Diamond grille doors have been a common feature in Australian homes for decades, and many of us grew up around them. Their classic, timeless appearance makes them an Australian icon that is instantly recognisable. Yet why is the diamond grille design still popular after so many years? There is more to the answer than simple nostalgia. Diamond grille doors and windows offer a powerful combination of practicality, aesthetics and affordability.
The Gold Coast and Tweed Heads region is notorious for high amounts of insect activity, especially in the summer months. Screens help to keep both insects and intruders out of your home while allowing you to enjoy uninterrupted airflow, natural lighting and clear views of the outdoors. Goldco® Security has been installing security screen and fly screen doors in this region for over 35 years. We have the skills, techniques and in-depth knowledge to protect your home and family with reliable screen door solutions.
Here is the Goldco® Security guide to why this quintessential Australian screen style continues to remain in fashion and the benefits it can bring to your Gold Coast or Tweed Heads home.
What is diamond grille design?
Diamond grille is a design style screen for doors and windows that originated in Australia in the 1970s, becoming a suburban staple. Throughout the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, 7mm diamond grille doors were extremely common in Australian properties, where they provided a higher level of protection than the standard timber fly screen while still keeping pests out.
‘Diamond grille’ refers to a mesh of intersecting bars or wires that forms a grid of diamond-shaped patterns. Used extensively in residential properties throughout Australia, New Zealand and parts of Asia as well as elsewhere in the world, the diamond grill design is as enduring as it is recognisable.
Why the diamond grille screen design is still popular
Diamond grill screens may have a classic, almost vintage look, but there are reasons they have stayed popular in Australia for so long. Some keys factors for their continued appeal include:
Tradition
After its invention, diamond grille soon became the default design screen for suburban homes in Australia, popular in brick veneer projects and Queenslander-style homes. Many of us grew up with diamond grille screen doors and windows in our childhood homes, making them a familiar option and a natural choice when it comes to designing our own homes.
Mass production
Decades ago, Australian manufacturers standardised the design to make diamond grille screen doors affordable and easy to replace. Builders continued to use a design that was clearly familiar to Australians and made from easy to source materials.
Benefits
From durability to affordability to ventilation, diamond grille screen doors have practical advantages.
The benefits of the diamond grille screen design
The main reasons most Australian homeowners invest in the diamond grille screen design include:
Affordability
Diamond grille screen doors are known for being the most affordable entry-level screen style in Australia, offering exceptional value for money. If you need a cost-effective solution for insects and intruders, diamond grille screen doors provide an exceptional amount of value for a price that is comparatively low.
Timeless aesthetic appeal
Diamond grille offers a simple yet distinctive and recognisable design that can match the décor of both old and modern homes. A grille door’s simple but elegant geometric look complements the aesthetics in the rest of your home without overpowering them.
Protection against insects and intruders
The unique pattern design of diamond grille does not just have decorative value: it forms a barrier protecting your home from unwanted intruders of both the human and insect varieties. Built from strong materials that resist bending and cutting, a grille door’s closely spaced diamond patterns also make it harder for people to reach their hands or tools through the gaps.
Effective airflow
Grille doors and windows allow cool fresh air to circulate throughout the summer months while keeping bugs out. This helps cut down on your power bill by reducing your air conditioning and keeps your home naturally comfortable.
High durability with low maintenance
Diamond grille screen door and window designs hold up well against the usual wear and tear while requiring minimal work to maintain.
Goldco® Security’s diamond grille doors and windows
Goldco® Security manufactures and installs reliable diamond grille doors and windows in the Gold Coast and Tweed Heads region. Featuring your choice of colour and mesh, our diamond grille designs are powerfully built with high-strength extruded aluminium frames and quality powder-coated finishes. An optional 3-point safety lock is available to further increase your home’s security.
Goldco® Security has been providing quality manufacturing and reliable installation of security screens and fly screens in the Gold Coast and Tweed Heads region since the 1980s. We offer a range of screen doors for your home or business using Amplimesh© security products, with Australian-made quality you can count on.
To find out more about our diamond designs, call Goldco® Security on (07) 5572 2628 or send us an e-mail.