Types Of Security Doors

A survey done by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in 2009/2010 reveals that crime rates increased by about 4.8 per cent from the year 2008/2009. The figure given was of approximately 375,250 suspects being handled by the police. The Australian Institute of Criminology lists property crime (including household burglary) as one of the most prevalent crimes in Australia. The statistics stand at 335,700 break-ins in 2009-2010 alone. One way of making sure you are not part of the statistics is by installing a security door. Here are the different types you can choose from, based on material.

1. Steel Doors

Steel is loved for its strength. It is low maintenance, has sound proof qualities to keep the noise out and does not crack. However, being metallic, it is an excellent conductor of heat and will be hot to touch during the day and awfully cold when temperatures drop. The Australian Standard requires that all doors be protected from corrosion. This can be done by reinforcing the steel door and coating it with a less reactive metal, using a sealant like oil or paint and regular cleaning. However, if the paint chips, the steel beneath may rust.

2. Aluminum Doors

Aluminium is non- combustible, and does not dent or swell with temperature changes. It is over ten times stronger than wood and about thrice as strong as PVC. It is also found in high supply, therefore there's no risk of it running out. It is available in numerous colors, easy to maintain and can be easily molded into smaller strips, but still serve its purposes as efficiently despite the reduction in girth.

To slow down or totally prevent corrosion, it is anodized, galvanized, sealing or using a protective powder coating over it. The coating should preferably comply with Australian New Zealand Standard 3715 (AS/NZS 3715). Aluminium is tempered (strengthened) by heating.

3. Mesh Doors

A mesh is attached to the door frame in this case. Most often made out of stainless steel, so your door secures you while letting the sunlight and fresh air into your home. The only downside to them is that they may not last longer than the solid metallic ones. The mesh used is specially woven, with very high tensile strength that is almost impossible to cut through, because of its cut resistant qualities. Again with this kind of door, insects and flies are kept out of the home. All mesh doors must comply with the Australian/New Zealand standard 1866 at least. (AS/NZS 1866). The mesh commonly comes in the traditional large or small diamond shaped design. There are also newer fitting processes that eliminate the need for visible, sometimes unsightly joints. Fiber-glass mesh is another alternative to steel mesh, coated with PVC to make it stronger. Fiberglass will not corrode even when exposed to salty conditions. Unfortunately, they can tear.

Grille type doors reduce visibility of the house, so no one can see through them clearly. The material, locks, bolts, hinges and grills are the features to be keen about when selecting any kind of security door. For all the above types, you can choose to have some imprints molded onto them during manufacturing to improve their appearance.


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You can never overemphasize the need to have security doors fixed in your home. This is why Andrew, a craftsman of the trade for over ten years, chooses his doors from EHI Australia, a reliable supplier of quality security doors designed to offer you maximum safety in your home. See more tips and ideas about security doors by visiting us at http://www.ehiaustralia.com.au/security-doors .