Magnetic Door Lock

[zoe61]

So looking at external front doors. I want to go for a solid oak door but need to decide upon the locking mechanism. 

 

We live on a farm so are constantly in and out of the house. When I grew up my parents never locked our house so as children we could freely go in and out. When I have children I would like the same but want the security of having the house locked. Carrying keys seems like a bad/ unpractical idea- someone will always forget them.

 

So I was thinking of a magnetic lock with key code entry, then it doesn't matter (unless someone forgets the code). 

 

What are peoples opinions on this? Does anyone have one? Any I should go for/avoid? Thanks

[PeterW]

You will need to find one that is acceptable to insurers as a lot don’t meet the minimum standard for an external final door lock. 

[craig]

Have you considered a daytime latch? Then you won’t need a keycode entry system. You just need to remember to disable it at night and when going out.