Clearview Door Panels - Preparing Your Home For Winter
Clearview is helping homeowners prepare for winter by replacing their back and front doors. Burglars tend to target older doors as they are easier to force to open.
With our bifolding doors made from aluminium, Bromley residents can seamlessly connect their home to the garden. The glazed panels function as insulators preventing heat loss and transfer of cold.
Multi-point locking systems
A secure door is an important part of any home. Installing multipoint locks will increase the security of your home. As opposed to a standard single-point lock, multipoint locks feature deadbolts at multiple points across the height of the door panel. This makes them much harder to gain entry and provides you with peace of mind knowing that your home is protected from unwanted burglars.
Numerous manufacturers offer multipoint locks which can be installed on sliding doors, french doors, and single entry doors. Some systems have a central deadbolt along with a livebolt as well as hook bolts that are located on top and bottom panels. They can be locked with keys or handles, and the locking points are rotated into position to create an airtight seal.
The best type of multipoint lock for your home will rely on several factors. Be aware of the level and type of security you need, as well as the lifestyle and requirements of your family. If you have children For instance it is best to choose a lock that is easy to operate for them, but difficult for burglars to interfere with could be the best choice.
Our high-security multipoint locking systems, which are insurance-approved, are a great way to improve your home's security. They also aid in improving efficiency in energy use, since they provide a better seal to keep out cold air and rain.
Sash jammers
Sash jammers are now an increasingly popular security feature for windows and doors. They can be installed to either inward or outward opening uPVC windows and doors and are an easy to install, affordable option to enhance your home's security. They are easy to operate, requiring only simply turning the Jammer Arm locking or releasing the sash.
They're a good burglar deterrent as they add an hurdle for criminals to get over when they attempt to break into your home. They also stop windows from being opened in a forced entry situation as well as protecting your home from criminals who may try to make use of the window as a way to escape if they're caught inside.
Sash jammers can be used to protect your uPVC window or door from being pushed by pets, children, or other occupants. They can be easily put in and removed just by turning the handle, ensuring peace of mind for family members.
There are both non-locking and locking sash jammers on the market, so it's important to find out which one is best for you. You can opt for a more expensive model with key locking that is more secure and only accessible from the outside. If you're not sure which sash jammer you should choose seek out an experienced locksmith. They'll be able to offer advice and suggestions that are appropriate for your home.
Glazing options
The glass that you use in your doors and windows play an essential role in thermal performance, security and the amount of light let in to your Bromley & Croydon home. Albion Windows offers their South London clients a variety of contemporary options for glazing made by Planitherm. These options utilize unique coatings and laminated layers to deliver these advantages.
Our energy standard glass offers superb levels of thermal efficiency for your home. The glass has a tiny layer that reflects radiation energy and absorbs solar heat, which helps reduce your heating expenses throughout the year.
Increasing the amount of glazing on your front and back door is among the most effective ways to improve the thermal efficiency of your home. This is because double and triple glass doors are constructed with an air pocket between them that can capture and hold both hot and cold air to help insulate your Bromley and Croydon residence.
Mr Mailey from Bromley was looking to replace his old wooden front door with a more modern one. He didn't want the appearance of his home to be ruined. Clearview began to build his new French doors, using frames made of durable aluminum and toughened glass of 4mm with an argon cavity that provides excellent insulative properties. He chose the Comfort Plus glass option, which helps keep noise to a minimum and shield furniture from damaging UV Rays.
Finishing touches
As Autumn approaches and the nights get darker, homeowners plan to invest in some home improvements before the cold weather arrives. James Mailey from Bromley, London contacted the team at Clearview to find out what new French doors would be the most suitable for his home.
Repair My Windows And Doors created a pair of 3 panel doors with frames made of strong aluminium, and toughened glass. The glass was incorporated with an argon space that gives excellent insulation.
Mr Mailey has chosen to use an overlay stained glass panel as rather than the traditional method of staining that involves gluing small pieces of fragile glass by using 'H' lead strips that are then soldered to the. The overlay stained glass is more durable and offers an excellent security as well as offering an aesthetic improvement.