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How to fit a lock to my aluminium frame double glazed door?

The back door of my house (an aluminium framed double glaze) has got just a simple lock and I feel it is not secured enough. I want to fit an internal bolt lock. Is this within the realm of DIY, and how do I this? Thanks

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1. Hey, If you need to ask other people then no its not. Your better off getting in a proffessional just to be sure
2. what my friend above says is very true but are your doors sliding or hindged ???
3. go any to Home depot or Lowes. there are a variety of applications for your needs.
4. I would be surprised if there is enough room inside the door frame channel to accommodate a deadbolt mechanism. You might look online for companies which make screen door and sliding door replacement parts. Slideco, Prime Line, National Hardware are a few names. I doubt that traditional door lock mfr's make what you're looking for (eg Kwikset, Schlage, etc.) But it can't hurt to check. Most people install a jamb bolt that slides into the top or bottom sliding door frame channel for a second level of security. Those bolt locks are operated from inside the house. You could probably find one that has a key lock.
5. it is quite easy. Get a Defender Security Spring Loaded Bolt Action Sliding Patio Door Lock, Aluminum Finish Model U 9866 You will need a drill to drill the hole for the bolt to go into and two holes for the screws. They also have one that has a keyed lock on it for extra security. I have one on my sliders and it took about 3 minutes to install.
6. This is the easiest job to do. Look down at the channel, where the sliding pane moves. Get a piece of wood, cut it to length, fix a handle to it ( a cupboard fitting?) and just drop the wood in the slot, every time you go out, or retire for the night. No drilling, and the metal frame isnt damaged.
7. Along with a piece of wood, cut to length, lying in the track. When the door is in the closed position, measure the distance between the top of the door and the frame above it. Deduct 1/8" to 3/16", and rip a piece of wood at this measurement, wide enough to be screwed to the frame above the door. Or at least, screw 2 or 3 screws above the door, spaced evenly, extending down far enough to provide the 1/8" to 3/16" operating clearance, but not enough clearance to lift the door out of the tracks.
8. to brake it down you need a rivit gun and a drill with a matal driil bit.good luck