Summit Doorware Patio Door Lock for Enhanced Home Security

This lock is exactly what I was hoping for. I wasn’t sure how it would work exactly but after my husband got it all installed, it’s amazing. The lock attaches to the sliding door and the peg slides up into a hole that is drilled in the top of the frame. There are no issues opening or sliding the door with this installed and when it’s locked with the key, there is no way to open it. You can lock with or without a key, but without a key, it’s not child proof. We bought this to keep my autistic almost ten year old son inside the house and to prevent eloping. We’ve been having issues with him waking up and letting himself out in the backyard to play in the very early morning hours while the rest of the family is still sleeping. Today he woke up, came downstairs and was very upset to see the new lock. He tried everything he could to get it open. You can see he’s already scraped and scratched it up trying to get it unlocked or ripped off, however it is truly child proof. It may not be pretty and in perfect condition anymore, but I have peace of mind knowing it’s great quality and strong. The tried so hard to get out this morning and nothing worked. This lock will keep my child safe.

Easy to install, works well, well built

I’ve used this brand multiple times and it never disappoints. The installation is quick and straightforward—no unnecessary hassle. The lock feels sturdy and secure, and the key function works smoothly every time. Definitely my go-to choice for sliding patio doors. I only tried a different brand once because of shipping delays, but I’ll stick with this one whenever possible.

The product seems sturdy and is easy to install. However, the bolt protrudes quite a bit in the open position. For most installs this won't matter. But my slider was installed backwards so I needed to allow space for the bolt sticking out.

My son elopes (runs away) on a very regular basis. It is super dangerous for him and scary for me as a mom. We tried so many other options before we found this one. It works perfect for us since it locks. It was very easy to install and the quality is great. The only issue I have is that there is a groove in the piece that is pushed up and if that isn't lined up properly, you can't lock it. Not a big issue, just sometimes a pain.

Easy to install and works great!

Lock installs easily; however on our doors the bolt was not enough to secure the door against multiple pulls on the handle in a row - the door still opened from the bottom, with the bolt acting as a pivot/hinge point which jostles loose and falls downward again (even in locked key position), allowing easy access inside in the event of a break in. We have instead opted for a more secure bar system.

We use this to lock our sliding door leading to our back yard and pool area. Not only is it out of reach of children, it also has a key lock.