By Now Aluminium
When it comes to choosing doors for your home, security is often a top priority. Aluminium bifold doors are popular for their sleek, slim design and ability to create a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. But how secure are they really?
This article will explore the security features of aluminium bifold doors, particularly those from NOW Aluminium, and address common misconceptions.
Just because they look beautiful and inviting, there is no reason why aluminium bifold doors should be insecure. This is particularly true when you buy through a trusted seller like NOW Aluminium.
Important Security Features That Aluminium Bifold Doors Should Have
On your search for the perfect set of doors, it’s important to find ones with the following security features.
Locking System
A secure locking system is crucial for any door, and aluminium bifold doors are no exception. Ideally, you would want a multipoint locking system as it provides strength across the door. Unlike a single deadbolt, a multipoint locking system is more load-bearing and distributes pressure across multiple door points, making forced entry much more difficult.
Alarms
For even more comprehensive security for aluminium bifold doors, you may want to augment them with an alarm system. Integrating alarms with your bifold doors can provide additional peace of mind, as it can alert you to any attempted breaches.
Toughened & Laminated Glass
Glass in a bifold door cannot just look good. These doors are a key entry point into your home and so it’s vital that the glass is toughened to ensure it cannot be broken into or damaged.
Optional laminated glass takes security one step further. Laminated glass, as its name suggests, has a layer of laminate across the whole glass unit. This means that if the glass is indeed broken, the laminated layer keeps to the original shape of the glass, preventing entry.
Weather Proof
Security isn’t just about brute force and break ins. The more common issue that your doors will face is the weather. Heavy rain and wind can cause damage over time if you fail to buy a properly weatherproof set of bifold doors.
Misconceptions About Bifold Door Security
Perhaps the biggest misconception we hear from prospective buyers is that they are worried that aluminium bifold doors are easy to break into. And while there may have been some truth to this 5-10 years ago, it’s not true anymore.
With so much glass, many people believe that it’s easy for a burglar to smash their way in. But it is now standard practice to use toughened glass which is very difficult to break or dislodge.
The idea that your bifold doors are some kind of weak point in your home’s security is simply laughable.
How Secure Is Bifold Door Glazing?
The glazing in aluminium bifold doors is a critical aspect of their security. Glass is often seen as a weak point in your home’s security which can make some people nervous about buying a set of bifold doors.
But the toughened glass used in modern bifold doors is nothing like the glass you may remember from single pane windows. This glazing is incredibly strong and easily stands up just about any force a human can muster.
What Makes NOW Aluminium Bifold Doors The Most Secure?
Hopefully it’s now clear what you can and should expect from a set of aluminium bifold doors when it comes to security. But at NOW Aluminium, we believe that minimum standards are simply not enough.
All our doors come with the Ingenious 6-point locking system which provides incredible security and can stand up to virtually any blunt force. Our doors are also fitted with the 3 star cylinder barrel as standard, which is the highest standard on offer. These are features other manufacturers often try to save money on, ultimately providing a less secure door.
NOW Aluminium doors feature toughened glass as standard, which is designed to withstand significant impact.
For enhanced security, we also offer the PAS24 upgrade, consisting of laminated glass and a number of other additional security features available, making it much harder to break and providing excellent resistance to forced entry.
When it comes to security, NOW Aluminum should always be your first port of call.
Summary
Long gone are the days where bifold doors were a security liability. One of the benefits of modern aluminium bifold doors are as strong and secure as any other entry point into your home… and in some cases more so.
But peace of mind is important, which is why NOW Aluminium goes above and beyond with security with an industry leading approach to both locks and glazing.
If you have any questions regarding the security of our doors, then feel free to get in touch with our team of specialists who will be more than happy to help.
