There is a distinct difference between exterior and interior security doors as well as a difference between storm security doors and security entry doors. Security entry doors are those that work just the same as a regular front door, but provide protection at the same time. There are a number of companies currently manufacturing these doors, but one of the best is the China based
Assa Abloy-Wangli Security Products Company Limited (Ltd.).
Take for example their WLE-C 8006. Unlike other companies that try to wrangle customers with fancy names and eye catching titles, this company focuses on letting the door do the talking. This particular model is one of their best and one of the most popular of all the security entry doors they manufacture. The door features additional sidelights made of solid steel to increase the width and make it fit into a variety of doorframes.
The WLE-C 8006 is made of cold-rolled steel, but shoppers can also customize it with a galvanized finish. The door comes in three different thicknesses so that buyers and homeowners can pick the right size for their doorway. Those three sizes are 60, 70 and 90mm thick. In addition homeowners can pick from two different materials inside the door. Honeycomb slab is the most popular, but they also have a specially treated cotton filling that resists fire. It also includes one lock on the side of the door, but can be customized for two locks.
This same company also manufactures the WLE-C8003. This door is much more elaborate and traditional than some of their other offerings. Specially treated steel is molded into the shape of the door and then covered with a heat transfer that mimics the look of real wood. It’s one of the only security entry doors on the market that’s made of steel yet looks like wood. Like some of their other choices, this model comes with the optional sidelights.
The WLE-C8003 is completely customizable. Customers can opt for a different color on the transfer, to match the wood used in their windows, other doors or even their front porch. Additionally customers can pick powder coating instead of the heat transfer if they prefer the look of the steel. The door is available in three sizes: 30”, 32” and 36” wide, but can also be ordered as a smaller or larger thickness.
Customers looking for something more traditional in their entry security door should take a look at the WLE-C8004. This door looks like an old fashioned entryway door, but is actually made of a high gauge steel. The steel is mixed with pieces of plywood to create a door that’s both eye catching and functional. On top of the plywood a PVC film is applied that looks like hardwood. This one definitely gives customers the best of both worlds. Also, because it’s made of plywood pieces on top of the steel, it’s one of the less expensive offerings from this company.
Assa Abloy-Wangli manufactures this model with only one locking mechanism, but gives buyers the option of adding a second to increase their security and protection. This model also has the addition of a peephole on the front so that homeowners can see who’s at the door before opening it. The door is available in three traditional sizes: 30, 32 and 36 inches and in three thicknesses: 60, 70 and 90 mm. However the company welcomes custom orders.
Also available from the company is the double door called WLE-C8002. While the door is available as a single, it’s far more popular as a double door. This exterior security entry door is comprised of individual panels of wood pressed together using a special process to make it more durable. The outer shell of the door is then lined with honeycomb filling and covered in more wood. On top of that is an additional layer of wood and the whole door is then covered with a specially treated piece of PVC. This PVC comes in several different colors or wood grain choices.
Unlike some of their other doors, this double door comes with two locking mechanisms, one on each door. Homeowners can leave both sides locked, or leave only one locked when they need to. In addition there is room on the door for an upper lock or deadbolt. The WLE-8002 is available in three standard sizes of 30, 32 and 36 inches wide and also in three different thicknesses: 60, 70 and 90 mm.
These are some of the best security entry doors available from
Assa Abloy-Wangli Security Products Co. Ltd. The doors combine an elegant look with the protection that all homeowners want in their life. In addition many of their doors are completely customizable, meaning that homeowners can literally have the door manufactured to fit their specific dimensions, no matter how unusual they may be.
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October 28, 2008, 8:34 am 
