If you’re looking to improve the security of your home. you might not be sure where to start. There are a few different options, but in our opinion there is no better place to start than your doors. Mainly, because they are the area most people forget about. You might be diligent in upgrading your window locks or even adding security grilles, but the door is often left with just a lock, leaving them vulnerable. But what’s the best way to improve the security of your doors? Well, by installing security doors!
What Are Security Doors?
Security doors are essentially any door that’s been engineered to make them more secure. They’re made of more durable materials that can provide high levels of protection and stop anyone from gaining unwanted access. They can also be a great barrier against adverse weather, fire and smoke.
What Makes Security Doors Better?
Despite just how obvious they are, front doors are the first port of call for a burglar. The standard issue locks they come fitted with rarely stand a chance against a burglars tools, and if all else fails they can be broken by force. Security doors on the other hand have been designed with this in mind, so that they can stand up to even the most robust burglars tools. All of which means that they’re a much tougher not to crack. A few of the big benefits of security doors include:
Impenetrable: Most security doors will be made of steel or a similar material, which makes them incredibly strong. Too strong for even a battering ram to get through. This acts as a visual deterrent, stopping burglars from even thinking about targeting them. Even the accessories that come with security doors are strong and resilient – including their frames, which are much stronger than the wooden, PVC or fibreglass frames a standard door would come with.
Durable: Steel doors are built to last. And we mean to last a lifetime. They have consistently outperformed wooden, composite and any other kind of door. Because while these may seem sturdy to begin with, they can’t weather extreme temperatures, and they often rot from the inside after a while. So while they look strong from the outside, they are compromised on the inside. Steel doesn’t weaken.
Locking system: The locking system is where steel doors can really shine. Steel doors often come equipped with multiple locks that have all been looped into a single locking system. So with one turn of a key you can set with locks in place – making them much more secure than a standard door. On top of that, the keys are almost impossible to duplicate so even if a burglar were to try and break in, your security systems would alert, you before they got too far.
Customised Fit: Most types of standard doors are more interested in, the aesthetics than security. Which means they’re only available in a small range of sizes. If you happen to have a door or frame that isn’t a standard size, you’re going to struggle. Security doors on the other hand are completely custom made to suit your size, style and design requirements. Being able to customise your doors increases their compatibility with your space, which means they can be installed for greater securely.
So while adding other security measures like grilles or gates will improve things, upgrading your doors will provide much more of a solid 201. If you’d like to know more about security doors or their installation, just get in touch with the team today.
