What is The Most Secure Front Door For Your Home?
When considering your home’s security, your front door is perhaps the most important aspect to think about. It’s the most common access point for burglars, especially if you have poor locks or weak materials. As a way to deter burglars, you can improve the security of your front door.
Here’s how to ensure your front door is secure.
Material
One thing to consider is what your door is made from. If you are willing to change your front door completely and get a new one, it can really maximise your security. Here are the best materials to choose from.
uPVC
uPVC doors were first introduced in the 1980s and became popular due to being low maintenance. However, some older doors are made from cheap uPVC and are not the same as quality uPVC doors you can get today. If your front door is quite old, it may be time to consider a replacement. Typically, any issues that people have with uPVC have to do with the lock fitted to it. Older, cheaper doors use a substandard cylinder lock that is easily snapped. A uPVC door cannot support a lock fitted to the door anywhere besides where it’s designed and pre-made to go. Modern-day uPVC doors have addressed these security issues and are now a great choice as a front door.
Wood
Timber doors are solid and sturdy as well as stylish, making them one of the best choices. If you are choosing a wooden door, it needs to be a heavy, solid hardwood door of at least 44mm thickness. The strength of these doors is based on the lock and the frame, as you can still break down a wooden door if it is in a flimsy frame or with a poor-quality lock. Most insurance companies prefer a five-lever mortice in combination with a solid frame that makes it hard to break into. On the downside, timber doors need more regular maintenance to retain their integrity.
Composite
As an alternative to other singular material doors that carry flaws, composite doors were designed to have great security features. These doors usually use a reinforced steel door frame and a solid hardwood internal frame. The surface of the door is made from glass-reinforced plastic which is very sturdy and it is the combination of these materials that makes composite doors particularly secure.
At Campbell & McGovern, we offer quality locks for wooden and uPVC doors to make your home more secure. Whether you’re looking for aluminium locks for your conservatory doors or patio doors, we’re here to help. We can make sure your home is secure. Get in touch today.
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