One of the main purposes of any type of door is security. However, it is also important to many homeowners to be able to let in fresh air through their doors. For this reason, they not only buy quality doors, but security screen doors as well to have the best of both worlds. When purchasing screen doors, it is important to have an idea of what features are important.  

What To Look For

These doors serve many purposes: making it difficult for intruders to come in, letting in fresh air and keeping out bugs and insects. Because of this, they need to have certain features. Some of the most important things to look for when buying security screen doors for home are:

• Strong frames: For strength, the frames are generally made of material such as galvanised steel or iron. Aluminium and fibreglass are also popular choices as well. The corners should also be reinforced with iron to prevent water seeping in, which is important in rainy areas. The reinforced corners also help to make the door stronger.
• Strong hinges: To provide added protection and reduce the risk of the doors being easily kicked in, there should be a number of hinges. They should be made of a strong gauge metal and secured with heavy screws.
• Type of style: There are a wide variety of styles to choose from, such as double or single sliding doors which are convenient for doors leading to patios and backyards. Other choices include bi-folds, and special types made for patios. Regardless of the type, they serve the dual purpose of keeping insects out while providing security by keeping intruders out.

Of course, fixtures such as handles and locks will also have to be of a high quality and designed to increase security if they are to serve the intended purpose. In countries such as Australia, buying security screen doors that also act as storm doors lets you get the most value for your money.

In Australia, one sign of quality doors is that they bear the Standards Australia logo. This is an indication that the manufacturer of the security screen doors has paid attention to established standards. The standards also recommend that these doors are powdered coated as opposed to painted to help protect the metal.

One of the good things about modern security screen doors is that they can provide security without sacrificing aesthetics. In fact, they can be custom-built to suit the style of the home and the homeowner. For more information, contact a company like Carefree Security & Blinds.