Increased Protection with Steel Security Doors
PVC and wooden doors are simply not strong enough if you require a high level of security from a door. Police annual statistics have indicated that burglars more often than most gain access into houses via front main entrance door. So in order to improve the security around the home it seems logical to upgrade the existing doors. Steel security doors are becoming increasingly popular these days. Many homeowners want to feel safe in their own home therefore security is paramount.
With steel based doors you can rest assured that you have provided the best security for the entrance doors to your home.
Steel doors are manufactured with a steel tubular inner frame. Steel sheet is overlaid onto the frame to form the basis of the security door. Depending on the manufacturer the door facing can be welded or the edges folded. All of the steel components are hot dipped galvanised to ward off corrosion. This is very important if the door is exposed to the elements.
Exterior metal doors come in a variety of finishes. The basic version is the smooth flat face suitable for a shop or commercial building. For the home there is a bigger choice to choose from. Doors are available with the outer face stamped with an imitation wood grain design and can painted with a solid color. If your preference is for a traditional image such as the look and feel of wood, some suppliers will provide a steel based door covered with wood veneer in a number of different species.
For added security make sure your door is fitted with a steel frame. With that traditional wooden door and frame quite often the frame is the weakest component.
These doors are quite heavy (about 50kg) if compared to the standard wooden or PVC doors. It’s important therefore that the structural opening is strong enough to withstand the weight of the door especially when swinging or if slammed.
Additionally, a steel door of this type must have an adequate locking system. The most effective type is a multipoint locking system. When this locking system is engaged the door is secured in the frame at multiple points around the frame usually up to six positions including the top and bottom of the door.
A burglar faced with the challenge to force open a steel type door may think twice and leave without trying.
These doors may be a bit more expensive but in the long run they will provide you with peace of mind.
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