• Security Screens
• What are Security Screens
• Design and sizes
• Benefits
• Testing
• Market
Security Screens
Security screens are a modern and popular system of protection for residential and commercial properties.
What are Security Screens
Security screens are a popular protection system that can be installed on doors and windows, designed to remain 100% impenetrable to any type of burglary. They feature a high-tensile stainless steel mesh that is designed to prevent forced entry or break-ins while maintaining ventilation at the same time.
Design and Sizes
The screens consist of an impenetrable black stainless-steel mesh, tested and resistant to all types of attacks such as sharp objects and strong impacts and an aluminum frame; available in several colors: white, black, brown, sahara brown metallic, silver, sahara grey metallic, light grey, almond and bronze while the mesh itself is only available in black. Screens are designed according to specific dimensions to fit into any opening in a house or building. They are installed on existing doors and windows and can contain their own lock.
They are designed to look simple and yet fit perfectly into any exterior and in addition to the maximum security they provide, they also look beautiful. Security screens are meant to enhance and modernize architectural appeal, with no compromise on aesthetics as compared to previous bar and grille type systems. Security Screens are available for Double/Single sliding doors, French doors, Hinged doors, Fixed windows and Keyed locking windows.
Double/single sliding doors protect the sliding glass door along with the stationary glass panel. These doors have three-point latching systems with one simple locking action.
French door options have two operating doors with no center post when both doors are open. They can be designed for a left or right active operating door with the security of the inactive door locked in place.
Fixed window screens are the ideal solution to cover and protect non- opening windows. Popular applications include: schools, day care centers, government buildings, and private residences.
Keyed locking screens provide keyed access for window cleaning while providing a secure, tamper resistant keyed locking system. These would also be installed on non-operable glass panels or picture windows.
Quick Escape screens include mechanisms that act as a secure, tamper resistant devices that lock the screens closed, and are designed as an inside mount or surface mount. These mechanisms can be released from the inside and can be an escape method in case of an emergency.
Benefits
Security screens have several benefits.
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The first and most important thing is to provide absolute protection and peace on property. Since they are designed from steel mesh they provide clear visibility and yet protect against mosquitoes and various other insects and flies. Also, security screens block an average of 60% of harmful UV rays. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC). With all these benefits, it should be emphasized that they look beautiful on every surface where they are installed.
Testing
Security screens have been tested to guarantee resistance to attack forces. The test was done by several manufacturers, they tested the effectiveness of the screen on sharp knife stabs, salt spray and violent burglary in relation to the force of impact of blunt and sharp objects. All tests showed 100% resistance of security screens to all possible attacks.
Market
Security Screens are available for purchase and installation by several states in the USA. There are several companies that offer the design and installation of security screens according to the required dimensions. Security screens range in price depending on the dimensions, and what screen option is selected.
