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Are Security Doors Corrosion Resistant? What Coastal Homeowners Need to Know
If you live near the coast, you know that salt air can be tough on your home. From outdoor furniture and fittings to cars and metal fixtures, coastal environments can accelerate corrosion. So, when you’re investing in a security door, it’s natural to ask: are security doors corrosion resistant? The short answer is yes — but the…
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Is It Really Necessary to Install Window and Door Screens?
If you’re building, renovating or upgrading your home, you might be asking: do I really need window and door screens? It’s a fair question. Screens are an added cost, and when you’re already making decisions about flooring, paint, appliances, lighting and fittings, it can be tempting to treat them as optional. But quality security screens…
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What Is a Sliding Security Screen Door?
If you have a sliding glass door that opens to a patio, deck, balcony or alfresco area, you may have heard the term sliding security screen door. But what does it actually mean? Is it just a sliding flyscreen? Is it the same as a normal security door? And why would you choose one for…
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What Is the Point of a Security Door If I Already Have an Insect Screen?
If you already have an insect screen on your front door, back door or sliding door, you might wonder whether a security door is really necessary. After all, both can let fresh air in. Both can help keep bugs out. And from a distance, they can sometimes look similar. But an insect screen and a…
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Going on a Cruise? Don’t Leave Your Home’s Security Behind
There’s something special about going on a holiday. You’ve packed your bags, locked in your itinerary, organised your travel documents and finally have a chance to relax. Whether you’re cruising around Australia or heading overseas, a holiday is about enjoying the experience. It’s not worrying about what’s happening back home. But before you close the…
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Fast Lead Times, No Shortcuts: Why We Won’t Trade One for the Other
There’s an assumption built into most home improvement purchases: you can have it fast, or you can have it done properly, but not both. Custom made, in particular, tends to mean “wait.” We don’t think that trade-off should exist for something as important as securing your home, and we’ve built our business so it doesn’t.…
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Security Screens and Apartment Living: Why Being on the 10th Floor Doesn’t Mean You’re Safe
If you live in a unit or apartment, it’s easy to assume height is its own security system — that a burglar simply isn’t going to bother climbing several storeys to get to you. Queensland Police say otherwise. In this guide we learn about apartment security screens, and why they’re needed. What Queensland Police are…
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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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