thisplace.com.au - Security Door Buying Guide

Thinking of buying a security door?

Remember to:

check that the door carries the Australian Standard symbol
make sure that the door can be locked from both sides
be prepared to pay more for a good quality door - it will be worth it in the long run
watch out for manufacturers whose doors come with statements such as all our doors pass the grille requirements for the Australian Standard - this might mean that other components of the door do not pass the necessary tests and you might end up with an inferior product

Another thing that you must be aware of is that it is vital that both the frame of the security door and the door frame you attach it to are strong and rigid - if they are not you are seriously compromising the effectiveness of the security door - rendering it almost useless.

A security door can be of steel, aluminium or wrought iron but should always comply to the Australian Standard.

For your protection it is wise to get a written guarantee for both the door and its installation.