During summers, it becomes increasingly difficult to leave your doors closed as it makes the temperature inside the house hot and humid. E...
During summers, it becomes increasingly difficult to leave your doors closed as it makes the temperature inside the house hot and humid. Even if you want to keep your doors open and allow fresh air to pass, the fear of strangers walking or sneaking in to your property becomes a huge threat. If you are looking for an improved home security along with a cool breeze comforting your inner space, security doors are a viable option. They are quite popular in Australia. Not only they do they prevent the entry of strangers but also insects but also restrict the insects to enter into the premise by offering a better coverage.
What Kind of Doors Are You Looking For?
If you happen to live in an area or neighbourhood which is famous for break ins and have had lots of such cases of house breaching, then you should opt for steel door with a steel grille.
While, just providing the outsiders with an illusion of security and at the same time preventing the entry of insects you may go for the strong doors. Lastly, if you simply wish to prevent insects’ entry into the house, a cheap and durable security door works the best.
What Kind of Material to Be Used?
For the Frames:
For the frames you may opt for steel or aluminium. Steel doors are one of the best options available in the market. If installed and constructed properly, they are the most effective security doors available. Aluminium is a better option as compared to steel. They are much more effective in resisting corrosion than steel. The frame of the door should have a deep receiver channel for the grille to fit in perfectly. This prevents the edge to be pushed out of the frame easily.
For the infills
Infills are made of steel, aluminium grille, structural grade aluminium or stainless steel mesh. Steel bars and grilles are one of the best secured options available for infills. Aluminium Grilles appear a little fancier than fly screens. They appear to be as secure as steel bars. Stainless Steel Mesh Doors are made of aluminium and steel frames. They do not obstruct the outside view of the house as it looks like a fly screen.
Security doors come in a wide range of budget. They start costing approximately $250 but these doors are made up of poor-quality steel frames which are thin and may not last long. Good frames can cost anywhere beginning from $650 and thus are quite expensive.
One of the most expensive materials available is stainless steel. They cost anywhere around $800 and some well known companies may also charge extra as their profit margin.
Who is the manufacturer?
The person from whom you are buying the security doors plays an important role in the later stages. While buying these doors, you should be aware of the fact that the person is a trustworthy one. Buying these doors from well known manufacturer might be beneficial as you can get them repaired or exchanged in case of any problem. Buying them from local vendors may not be a good option as they will not be helpful in dealing with customer complaints.
Thus, these were the few tips one should consider before buying a security door. Security doors not only protect but also add value to your home. They are also effective in increasing the curb appeal as they come in a wide variety of styles and designs. So, let your home breath security, safety and beauty by installing the best security doors.
