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Security Tips
Doors and Locks
The first step is to harden the target or make your home more difficult to enter. Remember, the burglar will simply bypass your home if it requires too much effort or requires more skill and tools than they possess. Most burglars enter via the front, back, or garage doors. Experienced burglars know that the garage door is usually the weakest point of entry followed by the back door. The garage and back doors also provide the most cover. Burglars know to look inside your car for keys and other valuables so keep it locked, even when parked inside your garage. Use high quality Grade-1 or Grade-2 locks on exterior doors to resist twisting, prying, and lock-picking attempts. A quality deadbolt lock will have a beveled casing to inhibit the use of channel-lock pliers used to shear off lock cylinder pins. A quality door knob-in-lock set will have a 'dead latch' mechanism to prevent slipping the lock with a shim or credit card.- Use a solid core or aluminium door for all entrance points
- Use a quality, heavy-duty, deadbolt lock with a one-inch throw bolt
- Use a quality, heavy-duty, knob-in-lock set with a dead-latch mechanism
- Use a heavy-duty, four-screw, strike plate with 3-inch screws to penetrate into a wooden door frame
- Use a wide-angle 160° peephole mounted no higher than 58 inches
The most common way used to force entry through a door with a wooden jamb is to simply kick it open. The weakest point is almost always the lock strike plate that holds the latch or lock bolt in place followed by a glass paneled door. The average door strike plate is secured only by the soft-wood doorjamb molding. These lightweight moldings are often tacked on to the door frame and can be torn away with a firm kick. Because of this construction flaw, it makes sense to upgrade to a four-screw, heavy-duty, high security strike plate. They are available in most quality hardware stores and home improvement centers and are definitely worth the extra expense. Install this heavy-duty strike plate using 3-inch wood screws to cut deep into the door frame stud. Use these longer screws in the knob lock strike plate as well and use at least one long screw in each door hinge. This one step alone will deter or prevent most through-the-door forced entries. You and your family will sleep safer in the future.
Sliding Doors
Sliding glass doors are secured by latches not locks. They are vulnerable to being forced open from the outside because of these inherently defective latch mechanisms. This can be easily be prevented by inserting a wooden dowel or stick into the track thus preventing or limiting movement. Other blocking devices available are metal fold-down blocking devices called "charley bars" and various track-blockers that can be screwed down.The blocking devices described above solve half the equation. Older sliding glass doors can be lifted up and off their track and thereby defeat the latch mechanism. To prevent lifting, you need to keep the door rollers in good condition and properly adjusted. You can also install anti-lift devices such as a pin that extends through both the sliding and fixed portion of the door. There are also numerous locking and blocking devices available in any good quality hardware store that will prevent a sliding door from being lifted or forced horizontally. Place highly visible decals on the glass door near the latch mechanism that indicates that an alarm system, a dog, or block watch/operation identification is in place. Burglars dislike alarm systems and definitely big barking dogs.
- Use a secondary blocking device on all sliding glass doors
- Keep the latch mechanism in good condition and properly adjusted
- Keep sliding door rollers in good condition and properly adjusted
- Use anti-lift devices such as through-the-door pins or upper track screws
- Use highly visible alarm decals, beware of dog decals or block watch decal
Alarm Systems
Alarm systems definitely have a place in a home security plan and are effective, if used properly. The reason why alarms systems deter burglaries is because they increase the potential and fear of being caught and arrested by the police. The deterrent value comes from the alarm company lawn sign and from the alarm decals on the windows. Home and apartment burglars will usually bypass a property with visible alarm signs and will go to another property without such a sign. Some people, with alarm systems, feel that these signs and decals are unsightly and will not display them. The risk here is that an uninformed burglar might break a window or door and grab a few quick items before the police can respond. Also, don't write your alarm passcode on or near the alarm keypad.Alarm systems need to be properly installed and maintained. Alarms systems can monitor for fire as well as burglary for the same price. All systems should have an audible horn or bell to be effective in case someone does break in. However, these audible alarms should be programmed to reset automatically after one or two minutes. The criminal got the message and will be long gone but your neighbors will have to listen to the alarm bell, sometimes for hours, until it is shut off. If you use a central station to monitor your alarm, make sure your response call list is up to date. Home alarms, like car alarms, are generally ignored except for a brief glance. However, if you have established and nurtured your neighborhood watch buddy system, you will experience a genuine concern by your neighbor. It is not unusual to have a neighbor wait for the police, allow them inside for an inspection, and secure the residence. A good neighbor can also call the glass company or locksmith to repair any damage, if pre-authorized by you.
