Security screen doors are your home's first line of defence, keeping your home safer against unwanted intrusion. Besides safety, these doors are designed to let in the fresh air and cool indoor temperature, especially during summer. While installing security screen doors in your home has numerous advantages, selecting the right one is crucial. Here's a guide to help you make an informed purchase decision for your security screen doors. 

Evaluate Whether the Door Meets All Safety Standards 

According to the Australian standards AS5039, AS5040 and AS5041, each security door must comply with the minimum-security requirements, proper installation and testing methods. Therefore, it's imperative to research all applicable standards and ensure the door you're purchasing meets all these standards. Find out whether the door passes all the AS5041 tests, including dynamic impact test, jemmy test, pull test, probe test, shear test and knife shear test.

Decide on the Material for Your Security Screen Door

When considering the materials used in designing your security screen door, you have several options for the door frame, including perforated aluminium sheets, stainless steel meshes, or aluminium or steel bars and grilles. The most appropriate type will generally depend on the security levels needed and other critical features like: 

  • The door's optical clarity and its effect on views

  • Location and the door's anti-corrosion properties

  • The door's fire resistance properties 

  • Protection against cyclones

For higher clarity, consider doors with tightly woven stainless steel meshes and pick marine-grade 316-stainless steel mesh for humid or marine locations to prevent corrosion and rusting. Research other superior security screen door options for the cyclone- and bushfire-prone areas to make an informed purchase

Consider Insect Screening Capability of the Security Screen Door

Most security screen doors designed for residential homes can screen numerous insect types. However, how manufacturers address insect screening can determine the suitability of the security screen door for your home. For example, some doors come installed with peel and stick foam to secure the mesh together. However, the mesh can harden over time and start cracking. When this happens, you will need a professional door installer to replace the hardened material at least once annually. On the contrary, some companies use felt strips instead of peel and stick foam. The primary advantage of felt strips is they have excellent longevity and require little maintenance. 

Final Thoughts

When planning to install security screen doors on your home, consider this guide to help you make an informed purchase decision. Work with reputable vendors with high-quality security screen doors that will be worth your money. 

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