Attach Reinforcement Plate and Strike Plate for Door Lock
The strike plate is actually a bit thicker then my opening so I used my chisel to deepen the opening as well.
The reinforcement plate that goes under the strike plate is a major upgrade versus the lock I was using before. As you saw the only thing my prior deadbolt had was a strike plate and smaller screws. This Schlage Connect lock has the reinforcement plate that goes under the strike place that is anchored by these large reinforcement screws. The standard strike plate gets installed right on top of it.
If you use the extra long reinforcement screws, you can keep the BHMA rating of a grade one. This means that your deadbolt is now connected to the frame of the door which helps secure the entire door.
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