The greatest barrier getting to this level of neighborhood participation is taking the first step. You can get help by calling your local crime prevention unit at the police department. Most police departments in large cities have neighborhood watch coordinators to help you set this up. You should invite your adjacent neighbors over to your home for coffee and begin the information exchange. You'll be amazed how the process runs on automatic from there.
- Alarm systems are effective deterrents with visible signage
- Alarm systems to be properly installed, programmed, and maintained
- Alarm systems need to have an audible horn or bell to be effective
- Make sure your alarm response call list is up to date
- Instruct your neighbor how to respond to an alarm bell
Home Safes
Since the prices of good home safes are falling, having a safe in your home is a wise investment. Home safes are designed to keep the smash and grab burglar, nosey kids, dishonest babysitter or housekeeper from gaining access to important documents and personal property. Home safes need to be anchored into the floor or permanent shelving.- Use the safe everyday so it becomes routine
- Protect the safe code and change it occasionally
- Install it away from the master bedroom or closet
Lighting
Interior lighting is necessary to show signs of life and activity inside a residence at night. A darken home night-after-night sends the message to burglars that you are away on a trip. Light timers are inexpensive and can be found everywhere. They should be used on a daily basis, not just when you’re away. In this way you set up a routine that your neighbors can observe and will allow them to become suspicious when your normally lighted home becomes dark. Typically, you want to use light-timers near the front and back windows with the curtains closed. The pattern of lights turning on and off should simulate actual occupancy. It’s also comforting not to have to enter a dark residence when you return home. The same light timers can be used to turn on radios or television sets to further enhance the illusion of occupancy.Exterior lighting is also very important. It becomes critical if you must park in a common area parking lot or underground garage and need to walk to your front door. The purpose of good lighting is to allow you to see if a threat or suspicious person is lurking in your path. If you can see a potential threat in advance then you at least have the choice and chance to avoid it. Exterior lighting needs to bright enough for you to see 100-feet and it helps if you can identify colors. Good lighting is definitely a deterrent to criminals because they don't want to be seen or identified.
Another important area to be well-lighted is the perimeter of your home or apartment especially at the entryway. Exterior lighting on the front of a property should always be on a timer to establish a routine and appearance of occupancy at all times. Common area lighting on apartment properties should also be on a timer or photo-cell to turn on at dusk and turn off at dawn. The practice of leaving the garage or porch lights turned on all day on a single family home is a dead giveaway that you are out of town. Exterior lighting at the rear of a home or apartment are usually on a switch because of the proximity to the sleeping rooms. The resident can choose to leave these lights on or off. Security lights with infra-red motion sensors are relatively inexpensive and can easily replace an exterior porch light or side door light on single family homes. The heat-motion sensor can be adjusted to detect body heat and can be programmed to reset after one minute. These security lights are highly recommended for single family homes.
