Metal front doors

Increased security
for front doors of any size

When burglars try to enter homes, their first point of attack, after glass panels or windows, is usually the door itself, using tools to try and break it open. This means that in addition to reliable locking mechanisms or digital security features such as fingerprint scanners, a door made of robust materials such as wood or metal is a great way of increasing passive security. While a uPVC door leaf may be bent out of shape, most burglars will not be able to break open a metal front door in the same manner.

• Security front doors

Among other things, you can add

• security features such as fingerprint scanners
• various types of door handles
• fittings and furnishings
• doors with side panels
• glass elements, sidelights or transom lights

So, for example, you can choose a clean, modern look which metal doors can pull off well. Paint your door in a single, neutral colour such as white or grey, add a sidelight, which will let natural light into the house like a window, and then apply some minimalistic furnishings and a straight door handle. This look is perfect for new buildings that will benefit from a sleek and cool style.

On the flip side, you may want to apply brown pigmentation and wood grain decors to your door as well as rounded, more organic-looking furnishings. In combination with a traditional door handle and perhaps a fan light over the door, this style is perfect for older buildings or ones designed to look charming and cosy.

If you're looking for maximum security, consider using glazing elements for sidelights, glass inserts and transom lights made from security glass.