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What is a surface mounted deadbolt and is it a good option when I can't modify the door frame?

A surface mounted deadbolt — sometimes called a rim deadbolt — mounts directly onto the door's interior face and strikes into a box-keeper on the frame, making it a practical solution when mortising isn't an option or when you need a quick-to-install secondary lock. They work well as auxiliary locks on apartment doors, rental units, and older doors in Tempe properties where the frame isn't built for a standard mortise or bore. For proper sizing, alignment, and installation, call Sundial Locksmith at (480) 525-7778 rather than guessing — a surface mount installed wrong offers little real protection.

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