Hinged & Sliding Security Doors

The entrance to your home is one of the most important parts of your property. It is the one element that you and your guests see first upon entry. You can set the tone and ambience of the entire house with the right entrance. Many homeowners even go a step further and invest in their property’s kerb appeal. The entrance is also an important security feature. Investing in security is no longer an option; it is a necessity. Good security is essential for protecting your family and your belongings. One of the best investments you can make if you want to improve the security of your property is in security doors. Security doors are a great home improvement and are certainly among the options to consider whether you are building a new property or renovating an existing one. There are plenty of security doors to choose from too.

Before you can dig deeper into designs, textures, colours, and the finish of the security doors, you have to first select the type of security door that suits your property best. There are two main options to consider: hinged security doors and sliding security doors. To help you make this decision, we are going to review both in this article.

Sliding Screen Doors

Sliding door screens offer a practical solution to add security and protection to wider door openings or situations where there might be insufficient space for the swing required by a hinged door. Commonly used to complement glazed sliding doors, Invisi-Gard security sliding door screens are also popular for providing securable entry points to screened-in outdoor living spaces such as enclosed patios or decks.

Installing security sliding doors ensures a home stays protected when the matching glazed doors are left opened to create an indoor-outdoor environment.

The high visibility of the Invisi-Gard 316 mesh means the security screen doors do not compromise light or views, while allowing natural air movements through the home and protection from insects.

Invisi-Gard sliding door screens are also designed to keep out unwanted intruders of the larger kind, having surpassed testing against stringent Australian Standards to withstand impact and attack by sharp objects. Their triple locking system and robust door hardware have been further proven to withstand jemmy attacks where a lever is used to try and force a door open. Opting for sliding screen doors will deliver excellent security features without compromising on the vision through door openings.

Hinged Door Screens

For single door openings, a hinged door screen is a straightforward way to add home security and protection, enabling external doors to be left open without fear of unwanted intruders. With their standard three-point locking system, and impact and attack resistant 316 mesh, hinged door screens form an effective barrier to keep a home safe.

On the front of a home, a hinged door screen can enhance the overall appearance of the entrance while providing security benefits. Screen doors can be colour-matched and powder coated to blend with the existing frame and style. For wooden front doors, a timber-grain finish can be applied to complement the natural wood behind. To coordinate with the chosen frame finish, hinges and door closers are available in a range of standard powder coated colours. On side or rear building facades, hinged door screens are a practical way to secure entrances to high-use utility areas such as laundry rooms. In these locations a locked security hinged door can allow an exterior door to be left open to promote natural ventilation while, for example, the clothes dryer is in use. In all locations around the home, Invisi-Gard’s hinged security doors allow the full appreciation of natural light, air and views, in the comfort of a protected environment.

Screen Doors for French Doors

French doors are an elegant addition to both renovated and new homes, popular for connecting indoor areas to outdoor terraces as they are great for maintaining light and views. An attractive and effective way to enhance the security of such doors, without impacting on those attributes, is pairing them with high visibility Invisi-Gard French security screen doors. With their exceptionally clear mesh, Invisi-Gard French security screen doors allow the traditional nature of this style of doors to be enjoyed, while providing the security, insect protection and ventilation benefits offered by modern security screening. Installed to open in the opposite direction to the main doors, Invisi-Gard French screen doors can be mounted internally or externally and custom coloured to the finish required. The French screen doors come with a triple locking system and double flush bolt as standard. The doors have been tested to meet and exceed the Australian Standards for security screen doors, providing an effective barrier to all types of unwanted intruders, while allowing continuing appreciation of light, air and views.

Pet Doors & Security

Pet doors are a great idea for the comfort of your pets and the pet owner. But how secure are they?

Once a pet door is installed into any security window or door, including Invisi-Gard, it can no longer be classified as a security product. This is because the opening created for your pet to pass in and out of, exceeds the maximum allowable aperture in the infill material (stainless mesh) nominated under AS1539-2008. It is now classified as a barrier door and the Invisi-Gard 15 year standard warranty still remains for the 316 stainless steel mesh.

Conclusion

Get in touch with the team at Reltona to find out more about what we have to offer when it comes to security window and door screens. We have a range of options available that are designed to provide an exceptional level of protection. All of our screens are put through rigorous performance testing to ensure that you always get the best products. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes from investing in Australian-made products that come with a lifetime warranty.

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