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Home Security Tips: Why Your Doors and Windows Come First
When it comes to how to secure your home, most people think about cameras and alarms. And yes, they have their place. But here’s the honest truth: if a determined burglar can walk through your front door or push through a window screen, no camera or alarm is going to stop them. Cameras record what’s…
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Ask Your Installer for Your Compliance Certificate. Every Security Screen and Door Installation Should Have One
If you’re buying security screens, security doors, security screen doors or security window screens, you have a right that most consumers don’t know exists: the right to a compliance certificate. Here’s what it is, what it must include, and what it means if your installer can’t provide one. What Are the Australian Standards for Security…
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Performance Plus Strikers: How Prowler Proof Stops Jimmy Attacks on Sliding Security Doors
When it comes to sliding security doors, there’s one component intruders target more than any other: the lock strike. This is the metal plate fixed to the door frame where the lock bolts engage. On a standard door, it’s a weak point. Prowler Proof’s exclusive Performance Plus (P+) extended strikers were designed specifically to close…
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How to Spot a Genuine Security Screen
Compliance, the Two Labels, and the Testing Behind Them Why choosing a compliant security door or window screen matters — and exactly what to look for when your Prowler Proof dealer completes the job. One of the few items you purchase for your house and then rely on for your family’s daily protection is a…
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Your Complete Guide to Security Screen Installation
Understanding Security Screens What Are Security Screens and How Do They Work? Security screens are purpose-built barriers fitted to windows and doors to provide a physical layer of protection against forced entry. Unlike standard insect screens, they’re engineered to resist cutting, impact, and levering — the three most common methods burglars use to breach a…
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Is Your Internal Garage Door a Security Risk? Here’s What You Need to Know
Most Australian homeowners invest in security screens for their front door, back door, and windows — and rightly so. But there’s a door that security professionals consistently flag as one of the most vulnerable points in the home: the internal door between your garage and your house. For many households, that door is hollow-core, poorly…
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Security Screens on a Budget: Real Protection for Every Home
We think every Australian family deserves to feel safe at home. That shouldn’t depend on how much you have to spend. That’s the thinking behind the Prowler Proof range. From our premium ForceField screens through to our classic Diamond grille, we’ve made sure there’s a genuine, compliant security screen solution for every budget. Because here’s…
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Is a screen from a hardware store still a security screen?
On the surface, most screen doors look the same. To the average homeowner, a hardware store screen and a professionally manufactured security screen can appear interchangeable — same mesh, same frame, same idea. That’s exactly why this question comes up so often: is it still a security screen if it came off the shelf? The…
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What Do Police Recommend for Home Door Security?
When people think about home security, they often think about cameras, alarms, or even getting a dog. But one of the most common recommendations from police and crime prevention officers is much simpler: Lock your doors — even when you’re home. Unfortunately, many Australian homeowners still leave front and back doors unlocked during the day,…
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Why Choosing the Right Security Door Installer Matters
And Why Prowler Proof’s Dealer Network Stands Above the Rest When it comes to protecting your home, not all security doors and screens – or installers – are created equal. Choosing a trusted security door and screen installer is just as important as choosing the product itself. That’s why homeowners across Australia turn to Prowler…