The front door is quite literally the gateway to your home, so you would obviously want a door that is not only stylish but also practical and secure. With aluminium front doors, you can definitely have the best of both worlds — sleek modern design and dependable front door security.
According to a live survey, incidences of home break-ins and burglary in Perth and the broader Western Australia region have risen over the last few years. Home security is indeed important when looking to protect your family and property. Unsurprisingly, home protection begins with entrance door security – which means getting the right double security doors installed is paramount.
There is no such thing as completely burglar-proof front doors unless you opt for military-grade armour doors which are very hard to get your hands on – and they don’t look too pretty either. When it comes to a good security door for your home, you deserve to have a great combo, more than simple door locks.
Whether you are building a new house, thinking about replacing your old doors, or trying to reinforce your home security, aluminium security doors are your best bet for proven security.
Why You Should Choose Aluminium for your Front Door Security
Here are five reasons why aluminium makes the safest front doors:
1. Aluminium is Incredibly Strong for Maximum Protection
Aluminium is much stiffer and more robust than most of the fabrication metals and building materials available today. Compared to wood and steel, for example, aluminium has a much higher strength-to-weight ratio.
This means that aluminium sheets and frames can withstand more punishment before breaking or bending than those made from timber or hardened steel. The low density and high specific strength of aluminium also make it ideal for building lightweight yet strong front security doors.
Additionally, aluminium doors have deep welds or no welds at all, thanks to the metal’s unique ductility properties that allow for advanced fabrication techniques. This eliminates weak points along the door’s joints.
2. Aluminium Doors are Built to Last
Aluminium is one of the most durable metallic building and construction materials in mainstream use. For one, aluminium does not rust, nor does it corrode easily. And, unlike steel alloys, aluminium retains most of its strength when subjected to extreme temperatures.
Aluminium doors are also immune to insect attacks, water damage, and mildew. All these make such doors resilient to the elements and harsh weather conditions. Most aluminium doors come with extended warranties of up to a decade because they can maintain their structural integrity and aesthetic appeal for a long time.
3. Aluminium Allows for Cheap and Easy Maintenance
Aluminium doors do not require any periodic touch-ups, structural reinforcement, painting, or polishing once installed. You only have to dust, wipe down, and clean the door occasionally or whenever necessary since you never have to worry about rust or discolouration.
Most aluminium doors are finished with either a tough powder coating or brushed surface — both are resistant to chipping, fading, and wear. The coating protects the metal from corrosion and also forms a hard-wearing non-stain surface that is smooth and easy to clean.
4. Aluminium is Good Value for Money
Pound for pound, aluminium is more expensive than hardwood and even carbon steel. So straight away, aluminium may not seem like a pocket-friendly candidate for door security. However, that is not the way to look at it.
If you are worried about the upfront installation cost, you might be surprised to learn that installing some types of aluminium doors costs nearly the same as a steel or wooden door. Since aluminium is light and robust, each build actually uses very little metal.
It is also much easier to customise an aluminium door to fit any desired configuration; this results in minimal material wastage. An aluminium burglar-proof front door lasts longer than a wooden or steel equivalent, and also costs a lot less to maintain.
So even if you pay a lot to get it installed, an aluminium front door will quickly make up the difference in the years to come. You should not hold back on your home security, given that the investment is worthwhile and also economical in the long run.
5. Fire-Resistant Aluminium is a Game Changer
When reinforcing home safety and security, another significant threat to consider, besides burglary, is fire. Many homeowners often overlook protection against fire hazards.
Some areas of Western Australia are prone to bushfires, while others are mostly safe. But you should refer to the Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) rating system to determine your level of preparedness for bushfires depending on where you live. It is also important to safeguard your home against domestic fires, and one way of doing that is to fireproof the house as much as possible.
Aluminium doors are an excellent fire safety choice since they do not combust, and the metal’s reflective and thermal conductivity properties make the door resistant to flames and thermal radiation. In case of a fire, an aluminium door is much safer than a flammable wooden door or readily heat-conductive steel door.
(Bonus) 6. Aluminium Can Improve Security of Other Doors
All around, aluminium is clearly far superior to wood and steel as a door-building material and makes the best front doors for security. There is just so much to love about aluminium front doors, from ruggedly dependable security, and a wide range of design options, to lightweight constructions.
While all of this is already great, it’s clear to see that some of these benefits could also apply to other doors in your home. French doors, pet doors, patio doors, bi-fold doors and more could all gain some extra strength with aluminium being used. This can turn any door in the house into a security screen door to keep your property safe.
As a bonus feature, aluminium doors are environmentally friendly and easily portable. Add all that to the door’s long life span – and the compatibility with any door lock you wish – and choosing an aluminium front door becomes an easy decision.
Improve Your Home Security with Aluminium Front Doors from Perth Window and Door Replacement Company
Perth Window and Door Replacement Company are able to provide a wide range of aluminium front doors, security screen doors, security screens and more to suit your home or business. We are able to customise new doors with various different styles to blend seamlessly with your existing build.
Get in touch with us today to find out more about our fantastic customer service, get a free measure and quote, and learn how we can provide the perfect aluminium front door solution for your property.
