7 Tips for installing a security door in your home
7 Tips for installing a security door in your home
As professionals, Alfino Door give you some tips so that you can invest your money in the best possible security door for your home.
The security door has become one of the most essential parts of a home, as it not only protects our home from intruders but also enhances the overall look.
Thieves and burglars unfortunately exist and will not hesitate to enter an easily accessible apartment. However, as a homeowner, you need to prepare for such adverse events with the right security measures.
The security door serves the homeowners as an additional layer of protection. If you are planning to invest in such a door, you need to keep a few things in mind. Here are some tips to help you find the best security door for your home.
Analyze your needs first
Before considering investing in a security door, you must first analyze your security needs. Look around your area and determine what kind of security door you will need for your property.
If the crime rate in your area is low, you may want to consider a slightly lower quality door, but you should not compromise on the security of your property at any cost. Remember, the main purpose of installing a security door is security and the door must be accompanied by all the necessary features.
The security door must have a branded lock
The lock is one of the key features of a security door and you should pay more attention to it. Prefer a security door that comes with a branded lock. If you are not an expert in locks and can not verify the quality of security locks, you should rely on the reputation of the manufacturer or supplier.
Our experienced staff can provide you with all the necessary information, so that you can make the best choice for your security door, tailored to your personal needs.
Pay attention to the glass panels and the skylights
Whatever type of security door you choose, make sure the windows or panels do not endanger your safety. The glass panels inside a door should not be close enough to the lock or other key point to allow an intruder to gain access to your apartment.
A thief could simply break the glass and get to unlock the door if the glass is in a bad position. Look for doors with strategically placed windows or choose doors without glass.
Single or double shielding on the security door?
The frame on a security door consists of a metal frame and one or two steel sheets. These steel sheets are the shield of the door. In the first case, the shield is located only on the outside of the door, while inside there is a metal frame to keep the door solid and to act as a counter for the wood paneling.
In the latter case, there is a metal surface both on the outside and inside of the security door. This allows it to be filled with some materials such as rock wool.
These materials provide your home with thermal and sound insulation and although they add a bit to the price of the door, they are clearly a better choice than single shielding.
Laminate, PVC or aluminum security door?
The lining of a security door consists of a sheet of pressed wood, also known as MDF. The security door can have a completely flat surface, but also comes in various designs. At this point, you have to choose whether to coat the MDF sheet with laminate or PVC.
Laminate is a relatively difficult material to process and can not easily take shape. For this reason, it is used when one does not want a design in the lining of his door.
On the other hand, PVC can be more easily adapted to the shape and design of the security door surface. In the first phase, through a machine called a pantograph, the MDF liner takes the desired shape. The PVC is then heated and glued to the liner, adapting its shape to the surface of the liner.
Another technical feature that makes PVC a good choice is its resistance to environmental conditions. Making it so, a choice that will last longer in time.
For an external security door, which is more exposed to the weather, such as an entrance door to an apartment building, there is the option of aluminum cladding.
Of course, in terms of resistance to rain and various environmental conditions, aluminum is the ideal solution. But for apartment interior doors it is unprofitable and not recommended.
Tips for extra security
A very basic part of an apartment front door, which we must not forget to pay attention to, is the well-known eye. It should be placed in the right place so that there is the right field of vision and you can easily understand who your visitor is so that there are no unpleasant surprises.
A small but important addition that should not be missing from any security door is the inner latch. The latch is an additional level of security of your space since even if the would-be robber manages to break your lock, he will have to make a huge effort to break the latch.
The noise that will be caused by the attempt to break the latch and the time that the thief will waste to break it are important deterrents so that he does not continue his effort and your property remains safe.
Among other things, you could put a second lock on your security door. It is an option, which aims to delay any criminal trying to enter your area, to give up his attempt.
Finally, the pin is a pin that locks independently of the lock pins via an electronic circuit. Therefore, even if the lock is broken, your security door remains intact.
Installation by a specialized workshop
Installing a security door is a fairly technical task with many details. Proper installation requires experience, both to achieve the ideal aesthetic result and to make your home as safe as possible.
Therefore, to save money, it would be good not to risk your own and your family’s safety. In any case, security is the primary reason why one chooses a security door.
In case this article did not solve all your questions, do not hesitate to contact Alfinodoor. Together they will discuss your specialized requirements, compare the pros and cons of each option for your case and we will come up with the best option for a security door.
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