8 Reasons Why SecureView Eclipx Security Screens Are The Right Choice
December 7th, 2015
Security screens are part of our Aussie way of life. They allow us to cool our homes in summer while keeping unwanted visitors outside where they belong. But with so many security screens available on the market all claiming to be the best, how do you find one that ticks all the right boxes?
Well by simply landing on this page, your search for security screens is over, and this article will give you 8 good reasons why. SecureView Eclipx security screens from CommandeX provide the perfect all-round package, offering quality, affordability, strength, durability, good looks, and above all, excellent security features. Lets look at these in more detail.
1. Security
The only way to really know if a security screen will help keep intruders out is to actually try and get past it yourself. And that’s what CommandeX did with SecureView Eclipx security screens. Made from the finest 316 marine grade stainless steel mesh, these screens have been independently tested by scientists from Curtin University in Western Australia.
As a result of these tests, SecureView Eclipx door and window security screens have been proven to be both strong and secure, and able to withstand heavy impacts and attempts to jemmy them open or cut them with a knife.
The tests carried out on SecureView Eclipx security screens include:
- The Impact Test – A large pendulum weight generating 100j of impact energy at a specified point over a series of 5 impacts,
- The Jemmy Test – An attempt to pry them off their mounting frame using a mechanical winch, and
- The Knife Shear Test – Three attempts (using a new blade each time) to cut the mesh using a heavy duty knife applied with mechanical force.
SecureView Eclipx security screens passed all these tests with ease, and continues to do so in regular ongoing testing. Above that, it not only complies with but exceeds Australian Standards AS5039-2008.
2. Child safety
Falls are the most common cause of injury in children, with more than 8,000 admitted to New South Wales hospitals each year due to a fall. And with more people choosing to live in multi-storey homes and apartment buildings, falls from windows and balconies now account for many of these injuries.
SecureView Eclipx and Xceed Fallsafe security screens are an affordable way to keep your children safe from falls. Unlike normal fly screens, they’re independently tested to comply with Building Code Association (BCA) guidelines, which state that a window cannot open more than 12.5 centimetres or the screen must be able to withhold 25kg of pressure in three different points.
3. Fire safety
Fire can be a danger both in and outside the home, and SecureView Eclipx security screens offer three levels of fire protection:
- Bushfire protection – SecureView Eclipx stainless steel doors have been tested under Australian Standard AS3954-2009 and are fully compliant with Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) 12.5,19,29,40.
- House fire protection – SecureView Eclipx security screens have been tested under Australian Standard AS1530.4-2005, Appendix B7, and achieved a 46.6% reduction in radiant heat flux between the inside and outside of the product when exposed to incident radiant heat,
- Family protection – Fire & Emergency Escape Systems fitted with SecureView Eclipx security screens feature an easy unlock latch that allows for a quick and keyless escape from danger without compromising your everyday security.
4. Durability
When you buy new security screens for your home, you want them to last the distance. They need to be able to withstand the elements and go on performing for many years into the future. And SecureView Eclipx security screens are as durable as they come. Made from 316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel – the highest in the industry – they offer superior strength and greater corrosion resistance.
And SecureView Eclipx Stainless Steel and Xceed Perforated Aluminium Security Screens employ a unique chemical bonded fixing system that eliminates the need for screws and rivets (a source of rust), and is the same product used on commercial aircraft wings and skyscrapers.
5. Cyclone safety
If you live in a cyclone prone part of Australia you’ll be pleased to know that SecureView Eclipx security screens comply with Australian Standard 2010:AS/NZ1170.2, Category 3, which tests for resistance to flying debris as experienced in a Category 3 cyclone. And in fact, SecureView Eclipx security screens actually surpass this standard, easily resisting a 4kg timber travelling at 15 metres per second.
6. Aesthetic appeal
The problem with some security screens is that they make your home look like a prison. They can also prevent light from entering, and obscure your view of the outside world. Luckily, SecureView Eclipx security screens are as aesthetically pleasing as they are strong, blending in seamlessly with any facade. Their innovative weave reduces heat and glare without forfeiting natural light, and the black powder coating makes them easy to see through.
7. Insect proof
One of the main reasons we have screens in Australia is to keep out flies and mosquitoes, and SecureView Eclipx security screens keep all kinds of insects at bay. With a weave that’s only slightly larger than a standard fly screen, SecureView Eclipx screens will keep most insects out of your home. And with a hole aperture only .625mm bigger, Xceed security screens will provide similar protection from a host of buzzing and biting intruders.
8. A name you can trust
The last, and perhaps most important, reason why you should choose SecureView Eclipx security screens from CommandeX is because they’re a great product from a 100% Australian owned company.
Starting off as a small family business in Sydney and Brisbane, CommandeX now has over 200 licensees all across Australia, all of whom are committed to providing quality products and service at a price to suit every budget.
So continue your search for security screens by all means, but as you wade through the myriad websites out there, keep these 8 points in the back of your mind. And if you can’t find a competitor who matches all of these features, visit CommandeX for a free measure and quote on your new SecureView Eclipx security screens from Commandex.