Different Types of Security Doors and Screens
What is a Security Door?
Security doors are built with an added layer of protection against intruders, giving you peace of mind throughout the year.
As per Australian safety standards (AS5039 and AS5041), security doors go through a range of tests before they go onto the market. They must pass the following tests to be safe for customers all over Australia:
- Dynamic Impact Test: This test ensures that your door can withstand heavy force and impact
- Knife Shear Test: This tests the door’s mesh’s ability to resist cutting or slashing by an intruder or burglar
- Anti-Jemmy Test: This checks how well the door can hold up against forced entry attempts such as crowbars, levering or prying
- Pull, Probe and Shear Tests: Evaluates how your door responds to tampering and pulling
To be classed as a safe and compliant security door, it must include a reinforced frame made out of aluminium or heavy-duty steel, a triple locking mechanism and be professionally secured and installed. Our technicians also recommend adding tamper-resistant hinges for that added layer of protection against intruders and thieves.
Types of Security Doors We Install
At Moreton Bay Security Solutions, we know that every home and business is different. We supply and install a wide range of security doors to suit your specific needs, aesthetic and budgets:
SupaScreen Stainless Steel Security Doors
Amplimesh’s flagship SupaScreen security screens are industry-leading. They combine high tensile 3216 marine stainless steel with a pressure-fit mesh retaining system to protect your home from criminals, insects and pests. These screens have a 156-degree angle of view, as well as a 3-point locking mechanism, allowing for optimal airflow and security.
IntradaGuard Aluminium Screen Doors
IntrudaGuard uses laser-cut 50523 Marine Grade Aluminium Alloy to create a smooth but strong security screen on a budget. These security screens exceed the Australian standard for knife shear, jemmy test, and dynamic impact to ensure they are up to the job to protect your home.
Diamond Grille Security Flyscreen Doors
Diamond grille security screens are not as strong or effective as IntrudaGuard and SupaScreen however, they offer one thing the others don't clear deterrent from a distance. The larger bars on a diamond grille act as a very clear deterrent to criminals from a distance. They are also alot cheaper than the other security screens and can be paired with a flyscreen to create a better barrier for smaller insects.
What is a Security Screen?
While security screens look like security doors, they haven’t been through the same level of testing that the doors have. A security screen is a mesh screen made up of strong, high-tensile steel and is designed to provide security while maintaining airflow, visibility and style.
Security screens are an affordable and popular choice across Moreton Bay and Australia and their main key features are:
- Strong mesh construction
- Aesthetic appeal
- Ventilation
- A variety of different applications, like windows, sliding doors and pet doors
Types of Security Screens We Install
Aluminium Security Screens
Lightweight and durable, aluminium security screens are a great choice for windows and sliding doors. They’re cost-effective and can be coloured to match your home’s style.
Stainless Steel Security Screens
Our stainless steel screens are built to last. Made out of high-tensile marine-grade mesh, these screens provide excellent protection against intruders and insects.
Diamond Grille Security Screens
Diamond Grille security doors are made out of lightweight aluminium and are an affordable choice for many homeowners around Australia. However, while they were the best of the best in the 90’s, Diamond Grille screens are quite outdated. Their lightweight aluminium frame can be easily kicked by intruders and the large criss-cross pattern is an eyesore, dating your property. There is a positive though - the diamond pattern creates a clear deterrent from a distance, discouraging burglars and intruders from trying to enter your home. They can also be paired with strong flyscreens and triple locking technology to give them that extra level of safety.
So What’s The Difference Between A Security Door and A Security Screen?
While the terms are often interchangeable, the fundamental difference lies in their application and locking mechanisms. A security door is a tested, lockable that is used to protect your home or business against intruders. They are usually installed in entrances like front doors, sliding doors and hinged doors and must have a triple locking mechanism for the best protection.
Security screens on the other hand while they can be installed in a doorway, they are also effective when installed in a window. Security screens not only protect your home or business from intruders, they also help with child safety, insect control and create a strong visual deterrent.