Security sliding doors are one of the easiest way an individual can go about protecting their home, their belongings and their family. This doesn’t refer to the traditional sliding patio doors, which are easy to damage and easier still to break. Instead this refers to a specific type of security door that can be used on a patio or porch entrance.
Sliding patio security doors are a hot commodity right now and into that world comes the Sentinel sliding door. Sold as one piece, it actually features two sliding doors with a large design. Inside 5/8” black iron pieces is a floral design made of smaller and thinner curved pieces of metal. The exterior of the door features a 1” square door frame and an additional 3” doorjamb. On both sides and the top of the sliding door there are brackets to support the door and a track along the bottom to keep it sliding effortlessly. Unlike other security doors, this one features a 2 point system to keep vandals from lifting the door off its track to gain access to the home.
Kolbe Windows and Doors is another option for those looking at sliding doors. They offer classic looking doors, designed doors and basic or plain doors. They also allow homeowners to choose from a variety of materials and pick the type and color of the hardware installed on the door. They also provide a warranty on all the door they install, ranging from 10-20 years, all the way up to a lifetime warranty on select models.
Sliding security doors are also available from a variety of companies including
Columbia Manufacturing Company, JELD-WEN Windows and Doors and Marvin Windows and Doors. These sliding security doors are completely customizable to fit the needs of the customer. They can opt for high quality steel, old fashioned wood or even a great vinyl option.
Once a homeowner decides to purchase a set of sliding security doors and decides on an exterior material, they need to look at other options too. They need to decide if they want glass in the door or the more practical Plexiglas. The design of the doors is something else to consider as customers have the option of buying a highly designed set or opting for something plain and basic like the Full View.
A new trend in the world of security sliding doors is the use of blinds added between the piece of Plexiglas or glass inside the doors. The blinds are controlled from the inside of the house and update the amount of protection provided. Previously when a homeowner was out of the house, they had to worry about thieves and burglars seeing inside their house since these doors were fairly open, but this problem has now been eliminated. With a simple flip of the attached button, the blinds go down and shut off the house. Homeowners can now head off on vacation without worrying about anyone seeing their empty house through the sliding security doors.
There are also options for those who want to fix their own sliding doors and make them into security sliding doors. These doors are often found on patios or porch areas that lead from the outside of the house to the inside. Many people have these doors on their own house and yet don’t realize that they can easily turn them into security sliding doors in just a few minutes.
CR Laurence makes a Secondary Security Lock that works well on sliding doors located on the side or back of a house. This small lock contains two steel deadbolts that attach to the bottom of the door, right in the middle. The lock becomes activated when the individual steps on the top of the lock. Not only is it easy to install, but it’s also easy to use. MAG Security makes a similar Window and Door lock that not only works on sliding patio doors, but also sliding windows. It takes only two screws to install the small lock in place.
Customers also have the option of buying a sliding door bar lock, which is available from companies such as Prime-Line Products and NUSET. This product looks very similar to the push bar attached to most sliding doors, but provides much more protection. The bar itself screws onto the sliding door from the inside and can accommodate doors up to 48” wide. Once in place, it prevents people outside from lifting the door off its tracks.
Those who want a little added protection for their house should consider sliding security doors or turning their existing sliding doors into a security door. Homeowners can purchase additional hardware and locks for their doors, or choose to upgrade to a real sliding security door. This prevent burglars from getting into the house simply by lifting the doors off their tracks.
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November 30, 2008, 4:36 am 
