We all want to make sure our homes are as safe and secure as possible. It’s not because of the money and belongings in our house — it’s for the lives of our loved ones that we want to protect.
According to Budget Direct, Australia has the 7th highest rate of burglaries globally. 4.3% of Australian households experienced at least one break-in (or attempted) during the last 12 months. Having a safe and robust security screen door can prevent a break-in and make it harder for a burglar to break into your property.
Quality screens are designed to withstand tremendous force by absorbing and dispersing impact which prevents the screen from being pulled out of its frame. They’re harder to cut, keeping out all unwelcome guests, from burglars to bugs. If you’re shopping for a security screen, here are a few things you’ll want to check before you make your purchase.
Make sure the security screen door meets Australian safety standards
Checking Australian Standards may not be the first thing you look for when choosing a security screen, but it’s more important than you think. According to Standards Australia, purchasing a product that meets its standards and guidelines ensures the quality and consistency of products and services, and gives businesses and consumers peace of mind.
We test our SupaScreen Security Mesh and Amplimesh® IntrudaGuard® Security Mesh so that they meet and exceed the Australian Standard AS5039-2008. We are regularly audited by the National Security Screen Association to ensure that our products comply with all the relevant standards.
Check that it’s built using the highest quality material
If you’re purchasing a mesh screen door, like our SupaScreen security screen doors, you’ll want them to be highly resistant to forced entry and have a strong mesh so intruders can’t easily break through. We make our security mesh doors from marine grade stainless steel mesh.
The other thing to consider is how the door is assembled. As long as the door you purchase meets Australian standards, it will be safe. We build our Amplimesh SupaScreen® security screen doors using a unique patented pressure process. This means, there’s no need for screws, rivets, pins or snap-ins to retain the mesh panel. It also ensures that no dissimilar metal surfaces come into contact with each other, avoiding the possibility of corrosion.
We assemble our Amplimesh® IntrudaGuard® security doors and windows using a unique connecting process that removes the need for any unattractive fixings. An all-aluminium framing system also prevents any corrosion, increasing the life of your screens.
Consider the type of lock on your door
It’s pretty standard for houses to have two barriers between the outside and inside: a screen door or a security screen, and then a wooden door. There are only so many locks you can add to a standard door to try and prevent someone from breaking in.
If your door only has a single lock on it, it’s just a ‘safety door’ that an intruder can quickly push their way through. On the other hand, many security screens come with a multi-point locking system, making it much harder for any intruders to gain entry. Both our Amplimesh SupaScreen® and IntrudaGuard® security doors come standard with a three-point locking mechanism, which is incredibly easy for homeowners to operate with a single key.
Make sure it doesn’t affect your aesthetics
Some security screen options can seriously affect your view. When you’re shopping around for a security screen, you’ll want to ensure that your beautiful views out of your home are maintained. Our Supascreen® security doors are made out of high tensile 316 marine grade stainless steel, woven into a fine mesh. It gives you a clear, unobstructed 156-degree angle view. Our IntrudaGuard® security doors, on the other hand, are made with perforated aluminium, also giving you a fantastic angle view of 125-degrees.
You’ll also want to ensure that the doors look great from the outside of your home. Most door frames come in various colour and finish options to be matched to your door frame, to maintain your home’s curb appeal.
Choose Goldco for your security screen installation
If you’re choosing between a few different types of security screens, Goldco is the way to go. We manufacture and install both SupaScreen® and IntrudaGuard® Security Mesh screens right here on the Gold Coast. Our screens tick all the right boxes:
- They’re Australian made and meet the highest Australian standards
- They’re built using the highest quality material
- They have a three-point locking system
- They offer clear and unobstructed views out of your house
As a bonus, we also offer a range of customisation options and accessories so that you can tailor your security screen to your needs. These include options like adding a pet door, or a wood grain finish to the frames. Goldco’s screens are the best choice for keeping your family safe and secure. So what are you waiting for? Get in touch with the team at Goldco today.
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