Security is the most important factor in running a business: if security is poor or inadequate, the rest of what you’re doing will go to waste. It’s in every business owner’s interests to ensure security measures are adequate and building security is a key consideration here. Remember that entrances are the main place where someone could gain unlawful access to a building – security steel doorsets can go a long way towards combatting this. With a specialist secure design and a stronger structure than other types of door, a steel door will be ideal for reinforcing security efforts and making sure a building is well protected.
When choosing secure doors, design, construction and reliability are paramount. It’s essential you choose the right option, so you know you’re doing your best for your building. Here are some of the key considerations to take into account when installing security doorsets for a commercial property:
- Manufacturer. Choosing a good name won’t always get you better quality – but it often will with security products. This is because the industry is very heavily regulated, and the leading brands that have really made a reputation for themselves have done so because they’re accredited. If you choose a quality brand, you’re more likely to receive a quality door.
- Testing. With security doors, you should be especially aware of the RC rating. This stands for resistance class, which shows how well the door stands up to break ins under testing. The testing will be carried out under carefully controlled conditions and different factors will come into play to see how the door performs, including bodily force, simple tools and electric tools. Look out for a rating of RC1 and above, showing the door has been tested. You might also see doors that comply with DIN EN 1627, which is also to do with the burglar resistance of doors, windows, curtain walling and more. When a product has a valid DIN EN 1627 certificate, this shows it is compliant and fulfils the strict requirements of the scheme.
- The overall security of your building. Steel doorsets should be used alongside existing security features, or they should be installed with other security features for the rest of the building. One door alone isn’t going to make as big a difference to security as a whole system would – think about high speed doors for entry whilst working, alarm systems, fencing, and any other measures that are appropriate for your particular place of work.
Once you know what kind of product you’re looking for, you’ll be ready to begin looking at actual doorsets. There will be different features you will come across, that you’ll need to take into consideration so you can find the best ones for you. These include: The door leaf – this is to do with the thickness of the door.
- The door leaf – this is to do with the thickness of the door.
- Frame – usually aluminium is a good option.
- Surface – choose from different finishes.
- Fittings – this involves locks, bolts, escutcheons, levers, handles and keys.
- Hinges – there are three two-part guide rollers, and three-way adjustable hinges.