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Best keyless lock/knob that is exposed to elements?

ConstantChange

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I'm wanting to change the keyed lock on my shop to a keypad version. I only have a single hole in the door with no deadbolt, so it needs to be the keypad handle/knob.

It seems like the Schlage FE595 models would do the trick, but I'm concerned about how well it would hold up. The door is on the side of my shop and is 100% exposed to the elements. This lock will get tons of direct sunlight, rain, snow, ice, etc...

Does anyone have experience with this lock or know of a better solution?
 
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Bad Habit

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Have it on the door to my garage/shop. Have had about 9 months now, 100+ summers in a lot of direct sunlight, winters with snow and ice, down into the low teens. Very happy with it, very solid and reliable.
 

NUTTSGT

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The keypad on the one at the fire station has gotten covered with ice before and we had to go around and use the front entrance.
 

onewheat

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I have the Schlage on the door at our lake house - direct sun and weather exposure. It is awesome and I want another one or two on the other exterior doors. It has been on for 6 years now, it is used often and still has the original battery in it.
 
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jam022316

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I don't have the Schlage but I have the kwikset. I've had it for close to 10 years no problem. I think you'll probably be fine with whatever you go for.
 

mm8922

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I have the Schlage unit and it works perfectly. Just survived a long winter with no issues whatsoever.
 
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