How To Choose The Right Security Screen?

Protecting your family and belongings is vital, which is why many householders and commercial property owners choose to invest in security screens. Designed to make unauthorised access difficult, as well as an excellent safety measure to prevent children, pets or other vulnerable occupants from falling out of windows, security screens are available in a range of different sizes, materials and configurations. Here we take a look at some of the variables to consider when selecting a security screen, optimising the chances you'll end up with a product that's right for your needs.

Security screens are primarily located on external doors and across windows. Obviously, the size and shape of the screen that you'll need will vary depending on which aperture it needs to cover. It's also worth considering the weight of the material that your screen is made of. The most common materials used for screens are steel, aluminium or an alloy. Aluminium is the best choice for screens installed at height, as it's strong and weatherproof at the same time as being lightweight. Heavier steel screens work well on ground-floor exterior doors.

Some security screens will be primarily intended to keep people out. Others will be intended to prevent people from falling from windows, as well as limit outside entry. In some cases, there will be a need for ventilation that also prevents insects from entering the property; other screens may cover doors that don't need ventilation. There is a wide selection of different screens, ensuring there's one that will provide the functionality that you're looking for.

Security screens are highly visible pieces of metalwork that can make a significant difference to the visual appeal of your property. Correctly chosen, security screens add beauty and visual interest to your frontage, at the same time as sending out a clear message that your property is well protected.
 
Our screens range from highly decorative, ornate options to plain, functional screens that are ideal for commercial windows and doors. Screens can be designed so that they can remain in place at the same time, whilst also allowing light to penetrate and, in the case of retail facilities, enabling people to clearly see the window display.

The added protection that a security screen provides also means that there's an additional barrier to entry and exit - screens need to be unlocked or locked, as well as sometimes removed manually, then replaced when required. Cumbersome screens that take too long to open or close, or that are otherwise difficult to operate, are likely to gradually become ignored, as the effort to use them effectively is too great. The right security screen will strike a balance between security and user-friendliness, optimising the chances that it will be used correctly and consistently.
 


Roos Doors offers a complete solution to all your domestic and commercial security screen requirements. In addition to product recommendations and installations, our skilled, time-served team of technicians also carry out repairs and maintenance on almost any type of security screen.