A commonly used system for UPVC door locks, multipoint locks are now more popular than ever for external use on garages, composite doors, and patio doors.
However, when it comes to purchasing multipoint locking systems for UPVC doors or similar, it's easy for consumers to accidentally buy poorly manufactured or incorrect items that won't match their needs. With so many different types of replacement multipoint door locks on the market, it is essential to know exactly what you're buying in order to ensure a successful finish.
At LockShop Direct, we offer one of the largest ranges of multipoint locks and other door lock types available, where customers can easily filter results to identify the specific product needed.
Our multipoint door locks
As the UK's leading supplier of multipoint locking systems, we strive to offer a wider and higher-quality selection of hardware than our competitors.
Our business works alongside the market's leading brands, including Azbe, Fuhr, KFV and Sobinco, to provide quality products at competitive prices. The LockShop Direct range features backsets between 25mm and 50mm, 0-4 set rollers, and several centre (PZ) sizes. We also offer systems with both square and round faceplate ends, as well as four flat faceplate options at 16mm.
Customers can choose between automatic, fast locking, key wind, or lift lever operating systems when purchasing multipoint locks, ensuring a durable replacement.
Different types of multipoint locks
Multipoint locking systems are made up of multiple locking points (a minimum of three individual locking points) that each engage concurrently using a key, securing your door at multiple points. Using pins, hook bolts and roller cams, this locking mechanism is the go-to choice for external use, reinforcing the door and making forced entry extremely difficult. Both domestic and commercial properties frequently feature some sort of multipoint lock, so understanding the different types is important.
To help you identify your UPVC door lock multipoint system, it is important that you first identify the brand of your lock, followed by the backset and centre measurements. Next, make a note of which type of locking points you already have, and the order they sit in. The centre latch, hooks, deadbolts, and roller cams are all common types of locking points, though most multipoint locks will contain more than one type.
Finish by measuring the distance from each locking point to the centre spindle, as well as measuring the width of the faceplate in millimetres and checking whether it is a flat plate or U-rail.
Buy new and replacement multipoint door locks online today
Using our multipoint measuring guide page, you can accurately identify the correct lock for your replacement locking system. Our wide selection of multipoint locks at LockShop Direct includes brands such as AGB, Avocet and ERA, all of which are available to buy online today. As the home of the most comprehensive selection of door locks, window locks, accessories and security hardware, our shop offers a catalogue of products designed to make protecting your property that much easier.
Whether you have French doors, other types of external doors, or even good old-fashioned wooden doors, we'll have something to suit you. Plus, with next-day delivery available on orders placed before 5pm, you could be replacing your lock in no time at all, for ultimate convenience.
If you need further help with multi-point locks, contact a member of the sales team with your enquiry today, and we'd be more than happy to assist.
FAQs
Where can multipoint locks be used?
Multipoint locks can be used for a wide range of entry points, including:
- External doors – UPVC, timber, aluminium and composite doors.
- Large glass doors – French doors, bi-folders, and sliding patio doors.
- Commercial and safety – Storefront and fire exits.
- Specialised internal – Garage-to-house and server rooms.
How soon can you deliver multipoint locks?
At LockShop Direct, we offer next-day delivery on selected products in the multipoint locking range. To receive your product within that timeframe, you must complete your order by 4pm or 5pm (depending on the item).
In terms of delivery costs, standard shipping becomes free if your order exceeds £60.
What are the benefits of multipoint locks?
Multipoint locks lock a door at three or more points simultaneously (top, middle, and bottom) rather than a single point.
The key benefits of multipoint locks are:
- Maximum security – Spreads the load of a break-in attempt across the entire frame, making the door extremely difficult to kick in or pry open.
- Warp prevention – Constantly pulls tall wooden, composite, or UPVC doors straight, preventing them from bowing or warping over time.
- Weatherproof seal – Forces the door tightly into its weatherstripping, eliminating drafts, boosting energy efficiency, and blocking moisture.
- Insurance discounts – UK home insurance providers often require or offer lower premiums for doors fitted with approved multipoint systems (like PAS 24 or 3-star cylinders).
How do multipoint locks improve home security compared to standard locks?
Multipoint locks improve home security over standard single-point locks in three main ways:
- Spreads the force – Standard locks focus all security on a single deadbolt in the middle of the door. Multipoint locks bolt into the frame at three or more points, distributing the force of an attempted break-in across the entirety of the door.
- Prevents prying and lifting – Intruders cannot pry open the top or bottom corners of the door with a crowbar because those areas are physically locked into the frame. On sliding or French doors, specialised hooks also prevent the doors from being lifted out of their tracks.
- Eliminates vulnerable gaps – By pulling the entire door tightly flush against the frame, it eliminates any gaps or leverage points that burglars use to insert tools to force the lock.