How does the lock hold up to the outside weather?
1582136
well, i have had them only a short time, but they are doing well. they take some getting used to to put on, but work great. i am happy with mine.my neighbers stole my water while i was on vacation, and i had a 320.00 water bill. it was 34.00 the next bill. paid for themselves!
1582137
I've had them on for about 7 months now and thru a Winter. So far no problems. Works like the day I got it.
1582138
Yes. I would suggest turning the keyhole downward to avoid water getting into it. Mine have held up fine through a a full season so far.
1582139
Very well in my opinion. I'm in Portland, OR and I leave mine on year round. Its solid brass so you dont have to worry about it corroding but it will patina(turn darker) over time.
1223226
I have one that's over 50 years old. I first used it in New England for forty years, outdoors with no problem. For the past ten years it's been securing a chain lock on a gate on a beach road in the Bahamas. This lock has been through snow, sleet, rain, thunderstorms, ten years of salt spray and even 2 Category 3 hurricanes with 133 mile per hour winds driving salt water spray and sand through the air for several hours. The locks still works like it did when it was new. I did spray it with WD40 once about five years ago, but that's all.
2129336
We've used this product for a few winters. I purchased several for our family. No problems with the locking mechanism at all.
722910
I use mine outside, about 25 miles inland from the Gulf Coast. It's not a marine environment, but it's not too far from it. These are holding up better than any other locks that I've tried.
712517
Please clarify your question. As to the previous response, I haven't had any problems with the lock. Live near the coast, so have moisture/salt air and had to WD-40 a few months back to put back in working order (works like new again). My only complaint was that the key is very small and hard to "one-hand" unlocking it.
2174033
I can't verify if it's waterproof, but definitely designed for outdoor use!I have had it hanging from a rear garage exterior door for a couple of years with no problems.The keys are dry and the lock mechanism has always opened with ease every time.
266539
I have mine mounted behind a storm door. It looks like it might be weather proof, but I would not trust it for long term. In the two years since install, I have only had 2 times when it rejected my key-strokes. Both times it was a rainy, windy, everything damp kind of day, and re-entering got me in. Was it dampness or was it me, I don't know.Good luck with this lock. It's been a winner for me.
115589
It's a solid latch. Can't think of why it would not hold against weather strip. Make sure weather strip is already on when using the screw template or test how snug you want it by pressing
1710691
It has worked fine all year-round for me in Denton, TX. It iced over for over a week here and the nice thing about this lock, is you just have to pull it down once you line up the numbers, which makes it easier to open.
1260801
This is a standard lever handle on the inside, I do not believe it can be set to not lock, I would not recommend it for outside as it does not perform well in direct sunlight, when the sun hits the electronic finger scanner it beeps over and over which may run the battery out quicker. Mine is inside and it does get sun during the early morning hours so I cover the electronic finger scanner with a sticky note. I have been very satisfied with this lock we have three in use in our business and all of them perform well for their intended purpose.
439971
I've used mine outdoors for a year with no issue. It appears to be a pretty weather tight unit.
1932439
I keep mine outside but it is under cover of my overhang so it is not in the rain. Winter store it on garage and still use it when weather is nice
597301
I think it should do a great job for you. I live in Michigan and haven't had any problems. I absolutely love my Schlage locks (I have 4 systems on different buildings), they make securing your property simple!
2245744
It's kind of weather proof, I've had mine out there for a few years and the rain finally got to it. Actually, I think it was a combination of rain and snow as well as expansion and contraction. So, I have to buy a new one every about 3 years or take it inside every winter.
258195
I wouldn't use it AT ALL in any weather! Mine was CRAP and failed to lock. Very flimsy. There are better alternatives.
518125
I had it outside for the summer through the fall and it endured a number of rainstorms. I haven't tried keeping it out in the winter, but I think it would do fairly well. The metal is strong and has a good powder coating on it, though I wouldn't press my luck if it was going to come in contact with salt over the winter. Regardless, it's easy enough to disassemble and store in a garage or basement.
758847
Yes it has been weather proof and keeps dry inside. I have had it for 3 or 4 years now and it sits outside on a deck all year around. The only change has been that the blue top has faded due to direct sign, rain, heat and cold but other then that, it has provided great service.