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Thanks, that’s exactly the type of thing I had in mind though more work than I wanted to do. My housemate can weld so will probably have a go at it ourselves if it comes to it.
I was considering a keypad entry also, but they all seem to have a latch on the back. Is there any with double sided keypad, or keypad one side and a key on the other?
lmamammal-
I've not seen one like that, doesn't mean they don't exist though.
Codelocks are OK but external ones get expensive as they are built to prevent being forced open. The ones I fit to external doors are about £400.
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To the best of my knowledge you may be able to get 2 codelocks depending on the brand and attach them so there is one on either side the knobs would have to turn in opposite directions though. Couple of things to bear in mind:
- Generally speaking locks open easier from the inside for a reason. To aid egress in an emergency.
- If you are living in a building that is considered a house of multiple occupation you are potentially opening up a legal hornets nest. Are you the owner of the building?
- Generally speaking locks open easier from the inside for a reason. To aid egress in an emergency.
Mr_Sworld
Bobbo
You'd need a latch lock, keyed both sides. Something like this.
https://www.amazon.com/Double-Keyed-Gate-Latch-Lock/dp/B07HDF9R4R
However to find one that you could directly swap for that deadbolt could be difficult. You may well need a new lockcase fabricated and welded back into the gate.
To make sure the gate is closed after exit I'd put a overhead door closer on it (the things you have on firedoors) as well.
Go and talk to a local locksmith.