Can double deadbolts be unscrewed easily from inside of house?
A. 1. Medeco double deadbolts: You assemble the deadbolt and bolt the cylinders together using two large hex screws. Then there is a metal faceplate that fits over the screws. The faceplate is held in place by a small metal snap ring that keeps it in place. To remove the faceplate, the tiny snap ring must be removed carefully with a small knife and some patience. After the plate is removed the two hex bolts are exposed. 2. Abloy double deadbolts: You assemble the deadbolt with two bolts that hold the cylinders together. Once the installation is done, there is a metal snap face that covers the screws. It’s difficult to remove but it is possible. Most likely the faceplate will be damaged upon removing it. Bay Area Locks does sell replacement faceplates if you are planning on moving the lock(s) to another location and need to remove the faceplates. There are photos of the snap on faceplate on the website. In both cases, however, the manufacturers include two ball bearings that can be tapp
