installation kit which guarantees an accurate positioning of the components. You can use the installation kit for numerous installations. (Let your neighbor borrow it) – If you are a builder or contractor, or if you work well with carpentry tools,…

Why wouldn’t a burglar just break through my front window?
     -Over 56% of the burglars kick in the front door or side door of a home. The burglar is banking on several factors here: Little sound (one thud as opposed to shattering and falling glass). His own safety (shattered glass can be dangerous to him). A safe path to haul his goods (no shattered glass…

I have long windows next to my front door (side lights). Will the Sovilok system work for me?
– Our new RWS System is especially designed for Custom Doors with Sidelights. View the “Residential With Sidelight” System to see how it will reinforce your framework for both the Deadbolt and Hinge side of your Custom Door. 

I have a steel frame on my door. Why do I need the Sovilok System?
-Most residential steel doorframes are merely wood frames with a sheet metal covering on the outside to protect the wood from the elements and eliminate the need for repainting. Because the sheet metal is technically “steel” Retailers refer to them as steel doorframes. Also, the thin part of the wood frame that faces inside the…

I don’t want unsightly gimmicks on my door. Does this system stick out and attract attention?
–That is the beauty of The Sovilok System; the receptacle on the door knob side is hidden behind the door jamb striker plate. On the hinge side, there is only the protruding pin which remains in the swing area of the hinges. It is never in the way, and yet engages automatically when you close…

Why isn’t my locking chain good enough if my dead-bolt fails?
-Most door chains on the market only have cosmetic value. If the chain did have enough strength, the chain mounting plate is only secured to the door trim board which easily pulls away upon impact. Even longer screws break away since the door builds momentum before the chain can take effect.

Why is my dead-bolt not good enough?
-The strength of the dead-bolt depends on the strength of what the dead-bolt pin is engaged into. On existing doors, the pin passes through a “striker plate” and enters into the thin door frame. The door frame simply breaks apart on impact, allowing the striker plate to travel with the door as it is kicked…

What if I use longer screws in the hinges?
-A longer screw has very little advantage since the diameter and strength of the screws are the same as the short ones. They will shear just as easily.

Aren’t the Hinges strong enough to hold the door?
-The hinges are strong enough, but the screws that hold the hinges are not. They pull out of the door and doorframe, or shear, allowing the door to fall away from the frame.