- Use interior light timers to establish a pattern of occupancy
- Exterior lighting should allow 100- feet of visibility
- Use good lighting along the pathway and at your door
- Use light timers or photo-cells to turn on/off lights automatically
- Use infra-red motion sensor lights on the rear of single family homes
Be a Good Neighbour
Good neighbours should look out for each other. Get to know your neighbours on each side of your home and the three directly across the street. Invite them into your home, communicate often, and establish trust. Good neighbours will watch out for your home or apartment when you are away, if you ask them. They can report suspicious activity to the police or to you while you are away. Between them, good neighbours can see to it that normal services continue in your absence by allowing vendors to mow your lawn or remove snow. Good neighbours can pick up your mail, newspapers, handbills, and can inspect the outside or inside of your home periodically to see that all is well. Good neighbours will occasionally park in your driveway to give the appearance of occupancy while you are on vacation.Allowing a neighbour to have a key solves the problem of hiding a key outside the door. Experienced burglars know to look for hidden keys in planter boxes, under doormats, and above the ledge. Requiring a service vendor to see your neighbour to retrieve and return your house key will send the message that someone is watching. This neighbourhood watch technique sets up what is called territoriality which means that your neighbours will take ownership and responsibility for what occurs in your mini-neighbourhood. This concept works in both single family homes communities and on apartment properties. This practice helps deter burglaries and other crimes in a big way. Of course for this to work, you must reciprocate and offer the same services.
- Get to know all your adjacent neighbours
- Invite them into your home and establish trust
- Agree to watch out for each other's home
- Do small tasks for each other to improve territoriality
- While on vacation - pick up newspapers, and flyers
- Offer to occasionally park your car in their driveway
- Return the favor and communicate often
Aluminium Roller Doors
To help you decide on AluDoor aluminium roller doors, we have some key points you should consider.
Protecting your home and yourself is important. You want to be secure when you sleep, and quality aluminium roller doors can offer you that security. Aluminium is a very popular substance for building materials. Doors and windows are often made from aluminium due to the better quality material over wood. Wood doors and windows are usually more beautiful, but they have some huge downsides. To help you decide on AluDoor aluminium roller doors, we have some key points you should consider.
Aluminium roller doors are often used to offer privacy, security protection and to add value to your home. Consider for a moment that you own some expensive jewellery. It is not that far of a stretch, as many of us do. You want to ensure that the jewellery is safe from a common thief. If you install aluminium roller doors on your bedroom and closet you ensure that your items are safe as well as you.
AluDoor sells manually and automated aluminium roller doors.
The automated aluminium roller doors will be easier to use in case you need to close it in an emergency or from a distance. Aluminium does not twist or bend, which keeps it in working order without maintenance needed.
Above the psychological crime barrier that you can purchase there are other benefits. The aluminium roller doors will also help lower your insurance premiums. The insurance network likes to know you have added protection on your home. Even if you have a wooden front door you can still install the aluminium roller doors for night time protection or when you are away from the house. They also help to keep the heat in at night or during the cool days. Aluminium can also help to keep the cool air in during summer.
Aluminium roller doors are easy to clean, UV resistant, and protects your home from sun damage. They can also act as soundproofing from outside noises. We can continue on the benefits of aluminium roller doors, but you probably have the point.
Instead we will look at the value of your home. By installing extra security measures and protection on the home you will increase the value of your home. Individuals are going to appreciate the options offered and the fact that they do not have to install the aluminium roller doors because you have already done so.
AluDoor is not the only company to sell aluminium roller doors; however they are one of the best.
AluDoor offers their doors in a number of areas such as passage ways, doors, windows, entrances, and garages. This all around protection you can find along with the quality of materials they provide makes AluDoor the best choice. They will create the doors to the specifications you need, rather than having stock doors, and no alternative. By providing both stock sizes and custom fits all your needs will be taken care of through AluDoor. While wood might provide a beautiful look they are not going to keep their value or quality.
Roller Shutters
Roller Shutters are mainly installed to secure your sleeping and living room areas from the rest of your home
Roller shutters are manufactured from high quality aluminium that will secure the areas you require.
The doors are either operated manually or by means of automation via remote control.
