Gates, Sheds and Outbuildings: Securing the Rest of the Property

• Sheds and detached garages
• Gates
• One key for everything
• Lost the key to an old padlock?

On larger lots and acreage around Northern Colorado, the house isn’t the only thing worth locking.

§Sheds and detached garages

Many sheds use a cheap hasp held on with short screws. Use carriage bolts through the door and a padlock with a shrouded shackle. For detached garages, a keyed deadbolt on the side door helps.

§Gates

Weatherproof padlocks or keyed gate latches resist Colorado wind and snow. A keypad lock on a gate saves handing out keys.

§One key for everything

Many padlocks and door locks can be keyed alike through rekeying, so one key opens the house, shop and shed. Larger properties may want a master key system.

§Lost the key to an old padlock?

A locksmith can often open it and make a new key through key cutting.

Choice City Locksmith covers Fort Collins, Wellington, Berthoud and Severance.

Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.