Clearview Door Panels - Preparing Your Home For Winter
Clearview is helping homeowners prepare for winter by replacing their front and back doors. Burglars usually target older doors because they are less difficult to gain entry through.
Our bifold doors made of aluminum allow Bromley homeowners to connect their homes seamlessly with the garden. The glazed panels act as insulation which prevent the loss of heat and cold transmission.
Multi-point locking systems
A safe door is a crucial element of any home. Installing a multipoint lock system will enhance the security of your home. Multipoint locks feature deadbolts on multiple points along the length of the door's panel, in contrast to traditional single-point locks. This makes them much more difficult to gain entry into and could provide you with peace of mind that your home is well protected against unwanted intruders.
Multipoint locks are available from various manufacturers and can be used on french doors as well as single entry doors and sliding doors. Certain systems come with an encapsulated deadbolt, as well as live bolts, which are mounted with hook bolts near the top and bottom of the door panels. They can be locked by using the key or handle, and the locking points are swiveled into place to create an airtight seal.
Choosing the appropriate multipoint lock system for your home will depend on a variety of factors. Be aware of the level security you want, as well as your family's lifestyle, needs and preferences. If you have children who are small A lock that is easy to use by them, but difficult to break into, is the best choice.
Our high-security multipoint locking systems, that are insured-approved, are a great option to increase your home's security. They also help improve energy efficiency by creating a better seal against cold air and rain.
Sash jammers
Sash jammers are a popular supplementary security feature for windows and doors. double glazing company bromley repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk can be installed to either outward or inward opening uPVC windows and doors and are a simple, low-cost option to enhance your home's security. The Jammer Arm can be turned to lock or unlock the sash.
They're an effective burglar deterrent as they offer an additional obstacle for criminals to overcome in their attempts to break into your house. They also stop windows from being removed in a forced-entry situation, protecting your home from burglars who may try to use the window for an escape route should they be they are caught inside.
Sash jammers can be used to protect your uPVC window or door from being pulled by pets, children or other occupants. By a simple twist of the wrist they can be erected and removed to provide peace of mind for you and your family.
There are both non-locking and locking sash jammers that are available, so it's important to find out which one is suitable for you. You can opt for a more expensive model with key locking that is more secure and accessible from the outside. Consult a reputable lock expert if you are unsure which sash-jammer to purchase. They'll be able to offer advice and suggestions that are appropriate for your home.
Glazing options
The glass in your doors and windows plays a huge role in the thermal performance, security and amount of light allowed in to your Bromley & Croydon home. Albion Windows offer their South London customers a variety of contemporary glazing options, such as Planitherm that use exclusive coatings and laminated layers to deliver these benefits.
Our energy standard glass option offers superb levels of thermal efficiency for your home. The glass has a microscopically-sized layer that emits radiant energy and absorbs solar heat, which helps to reduce your heating costs throughout the year.
The best method to improve your home's thermal efficiency is to increase the amount of glass you put on your front and rear doors. This is because double and triple glazed doors are created with an air pocket between them that can hold and capture both the cold and hot air to better insulate your Bromley and Croydon home.
Mr Mailey from Bromley was looking to upgrade his traditional timber front door to something more modern, but he didn't want alter the look and feel of his house. Clearview produced his new French door by using frames made from strong aluminium, 4mm toughened glass with an argon-filled space for great insulation. Clearview selected Comfort Plus glass, which helps to reduce noise and also protect furniture from the effects of UV rays.
Finishing touches
Homeowners are planning to make some improvements prior to winter's arrival. James Mailey from Bromley, London approached the team at Clearview to inquire about which new French doors would be the most suitable for his property.
The team designed a pair of 3 panel doors with frames made of strong aluminium, and toughened glass. The glass was also fitted with an argon cavity that has excellent insulation properties.
Mr Mailey selected an overlay stained glass panel rather than the previous style that involved fixing small pieces of fragile tempered glass with 'H" lead strips that were then soldered into the. The overlay stained glass is more durable and offers an excellent security in addition to providing an aesthetic improvement.