How Secure are Sliding Doors?

The Advantage Of Sliding Doors

Sliding doors have become a staple in modern homes, celebrated for their sleek aesthetics and space-saving design. They flood interiors with natural light and offer easy access to outdoor spaces. However, while their functionality and style are undeniable, many homeowners share a concern: how secure are sliding doors?

Let’s break down the security of sliding doors and highlight effective safety measures to improve the safety of your home.

Sliding Doors

Sliding doors operate horizontally on a track, offering a space-efficient alternative to traditional hinged doors.

Their appearance makes them a popular option, and are commonly used for exterior access to gardens, patios, and decks, they are typically constructed from wood, aluminium, or uPVC, with glass panels to maximise natural light. 

Do Sliding Doors Compromise Security?

The glass panes in sliding doors are designed to maximise natural light, but they are often perceived as a potential security risk. However, additional layers of glass, such as in double-glazed doors, significantly enhance strength and durability, making it much harder for intruders to gain entry by applying force or attempting to break the glass. Therefore it is worth investing in double glazing for the added sliding door security, as well as many other benefits

Ways To Improve Sliding Door Security

Sliding doors, with their expansive glass panes, can sometimes be perceived as a potential weak point for intruders. To address this, it’s essential to prioritise and enhance their security features, ensuring your home remains safe and well-protected.

Here are some effective ways to maximise the security of your sliding doors:

Reinforced Locking Mechanisms
The first security feature to maximise sliding door security is to ensure there is a robust locking system in place. Sliding doors with a multiple-locking system are a great way to make it harder for intruders trying to enter via the sliding doors. 
Impact-Resistant Glass
Fitting impact-resistant glass into sliding doors increases the strength of the glass panes within the sliding doors, making them harder to break. This glass will be able to handle strong forces and lots of pressure such as in the event of a burglar attempting to break in.
Anti-Lift Devices
Anti-lift devices are fitted into doors to ensure they can not be lifted from their tracks. Lifting doors of their tracks is a common and often overlooked way intruders can enter buildings or houses without access. 
Sensor Alarms and Surveillance
Fitting door security cameras and sensors is a great way to further increase your sliding door security. Add sensor alarms fitted onto doors as these alert you if the door is being unexpectedly opened and cameras that can monitor who is opening the sliding doors.
Regular Maintenance
Regular maintenance is especially important to ensure the locking system, tracks, and rollers are working properly. To ensure your sliding door security is the best it can be, it is worth looking into upgrades such as reinforced locking systems, impact-resistant glass, and cameras. Regular maintenance is equally as important to ensure the security features remain effective over time.

PREMIER SLIDING DOORS

At Premier Windows, we specialise in providing high-quality, secure sliding doors and double glazing solutions tailored to Perth’s unique climate and lifestyle needs. To learn more about how our products can enhance your home’s security and energy efficiency, visit our Double Glazing Perth page.

Don’t hesitate to contact Premier Windows & Doors regarding any questions about sliding doors, double glazing, and more. 

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