Clearview Door Panels - Preparing Your Home For Winter
As autumn is approaching, Clearview is busy helping homeowners prepare their homes for winter with replacement front and back doors. Burglars often target older doors as they are more difficult to force to open.
With our aluminium bifolding doors, Bromley residents can seamlessly connect their homes to the garden. The glazed panels serve as insulation, preventing the loss of heat and cold transfer.
Multi-point locking systems
A secure door is an essential component of any property. Installing a multipoint lock will enhance the security of your home. In front doors bromley to a traditional single-point lock, multipoint locks feature deadbolts in multiple points along the width of the door panel. This makes them more difficult to break in and provides you with peace of mind knowing that your home is safe from intruders that are not yours.
Many manufacturers provide multipoint locks that can be fitted on sliding doors, french doors, and single entry doors. Some systems feature an encapsulated deadbolt, as well as live bolts with hook bolts located near the top and bottom of the door panels. These bolts can be locked using key or handle. The locking points are then rotated to create an airtight sealing.
Choosing the appropriate multipoint lock system for your home will rely on several factors. Be aware of the level and type of security you require, as well as the lifestyle and needs of your family. If you have children who are small, a lock which is simple to use for them, but challenging to break into, is the best choice.
Multipoint locking systems that have high security and insurance approval are an excellent option to increase the security of your home. They also aid in improving efficiency in energy use, since they create a stronger seal that keeps out cold air and rain.
Sash jammers
Sash jammers have become a popular security feature for windows and doors. They are easy to install and are affordable. They can be installed on uPVC doors and windows that open inwards or outwards. The Jammer Arm can be turned to lock or unlock the sash.
They're a great burglar deterrent as they provide a second barrier against criminals when they attempt to gain entry into your home. They also stop windows from being opened in a forced entry scenario, protecting your home from burglars who could use the window as an escape route in case they are they were caught inside.
Sash Jammers are also useful in protecting your uPVC door or window from being pushed open by pets, children, or other people. They are easy to install and removed, by a simple twist of the handle, ensuring peace of mind for your family members.
There are a variety of non-locking and locking sash jammers, so it's important to determine which one is suitable for you. You should look into a key locking version, as it is more secure and can be operated from outside. Contact a reputable locksmith for advice if you're not sure which sash-jammer to purchase. They'll be able to provide advice and suggestions that are appropriate for your home.
Glazing options
The glazing within your windows and doors plays significant roles in thermal performance, security and amount of light let into your Bromley & Croydon home. Albion Windows offers their South London clients a range modern glazing options by Planitherm. These options utilize unique coatings and laminated layers that provide these advantages.
Our energy standard glass provides exceptional levels of thermal efficiency to your home. The glass has a tiny coating that absorbs solar heat and reflects the energy of the sun.
The addition of more glazing on your front and back door is one of the most effective ways to improve the thermal efficiency of your home. This is because the triple and double door windows are designed with an air pocket which can absorb and hold both the cold and hot air to help insulate your Bromley & Croydon property.
Mr Mailey from Bromley was looking to replace his front door made of timber with something more modern, however, he wasn't looking to reduce the appearance or feel of his home. Clearview produced his new French door using frames made of sturdy aluminium and 4mm toughened glasses with an argon-filled cavity for excellent insulation. Clearview selected Comfort Plus glass, which helps minimize noise and protect furniture from the effects of UV radiation.
Final touches
As autumn approaches and the evenings get darker, homeowners are looking to invest in home improvements before the cold weather begins to set in. James Mailey from Bromley, London approached the team at Clearview to inquire about which new French doors would be the most suitable for his home.
The team created three new panel doors with frames made of toughened aluminium that is strong and durable glass. The glass was also fitted with an argon-filled cavity, which has excellent insulative properties.
Mr. Mailey picked an overlay stained glass panel rather than the older style that involved fixing small pieces of fragile tempered glass together with "H" lead strips, which were then soldered into place. Overlay stained glass is more durable and provides a great level of security as well as offering an aesthetic upgrade.