How Multi-Point Locks Work on Kenyan Security Doors
A pretty handle is not a lock. What multi-point bolts actually do, what to ask on a quote, and how to test throw in the showroom.
Most “strong door” arguments in Kenya stop at thickness. Thieves care about the lock edge: how many bolts, how far they throw, and whether the keepers are steel or theatre. A multi-point lock ties the leaf to the frame at several heights so one kick does not open the whole story.
What to verify in person
- Watch the bolts extend — do not buy from a closed photo.
- Ask how many keys you get and whether cylinders are replaceable after a lost key.
- A hatch must have its own latch. The main multi-point should stay engaged.
- Smart locks sit on top of this chassis. They do not replace it.
If a seller will not open the door, walk away. Gateway Mall stock is there so you can hear the bolts, not imagine them.
Browse the shop or WhatsApp Imara Doors Interiors on +254 718 881 884. Visit us at Gateway Mall, 2nd Floor, Mombasa Road.
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