When adding a new front or back door to your home or commercial property, the level of security it can offer should be your primary concern, regardless of how safe you feel your location is.
Making the right decision with this in mind can be difficult as there are so many external door options available.
To help you make the right choice of door installation, as well as boost the long-term security of your property, Sure4Doors have collated some advice about the products available.
Most external doors with a standard locking system will seem like a secure option for many homeowners. However, the term ‘security door’ only refers to a door that meets specific criteria, with them earning British Standard (BS) Kitemark PAS 24-1 classification.
The criteria also includes:
For entrance doors, you should also check that your chosen door design includes five-lever mortise locks that extend into the walls around the door and can only be opened with keys. Design features like these make it much harder for potential intruders to break through your door to reach the internal handle.
The best way to ensure that your front or back door offers high security for your property is to check that it meets the criteria mentioned above. However, you can still make plenty of design choices that allow you to use a door material matching your property’s aesthetic. Security doors are commonly crafted from options including timber, uPVC and composite materials.
At Sure4Doors, we offer composite and uPVC door options sourced from our trusted door suppliers. Both of these options provide a range of benefits, including excellent levels of security. If you’re struggling to decide which type of door is best for you, read our blog post comparing the two options.
Whilst most property owners will probably choose one of the common types of security doors listed above, it’s possible that you’re interested in more alternative options. If that’s the case, then here are two more types of doors that could help you feel more secure inside your property:
There are several minor decisions you can make to improve the overall security of your door. One of the best ways to boost the security of your property is to choose a door design that features any of the following:
You should also check the specific type of lock in the door designs you’re interested in and ask your door supplier whether there’s the option available to add toughened glass.
Once you’ve chosen an option that positively impacts your property’s security, door fitting experts will add the product to your property. After this process is complete, there are several steps you can take with the usage of your home or commercial property that will boost these benefits further.
It may seem obvious, but it’s worth checking that you always lock your door, even when you’re inside your property. If you’re concerned for your safety, it may also be worth choosing a windowless door design and ensuring that your letterbox is secure, as intruders tend to use weaknesses in these areas to gain access to a property.
There isn’t a straightforward answer to this question, as uPVC and composite door prices depend on the materials and door frames used and any additional design elements that are added.
If you’re interested in a front or back door for your property and are based in Berkshire, Hampshire or Surrey, please call Sure4Doors today.
Our experts can help you explore the front door options available to you and provide free quotes to help you make the best decision for your property before our team deals with the supply and installation for your chosen products.