Why aluminium roller shutters? :
- Popular
- Modern Trend
- Colour coated to your needs
- Creates privacy
- Enhances the appearance of your home
- Adds value to your property
- Welcomed by the insurance industry
- Provides a powerful psychological crime barrier
- No maintenance required
- Lifelong service
- Additional heat insulation, saving heating costs and keeps the house cosy
- Acts as acoustic insulator thereby reducing noise levels
- Shutters protect the interior from sun glaze, heat and UV damage
- Property cooler in summer and warmer in winter
- UV resistant
- Easy to clean
Areas we can secure are :
- Passage ways
- Doors
- Windows
- Enterances
- Pattios
- Garages
Aluminium Garage Doors
If you're looking for a new garage door, then you probably have begun to look at the different types of garage doors you can decide upon. You can look from wood garage doors, stainless steel, as well as fibreglass garage doors, and yes, sure they're also affordable, but you want to think about what exactly these garage doors can do for you. The fact is that if you're looking between aluminium doors or the others, aluminium is going to be the way to go. At Aludoor, you're going to get the same high-quality aluminium garage doors as sliding doors or windows. Let's take a look at a few reasons why you should certainly consider aluminium.
When it comes to aluminium garage doors, you're going to get a lightweight material that doesn't weight down and put tension and wear on the garage door opener or torsion spring. They really are much easier to install because of their lightweight material, and so many contractors can do it on their own with ease. Of course, this is not the kind of home improvement project to do on your own, hence why Aludoor understands that you need to have proper safety features installed.
Aluminium doors are much more sturdy and stronger than wooden doors, and while they are the same strength as stainless steel, they tend to be lighter still. They handle the elements much better than wooden doors, and they certainly won't rust like steel does. Also, the best thing about aluminium doors is that they are cheaper than any other kind of doors out there. While they probably have a little less insulation, even after you pay for some additional insulation you have spent less money than many of those others. With Aludoor, we have aluminium garage doors that are of the superior quality with quite enough insulation so that you won't need to install extra.
Another great advantage to getting aluminium garage doors over any other kind is that they are easily able to redecorate with the rest of your house. Aluminium paints over well, so you can just paint over the surface to whatever new dècor you would like. It's easy, something you can do on your own, and if you want a specific design, there are several different producers out there that will even show you some of the custom designs to purchase.
Aluminium garage doors will be stable, sturdy and strong. They won't rust, bust, or give into the elements of wind, rain, snow, or hail, and you can guarantee they'll be cheaper than just about any kind of other garage door. They work better than stainless steel or fiberglass in many aspects, and when it comes to withstanding the elements, aluminium runs circles around wooden garage doors, which don't tend to fare very well in adverse and severe weather. They can be redecorated better than any other kind, and are more affordable than other doors. So take a look at Aludoor's selection today and be on the way to finding the perfect door for you.
Aluminium Sliding Doors
Aluminium sliding doors are great when you want to reach a garden, patio or deck
Do you have a garden, patio, or deck you want to access?
Whether you are just building a home or remodelling the one you have there are always many factors you need to consider. At AluDoor they understand your need for top quality doors. Aluminium sliding doors are great when you want to reach a garden, patio or deck. You do not want to have to go through a regular door every time you want outside or in. After all, you might have your hands full or just want a larger opening for wind to come through.
Aluminium sliding doors are not your only option for reaching the area outside, but they are a great option. Consider for a moment a wood door. The wood door will warp, weather, and lose its paint over time. Wood requires frequent maintenance to keep it in shape. Aluminium is a stronger material, which will not get weathered. This means no rust, no pitting, and no warping.
You have the option between aluminium doors and aluminium sliding doors.
The sliding doors are often easier to open, and you will have a sliding screen to keep in place for those hot summer days.
Furthermore with aluminium sliding doors you have more window, thus more sunlight can come through. On one side you have the sliding door; the other is stationary. This is like having a large picture window for the view, which also opens.
