Foot Bolt
A steel pin housed in a door bottom edge or astragal, with a latch mechanism, which can be driven down to project into a reciever socket or hole in the floor or threshold, to better secure the door when closed.Not quite sure what the proper home improvement terms are? Let us help. We have put together a glossory for you to learn a little bit more about Home Improvement Glossary and Terms
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