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Hardware Forensic

Lock Security Visualizer

Slide the lens to compare your current lock against an upgraded install. Most break-ins defeat cheap builder-grade hardware — pick a tier below to see exactly what changes.

High-security Grade 1 deadbolt
Grade 1 · High-Security

Premium Grade 1 smart deadbolt — hardened steel bolt, anti-drill plate, keypad + app control. Built to resist forced entry.

Standard residential deadbolt
Your Current Lock

Corroded, worn builder-grade knob — soft pins, no drill resistance, easy pick for a bump key.

Grade Comparison

Choose a security tier

Tap a tier — the image updates to show that grade of hardware next to a worn lock.

Upgrade Path

From vulnerable to fortress

Grade 1

Commercial-grade. Hardened steel pins, anti-drill plates, reinforced bolt with 1" throw. Resists bumping, picking, and forced entry.

  • Hardened steel pins
  • Anti-drill plates
  • 1-inch bolt throw
  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 rated

Grade 2

Solid residential security. Good for most homes — durable and reliable, but lacks the hardened internals of Grade 1.

  • Solid brass cylinder
  • Standard bolt throw
  • Pick resistant
  • Good for homes

Grade 3

Cheap, weathered hardware common in new construction. Soft brass pins, no drill resistance — vulnerable to bump keys.

  • Soft brass pins
  • No drill resistance
  • Vulnerable to bump keys
  • Should be upgraded