Why You Need To Install Cyclone Resistant Security Screens
June 20th, 2016
Even if you don’t live in an area that’s commonly hit by wild weather conditions, there’s a level of peace of mind as a homeowner that can only really be enjoyed if you have properly secure, cyclone resistant security screens. Not only will these screens be able to protect your house against anything Mother Nature has to throw at it, it will also add an extra level of security to ensure your home is protected against nasty intruders and other threats. We’re going to explain the ins and outs of cyclone resistant security screens, talking about cyclone testing and the benefits of adding this extra layer of protection to your home.
What is cyclone testing?
Well, for a screen to be deemed cyclone resistant it has to go through a thorough series of tests that will put the structure through its paces. Cyclone testing actually tells you a lot about the security screen you’ve purchased and just how well equipped it is to stand up to the rigours of the elements and protect your home from untoward threats.
The Australian Standards test for cyclone resistant screens generally consists of a missile test and a ballistics test. Each test is a little different, but reveals a lot about the strength of the structure and how well equipped it is to provide protection for your home. In the missile tests, a 4kg timber block is directed at the security screen, providing a simulation of a focused strike of heavy magnitude. In the ballistics test, five steels balls, approximately 8mm in diameter and each weighing two grams, are fired at the security screen. The ballistics test is designed to provide a simulation of a series of projectiles striking the structure.
While gruelling, cyclone testing is the best way to determine whether or not your screen door has what it takes to stand up to the rigours of protecting your home from storms, burglars, wild winds and perhaps even worse. If your cyclone resistant screen can pass the minimum Australian Standards test you can have the confidence and peace of mind that a homeowner can enjoy when they know their home and contents are secure from all threats.
What are the benefits of installing a cyclone resistant security screen?
Well, aside from the obvious benefits that come with having a house that’s shielded by an extra layer, cyclone resistant security screens provide a range of additional benefits.
Resistant to burglars and robbery
If you only have a standard front door, or even just a cheap, traditional screen door there’s essentially only one (in some cases flimsy) barrier between everything that’s valuable in your life and someone on the outside who could turn your world upside down by stealing your possessions or worse. By installing a cyclone resistant security screen you can ensure your house is safe from any kind of burglary attack, whether they’re trying to enter with a knife, screwdriver, cutting pliers or blunt force.
Resistant to weathering and corrosion
Cyclone resistant security screens are made from top notch products that are properly treated, ensuring they’ll stand up to the rigours of weather for years to come. If you want a product that will provide security you can rely on without messing with the design (and potentially lowering the value of) your home, your best bet is always going to be installing a cyclone resistant security screen.
Superior lines and corners
Another advantage that comes with these security screens is the fact that they are generally constructed with a fully welded frame. Not only do the seamless welded corners make the cyclone resistant screen look as though it’s all made in one piece, the weld actually makes the product stronger than the parts that are joined, creating a heightened level of security that you can count on for your home and possessions.