If you want to keep your business secure, one of the most effective steps you can take is to upgrade its exterior doors. These are the entry points to your building, and they are a key barrier against intruders. Our team at Coastal Contract Hardware has extensive experience in providing and installing commercial doors, and we can help you select the ideal security doors to keep your business safe.
In this article, we’ll go over a few key features that set security doors apart from standard door models.
- Material – One defining feature of security doors is the material they are made of. Security doors need to be strong and durable to resist forced entry, so steel is often the material of choice for these doors. In addition, the door frame also needs to be strong enough to hold the door firmly in the wall, so steel is typically used for this component as well.
- Multi-Point Locks – Another characteristic of security doors is their multi-point locking systems. A standard door has a single lock that connects the door to the frame at just one point, but a security door typically features a three- or even five-point lock system in which multiple bolts along the door connect to the frame at various points. This distributes the force of any blows to the door around the frame, making it harder for intruders to break the door down.
- Hinge Design – A third feature that sets security doors apart is the design and placement of their hinges. Security doors typically use bolted hinges, which prevents intruders from lifting the door off its hinges to get in that way.