How Kwikset® Helps Keep Your Clayton Built® Home Safe

Maybe you’ve already found your Clayton Built® home with the spacious kitchen, spa-like master bathroom and countless details that make it just right for you. Or maybe you’re still considering all of the amazing features our homes have to offer before you make your final decision.

Regardless of where you are in your homebuying journey, the Clayton Built® team knows you care about the materials used to build your new home. We also know you care about keeping your new investment safe.

That’s why we're excited to announce Clayton has partnered with Kwikset®, the leading manufacturer of residential locks in the United States, for your home’s door hardware needs. Since 1946, Kwikset® has been committed to offering homeowners trusted products that combine security, technology, style and durability.

What does this mean for you?

When you choose Clayton Built®, you’re choosing a home that’s been built with you in mind. From the walls and floors to appliances and energy efficient features, we use quality products from brands you know throughout your new home. It all comes together on a foundation of strength and innovation you can trust to last you a lifetime.

This commitment is why the Clayton Built® team is always looking for partnerships and brands that will add to your home’s style and quality, inside and out. We want to you have the home of your dreams, with features and options that make your life easier.

What makes Kwikset® unique?

Now, let’s get into some of the details. One of the things that really sets Kwikset® apart is its patented SmartKey Security™ technology. You’ll have peace of mind when it comes to the security of your new home, knowing Kwikset®’s patented SmartKey Security™ protects against advanced break-in techniques.

Another great benefit of this technology is being able to conveniently re-key your lock yourself. Say your child loses their house key or you want to change your lock. Instead of having to contact a locksmith, you can use your convenient SmartKey tool to re-key your lock yourself in seconds, saving you time and money.

Looking for even more ways to keep your home and family safe? Kwikset® also features door hardware options with Microban® antimicrobial technology, for an added layer of protection built right in.

How does it work? Antimicrobial technology is a solution that helps prevent the growth of microbes, such as bacteria, mold and mildew, on surfaces. The antimicrobial coating lasts for the lifetime of your hardware finish so you can worry less and feel more secure in your home. Best of all, this technology eliminates the need to clean frequently touched door hardware in your home.

Those are some of the key features of Kwikset products, along with a lifetime limited mechanical and finish warranty, that will make your life a little easier and give you less to worry about. And when it comes to design, whether you prefer a touch of contemporary or something a little more traditional, Kwikset® offers leading styles and aesthetics so Clayton’s team of designers have a variety of options to choose from that will complement the look of your new home.

More security for your home without having to sacrifice style? Now that’s something we can all get behind, And, first and foremost, it’s just one more way we’re always thinking of our homebuyers and how they live their lives in our homes.

Want to see even more of the amazing features that come standard in Clayton Built® homes? From gorgeous kitchen islands to luxurious bathtubs to built-in storage, explore options you’re sure to love, all from the comfort of your couch with our Interactive Floor Plan.