Our Simple Guide to Choosing Security Screen Doors

Security screen doors are a great way to make your home safer. Because they let air in, they are also particularly beneficial in summer, allowing you to stay safe in your home without blocking the air.

The guide below will help you assess all the factors involved in choosing a safety fly screen so that you can make the right choice with confidence.

What Are Your Security Needs?

When reading the information in this article, do not overlook your real security needs. Do you live in a safe, well-maintained community and already have a good security system installed? Or is your home in a more disturbed area where break-ins and petty crimes are common occurrences? Keep these questions in mind as you consider the different options available.

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Don’t let standards fall

Make sure the security screen you are considering conforms to the Australian Standard – otherwise it is a security door in name only. Any reputable supplier or manufacturer will happily provide you with this information.

Steel or aluminum?

The best security screen doors will have either a stainless steel or aluminum frame. Industry experts agree that steel frames offer the best protection overall, although aluminum is still a good low-cost option.

What’s in the frame?

The material of the ‘screen’, known as infill, can be made from a variety of materials: steel bars, an aluminum grille, structural grade aluminum perforated sheets or stainless steel mesh.

These are all good choices for protection, except for the aluminum grille, which is really just a flyscreen. Steel bars – or a decorative steel pattern – can provide good protection, but it won’t keep insects out if it’s not mesh. Overall the best choices are stainless steel mesh or aluminum perforated sheets. Steel mesh is a premium option, keeping out intruders and mosquitoes, but not the wind. Aluminum perforated mesh is a more economical product and provides similar protection to steel mesh.

Hinges

The door must have at least three hinges and must have hinge pins that cannot be removed. The bigger the pin, the better. Ideally, the hinges should be pressed in or there should be a hinge fit between the door and frame that does not allow any access.

Know the cost

It is important to know the potential costs associated with different types of doors. In the safe zone you may be able to save money and still relax easily; Peace of mind in a bad neighborhood may come at an extra cost.

Opt for custom design

Security doors should almost always be custom-made. This will ensure that they meet stringent installation standards and provide complete protection.

For more information about security screen doors sand custom designs, contact us online or call Knight Blinds and Security on (08) 9471 1333 today.