There is a downside to the aluminium sliding doors. With so much glass it is imperative to consider safety. Glass can be broken, which means you will want to reinforce the aluminium sliding doors with aluminium roller doors. The rollers doors allow you to close off the glass when you are sleeping or away from home.
As far as protection is concerned it will also help in lowering your insurance payments. For the aluminium sliding doors there is another benefit we have yet to discuss. The benefit of upping the house value, your home’s value is important to you. When you want to sell you want to make sure the consumer will find something they like. You also want to have as much equity in the home. Thus, if you provide an aluminium sliding door for the porch or deck the consumer will be happier.
Most consumers like to have at least one aluminium sliding door in their home to reach a patio or other outside area. The fact that quality comes with the package only adds to the over all aspects of installing the aluminium sliding doors.
AluDoor provides several different aluminium sliding doors. They will provide tempered glass, a variety of dimensions, and make sure that most handles and locks work in the door design. If you need a custom sized door they can ensure you have what you need. They also provide standard sizes, so that you will not have to wait long for the order. At AluDoor it is all about providing the right style, quality, and protection in aluminium doors.
Windows & Doors
Aluminium is your other option when it comes to windows. Aluminium will not rust, twist, bend, or become pitted.
Aluminium is a very useful metal. Aluminium is used for a variety of different products on the market including doors and windows. When building a new home or refurbishing your older home you have several choices in windows. Prior to aluminium being popular and in older centuries wood was the main option. Wood provided an easy frame to build and install glass.
There are still some homes that use wood windows. Unfortunately with wood the material can warp in inclement weather. It can twist, bend, become pitted, and just wear out. The stain or wood itself can lose colour, becoming grey over time. Wood can lose value, which means your house loses value.
Aluminium is your other option when it comes to windows. Aluminium will not rust, twist, bend, or become pitted. It does not require maintenance over the years. Aluminium also helps keep the heat or cool air inside your home. Aluminium windows install easier and with far better results.
Having said that, not all aluminium windows are the same. Some of the window companies provide cheap materials. These cheap materials do not have the shelf life of better quality windows. When shopping for aluminium windows it is nice to get a bargain, but do not go too cheap. This is one of the reasons AluDoor is a great company. They provide high quality aluminium materials for a great rate. You will find nothing wrong with the prices or their aluminium windows.
Aluminium windows are better looking than other alternatives. They hold their colour, which means you just have to wipe them clean over the years. They will also not get corroded or lose their colouring because of UV rays and sunlight. You really cannot ask for better products when you consider aluminium windows.
There is more to the aluminium windows than just quality. They can be installed easier. Installation of windows from AluDoor will take a few minutes to line them up in the holes, secure them, and ensure there are no air leaks. The aluminium windows have weather stripping installed to make the process easier.
At AluDoor you can expect a number of choices when it comes to windows.
Most individuals have standard sized windows. This is, of course, unless you are remodelling a far older home. AluDoor will be able to supply just about any dimension you need in a window. They even offer half round windows or arches.
If you want more than a double pane of glass or something special, AluDoor will be able to find that for you. By spending a little money through AluDoor you are able to get a great home with proper windows and protection from the elements. The value of your home will rise, and stay there.
The AluDoor Company does present a warranty on their windows to ensure you have a lifetime guarantee of a great product. Aluminium windows are the perfect option for any home, whether it be new or older. Allow yourself the best product on the market.
Hung windows and doors can be made to a maximum height of 3m. The frame profile widths range between 40mm to 126mm wide and weighs up to 1442g/m. The width of the opening sections are between 40mm and 54mm and weighs up to 1215g/m.
Most types of handles, locks and hinges are supported by our designs. Arched profiles are also available but a lead-time of up to six weeks may apply. The minimum radius of the arch is 600mm. For more detail on all the various profile options and combinations please contact us for personal assistance.
Folding Doors
The “Masterfold” system is one of the only systems that is both water proof and dust proof. The top roller hinge system consists of four heavy duty rollers to ensure durability. The folding profiles contain slots for two rubber seals per section, in other words, four seals per joint. The bottom sliding part also operates with a roller system to ensure long lasting operation.
