Your home is only as safe as the doors and windows you choose to protect it with. Top quality security door and window screens don’t come cheap, but are an investment worth making; they’ll give you peace of mind against unwanted intruders, and will stand up to our tough climatic conditions without rusting or corroding. The first step is to work out which door and window openings in your home pose a security risk, and then do your research to find out which styles best suit your needs.

What Are The Main Choices?

According to BTH Security Doors and Screens, a leading provider of security door and window screens, the main options are:

• Stainless steel mesh – these lightweight, hi-tech screens offer supreme protection against intruders, and allow you to enjoy the view at the same time
• Aluminium doors and windows – don’t offer the same level of protection as stainless steel mesh, but are effective at keeping out creepy crawlies, and maximising light and air flow
  
• Cast panel doors – provide good security, particularly when combined with stainless steel mesh screens. They have a classic style that suits traditional homes, and can be powder coated in a range of colours to suit your external colour scheme.
  

Points To Consider

Good quality security doors and windows are a costly outlay and, if you make the right choice, will be with you for years. Keep the following points in mind when you hit the shops:

• Understand the difference between security screen doors, which offer protection against intruders, and fly screen doors, which will only keep out creepy crawlies
• Work out what level of security you need
• Look for designs that meet or exceed Australian standards
• Remember that with security doors, the lock is just as important as the door itself
• Ensure you have a perfect fit that leaves no gaps around the doors and windows
• Choose a design that will stand up to extreme weather conditions – it should be resistant to rust and corrosion
• If you want the doors and windows to harmonise with your home’s façade, choose a powder coated or anodized finish