One of the more popular styles of security doors are those that look like wood though they’re actually made of a durable steel. The exterior of the door is covered in material similar to contact paper that has a design of wood including the grain. These doors have the advantage of being stronger than traditional wood security doors and holding up better to the environment. One of the companies making a large variety of doors in this style is
Wuyi Feiyun Enterprise Company Ltd.
The FYcd 101 is one of their more popular designs. The security door itself is made of a high gauge steel covered in a wrapping made to look like a bright cherry wood. The exterior is so realistic that many shoppers are surprised when they actually touch the door and find that it’s made of steel. The design also features a conveniently placed peephole, giving individuals the chance to see out of their home without opening the door.
Shoppers will find that these security door comes in the standard size of 80” tall by 36” wide. They also create special doors for those customers with a specific size door frame that doesn’t meet these requirements. The steel used in this door measure .8mm thick, with an additional 2.0mm of door frame for more protection and strength.
The FY 11 is another security door made of steel yet resembling wood. The door itself comes with an eyehole as well as all the hardware needed to install the door and make it operational. A doorbell, locking mechanism and door handle are all included. Featuring 1.0mm steel panels and cold rolled steel, it’s covered in transfer paper the same shade as cherry wood. To increase the look of wood, they’ve added several panels on the front of the door, similar to those found on regular exterior wood doors.
This same company makes the FY 18 security door that has a more traditional or classic look than some of their other doors. Hot rolled steel and stainless steel are used to create the entire door, including the sill. The door is then covered with a patterned wood grain that can be adjusted to the customer’s wishes. They also allow customers to pick out their favorite hardware for the door and change up the look entirely. The door is available in two standard sizes: 32” by 80” and 36” by 80” and it features 1.0mm sheets of steel. The exterior of the door also has a nice design with pieces of steel resembling marble laid out in a rectangular pattern.
Another option is the security door with model number FY2006. This door is available in different thicknesses depending on the needs of the shopper and it also comes in two different standard sizes: 32” by 80” and 80” by 36”. This one has a large window on the door, directly across from the door handle, which allows those inside the house to see outside without standing at the eyehole. Cold rolled steel is covered with a vinyl skin that mimics the look of wood, with different wood grains and patterns available. This is one of the more basic doors they have available, but it’s fairly popular with shoppers.
Shoppers can also choose model number FY212, which is made of steel, but looks exactly like a wood door. Cold rolled steel is used to create the frame, while stainless steel is also used in the creation of the door. The entire door is then covered in a wood skin that permanently adheres to the materials. This one also has the unique addition of a hook edge that further adds to the protection. The edge is tamper resistant, even when intruders attempt to use basic breaking and entering tools. The steel security door comes in two sizes: 36” by 80” and 32” by 80” and has a 2.0mm frame.
The most traditional of all their faux wood security doors is the FY06. This really does look exactly like a wood entry way door, complete with the Bible cross pattern. Cold rolled steel and steel sheets of .8mm are used to create the basic 2.0mm frame and then covered with the vinyl skin. A computer generated machine carefully rolls the steel pieces to create the basic carved look of the door. The two standard sizes of 32” by 80” and 36” by 80” are available in this door choice.
Security doors made of steel are the perfect choice for homeowners that want the utmost in security. These doors can take a beating and still look beautiful. They can face more pressure from a homeowner than any other type of door on the market. There are a number of reasons why someone may purchase a steel security door, but the best protection is obviously the most popular reason.
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November 10, 2008, 6:33 am 
