When most people think of security for their home, they immediately think alarm systems, fences or possibly even getting a big guard dog. An easily overlooked, yet extremely effective, way to deter a burglar from entering your home is to install security doors. Most thieves will seek out an easy target, so by making the point of entry more difficult to get past, you diminish the odds of a successful burglary.
Are you thinking of getting security doors for your home or business? Here are the top 5 reasons why you should install security doors.
Distinctly more durable than standard doors
Security doors are more durable and robust than regular doors and are usually constructed from steel or aluminium. These materials offer greater strength and have additional benefits which go beyond making your house harder to break into.
A regular door will show signs of wear and might not stand up to the elements over time. However, a high-quality security door is extremely durable and can last as long as your house does. If painted, it may need a fresh coat after extended periods of time, but it certainly won’t show signs of weathering and deterioration to the degree that a standard door might.
Enhance safety and maximise style
By no means does this imply that you are limited on the appearance of a security door or forced to settle for an ugly metal slab that screams industrial strength! These days, security doors come in a variety of designs, sizes and colours to suit any style home. This means your house can be extra secure, without sacrificing curb appeal.
Security doors are available in an assortment of options, including hinged, decorative, stackable, bi-fold, sliding or French. There are also a range of security screens and window film on offer. For homeowners with non-standard door sizes or shapes, security doors and windows can be custom manufactured for any size and fit.
Add value to your home
Along with matching the aesthetics of your home, a security door can increase the value of your house. By investing in your home’s security and appearance, you won’t need to replace your doors for the lifetime of the house, which makes your home more appealing to potential buyers.
This is especially true if yours is a neighbourhood where break-ins are more common. People will certainly be drawn to buying a house they feel safer in.
Secure the property
When considering security doors, it is common to assume that the front door is the only entry point requiring reinforcement. If, however, you have a back porch or patio enclosure, it is recommended that you also install a single or double security door at this entry point.
Burglars don’t always target your front door and will look for vulnerabilities and other entrance possibilities like a slightly ajar window. Make it harder to get in at secondary entrances by installing a mesh or a quality safety screen and you’ll make it more difficult for them to get into your house at every entry point.
Improve privacy with patio enclosures
Installing a security door on your back porch or patio enclosure allows you the added benefits of increased privacy, pest and insect control, climate control, along with the peace of mind that comes with knowing your house is protected front, back, and from all angles.
Not all security doors have to be solid either, there are a variety of security door types to choose from which will best suit the context and function of the various spaces around your home.
Quality security doors
When choosing a security door, especially for an outdoor patio enclosure or other easy access-point, it is important to get a door that will hold up in an attempted burglary.
For maximum security, make sure the door you are choosing has been tested to withstand at least five different types of break-ins, for example: knife shear, jimmy test, pull test, probe resistant, and dynamic impact. This will protect your house from the most commonly used break-in methods. Crimsafe security products put a lot of emphasis on quality control with strength that surpasses the Australian standards and long product warranties.
The door may be the easiest point of entry, but picking the lock is one of the most popular ways to get into the house. To prevent the lock to your house from being picked (security door or not), it is best to make sure that you have the strongest lock available.
As you can see from this article, there are several reasons why installing a security door makes sense. Ultimately, it is an investment that keeps rewarding you with security and peace of mind.
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