There are many types of doors that offer added security.
When it comes to security, a door is not just an entryway. A high-quality lock means nothing if the door is not just as strong. Doors made of flimsy material can be easily kicked down or broken, while the wrong type of door can provide no security at all. When looking to improve your home, it helps to know the different types and options of security doors. Does this Spark an idea?
Hardwood
Hardwood doors are found on homes and buildings at initial entry points. Hardwood doors are thick and heavy, yet they can be aesthetically pleasing with ornate designs and differing wood types. Lock types such as barrel locks or tumbler locks are often used with hardwood doors as an added security measure. Because of their rigid construction, tempered glass and peepholes can be installed on hardwood doors at almost any part of its surface.
Steel
Steel doors also are used at main entry points for homes. Steel doors are more resistant to kicking and bludgeon damage than solid wood, although they can dent more easily. Steel doors can also have ornate designs making use of wrought iron and grate designs.
Wrought Iron
Wrought iron doors provide elegant security.
Wrought iron doors allow for traditional, decorative styles with the strength of iron for security. Wrought iron is also slightly flexible, making for easier installation and design options, such as including tinted or stained glass.
Roll-Up
The roll-up security door is used mostly for commercial spaces such as storage units, storefronts, or warehouses. Roll-up doors are usually made of metal and are as long and wide as the unit itself. They operate like garage doors---the door is secured at the bottom and "rolls up" along guide rails. Many roll-up doors on larger buildings are secured from the inside. They can be operated both manually or by motors.
Grille
This is a type of grille door for a store front.
Grille doors often are seen on storefronts such as mall stores or downtown shopping centers. They vary differently in material and aesthetics, but most grille doors are either sliding or roll-up types. They secure larger products by keeping them from being easily moved in and out, especially on storefronts exposed to open streets. Grille doors on indoor shopping centers tend to be of lighter materials with larger grille gaps so that store products are still visible.
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