The system is very flexible and can accommodate several combinations — some of which are illustrated below.
Folding windows/doors can be made to a maximum height of 2,5m. The frame profiles are between 35mm to 81mm wide and weigh ~2025g/m. The opening sections are 58mm wide and weigh ~709g/m. Most types of handles and locks are supported by our designs.
Aluminium Folding Doors
Our aluminium folding doors use the “Masterfold” system
There are hundreds of companies out there that sell aluminium windows and doors. Each of these companies will have something to offer, but they are not all the same. For example, many of these companies offer you cheap materials or they are extremely costly for similar products found at other stores. At AluDoor, you know you are getting a great deal for high quality products. One of the products at AluDoor is their aluminium folding doors.
Their aluminium folding doors use the “Masterfold” system, which is one of the only products on the market that is water and dust proof. The top hinge of the aluminium folding door has four heavy duty rollers. These rollers offer a high durability. The folding pieces have slots for two rubber seals per section to help seal the joints when the aluminium folding doors are shut. The bottom section of the doors provides a roller system as well, which ensures a long lasting operation.
The aluminium folding doors or windows can come in a maximum height of 2.5 metres with a frame of 35 to 81mm wide and 2025 grams per metre in weight. This will fit in an opening of 58mm wide. Most handles and locks will work on the AluDoor designs.
Now that you know the type of equipment the aluminium folding doors offer, let’s take a look at the benefits:
- The aluminium folding doors can be bi-folding, which means they fold in the middle with two panes of glass or they can fold in more sections.
- The aluminium material does not bend, twist, rust, pit, or corrode. In fact it will remain protected and looking beautiful even in a variety of climates.
- Aluminium folding doors come with weather stripping to keep the heat or cool air inside a home. They can also be made with tempered glass.
Aluminium folding doors are a lot better than wood options due to the high quality materials, which will last a lifetime. The value of these materials will help to increase the value of your home. You will also discover that you can save on insurance with aluminium doors and windows. Insurance companies like you to have higher quality materials like aluminium because they hold up better and reduce the risk of fire.
There are numerous benefits to the aluminium folding doors:
All you have to do is decide what type of door and dimensions you need because AluDoor is there to help you make your dreams realised. AluDoor certifies all of their products and presents you with a number of options. It is not just about the function of the aluminium folding doors, but also how well it fits in with your home decor.
AluDoor realises that metal is not always the most attractive. For this reason they provide more than the “silver” metal look. They have a number of finishes to choose from that will blend with your house colour or other building where the aluminium folding doors will be installed. AluDoor ensures your needs will be covered.
Frequently asked questions..
A: They do reduce sound however are not sound-poof.
Q: Are shutters bullet proof?
A: No.
Q: Are shutters fire proof?
A: No.
Q: What is the installation time?
A: One Day
Q: What do I need to run the shutter?
A: 220v 15amp
Q: How long does the UPS power last?
A: Battery backup systems is for emergencies only
Q: Is this compatible with home automation?
A: Yes. It is reliant however on a specific type of motor.
Q: During a fire, will the UPS still be able to open the shutter?
A: Yes, as long as the UPS has not been damaged.
Q: How many amps is the motor?
A: This varies on the size of the motor between 2 and 7 amps.
Q: Why are the larger shutters noisier when opened?
A: The span will impact the friction which in turn impacts the noise level.
Q: Can I service my shutters?
A: Yes, Use a silicone based product to lubricate
Q: Are the shutters standard sizes?
A: We build them to your specific requirements.
Q: How do the shutters work?
A: There are a few mechanisms. Manual, spring loaded, and automated via remote.
A: 12 months.
A: No, you cannot because it is concealed.
Q: Do the shutters come in different colours?
A: Yes, we have a extensive color range for you to choose from