additional lock for sliding glass door with door on outside track, Pella.

Home Owner from Puyallup, WA

Jul 12, 2014 4:13 pm

Just purchased a house and noted that the sliding glass door was on the outside track. Have been told that Pella doors are made this way. Would like to install and additional lock . Where and how do you do this.

5 Replies

Paul from SWISCO

Jul 14, 2014 1:38 pm

I recommend you install something like our 80-027 or 80-029. Check them out and see what you think.

Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Jul 14, 2014 1:39 pm

Personally, I like to use the 80-006 Patio door Security bar. It has a special metal "L" bracket that you would use when installing it on an exterior sliding door.

Home Owner from Florida

Oct 29, 2020 4:55 pm

This might work for me. I have 3 sliding doors that are 9 feet tall. And 12 feet wide. The two outside doors have regular locks, handles.the middle is just a glass door. All 3 move. I don't think it's secure at all. I replaces the handles/locks and I can see how ridiculously insecure they are.

I am unwilling to drill into any of the sliding doors. Disaster awaits. Does this require drilling a hole in the glass slider? I think it does. What do do?

Any suggestions?.

Bob from SWISCO

Nov 3, 2020 9:45 am

Hello there. See the guide below that details how to install the 80-006. Let me know if you have further questions.

Guide: How to install the 80-006 sliding glass door security bar