RandyLittrell 3,877 #1 Posted January 9 I am getting a new shed at home this week and am interested in putting a keyless entry deadbolt on it. Does anyone have a recommendation for one that will stand up to the weather? I see some online that say IP54 which is just splash/dust resistant, not really water proof. Thanks, Randy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,320 #2 Posted January 9 You may consider a removable rubber flap to cover the deadbolt keypad. Is this on a side door?? A storm door helps greatly - and allows you to use a screen in the summer...... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,557 #3 Posted January 9 Not a fan... I volunteer at a place that has 5 of them. Between batteries, ice, code defaults etc. I would suggest a regular key deadbolt. Manual lock box if you want to make sure key is always available... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,877 #4 Posted January 9 5 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Not a fan... I volunteer at a place that has 5 of them. Between batteries, ice, code defaults etc. I would suggest a regular key deadbolt. Manual lock box if you want to make sure key is always available... Thanks, I have no experience with them, but want my shed locked all the time and thought that would be the easiest way for all of us to be able to get in without carrying another key in our pocket. Maybe I can get a new deabolt keyed like my other locks. Randy 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,320 #5 Posted January 9 10 minutes ago, RandyLittrell said: Maybe I can get a new deabolt keyed like my other locks. I recall seeing just that a while back at Home Cheapo - an entrance set and deadbolt keyed alike, Now, if you want them keyed to something you already have - consult a Locksmith. My son is one, but does not deal with residential work anymore.... I have 2 properties - and a "Master" key that opens all the doors and the garages. Had to upgrade to 6 pin tumblers from 5 - the Master tumbler is the 6th one.... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,228 #6 Posted January 10 5 hours ago, RandyLittrell said: Maybe I can get a new deabolt keyed like my other locks. I agree with @SylvanLakeWH when it comes to keyless entry deadbolts,they are great until they fail and then you will wish you never saw one! If the deadbolt on your new shed is the same brand as the ones on your house you could remove it and take it to a locksmith. If you need to buy a new deadbolt from Home Depot or Lowes they will rekey it to your key at no additional charge. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,877 #7 Posted January 10 3 hours ago, 953 nut said: I agree with @SylvanLakeWH when it comes to keyless entry deadbolts,they are great until they fail and then you will wish you never saw one! If the deadbolt on your new shed is the same brand as the ones on your house you could remove it and take it to a locksmith. If you need to buy a new deadbolt from Home Depot or Lowes they will rekey it to your key at no additional charge. It just has the traditional shed handle and we have too much theft that goes on to take a chance. I am going to insulate and have tools in it, so I don't want to chance it. I just had in my mind if it was a code, I wouldn't have to carry another key on my keychain. I have a locksmith that does work for us, I will find out what I need to do to get a new deadbolt matched up. Thanks for all the help guys, you never let me down!!! Randy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,225 #8 Posted January 10 (edited) 11 hours ago, RandyLittrell said: It just has the traditional shed handle and we have too much theft that goes on to take a chance. I am going to insulate and have tools in it, so I don't want to chance it. I just had in my mind if it was a code, I wouldn't have to carry another key on my keychain. I have a locksmith that does work for us, I will find out what I need to do to get a new deadbolt matched up. Thanks for all the help guys, you never let me down!!! Randy While you are browsing and shopping, you might want to consider some of the newer models that use a fingerprint sensor. They typically have a keypad and physical keys as backup. Edited January 10 by Handy Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwalshy 229 #9 Posted January 10 This doesn't require batteries. I'm sure there are plenty more out there just like it. Keyless Entry Door Deadbolt 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,877 #10 Posted January 11 20 hours ago, kwalshy said: This doesn't require batteries. I'm sure there are plenty more out there just like it. Keyless Entry Door Deadbolt Thank you! I hadn't seen that option!! Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,458 #11 Posted January 11 We vacation at the Outer Banks in North Carolina frequently. The company that handles the rentals is Village Realty. They have equipt all of their rentals with keyless entry systems. Being on the ocean, these houses are subject to relentless weather, salt air, heat, and at times freezing, not to mention renters. Not only are they reliable, but they can be remotely updated to change the entry code before each new renter. You may want to call Village Realty and see if someone in management can offer you any information on their equipment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
