Clearview Door Panels - Preparing Your Home For Winter
Clearview is helping homeowners prepare for winter by replacing their front and back doors. Burglars typically target older looking doors since they are easier to gain access through.
Bifold doors made of aluminium allow Bromley homeowners to connect their home seamlessly with their gardens. The glazed panels act as insulation that stop the loss of heat and cold transmission.
Multi-point locking systems
A secure door is an essential component of any property. Installing a multipoint lock system will improve the security of your home. Multipoint locks have deadbolts at multiple points across the door panel, unlike traditional single-point locks. This makes them more difficult to break in and provides you with peace of mind knowing that your home is safe from intruders who aren't yours to keep.
Multipoint Repair My Windows And Doors are available from numerous manufacturers and can be fitted on french doors or single entry doors and sliding doors. Some systems have the deadbolt in the central area and live bolts, which are mounted with hook bolts on the top and bottom of the door panels. They can be locked with the key or handle, and the locking points are swiveled into place to create an airtight seal.
The best type of multipoint lock system for your home will depend on several factors. Take into consideration the level of security you need as well as your family's lifestyle and requirements. If you have kids, for example an alarm that is simple to operate but impossible for intruders to get with could be the most secure.
Our high-security multipoint locking systems, that are insured-approved, are a great way to increase your home's security. They also aid in increasing energy efficiency as they provide a better seal to keep out rain and cold air.
Sash jammers
Sash jammers have become an increasingly popular security feature for doors and windows. They can be fitted to either inward or outward opening uPVC windows and doors and are an easy-to-fit, inexpensive option for increasing your home security. The Jammer Arm can be turned to lock or unlock the sash.
They're an effective burglar deterrent because they create an additional obstacle for criminals to overcome in their attempts to break into your house. They also prevent windows being open in a forced entry scenario, protecting your home from burglars who might use the window for an escape route if caught inside.
Sash Jammers are also useful in keeping your uPVC door or window from being pushed open by pets, children or any other occupants. They can be easily installed and removed, by a simple twist of the arm, which will provide peace of mind for family members.
There are non-locking and locking sash jammers on the market and it is essential to find out which one is suitable for you. You should consider a premium key locking model as it is more secure and can be operated from outside. Contact a reputable locksmith in case you aren't sure which sash jammer to purchase. They will be able to offer suggestions and provide advice that will are suitable for your home.
Glazing options
The glazing on your doors and windows plays a crucial role in the thermal performance of your home, as well as security and how much light it allows into your Bromley & Croydon property. Albion Windows offers their South London clients a range modern glazing options made by Planitherm. These options employ unique coatings and laminated layers to deliver these advantages.
Our energy standard glass offers outstanding levels of thermal efficiency to your home. This glass contains a microscopic layer that is reflective of radiation energy and absorbs solar heat, which reduces your heating costs throughout the year.
The addition of more glazing on your back and front doors is one of the best ways to improve the efficiency of your home. This is because the double and triple glazing doors are made with an air pocket between them that is able to hold hot and cold air to help insulate your Bromley & Croydon property.
Mr Mailey from Bromley is looking to replace his old timber front door with a modern one. He didn't want the appearance of his home to be diminished. Clearview started to make his new French doors, using frames constructed of sturdy aluminium and 4mm toughened glass with an argon cavity to provide excellent insulative properties. He chose Comfort Plus glass, which helps to reduce noise and protects furniture from fading due to UV radiation.
Finishing touches
As autumn approaches and the evenings get darker, homeowners are looking to invest in home improvements before the cold weather arrives. James Mailey from Bromley, London reached out to the team at Clearview to see what new French doors would be most suitable for his home.
The team created three new panel doors with frames made of strong aluminium and toughened glass. The glass was also equipped with an argon cavity that has excellent insulation properties.
Mr Mailey decided to go with an overlay stained glass panel, as opposed to the older style of staining that requires fixing together small pieces of glass that are fragile using strips of lead that are branded 'H' and are soldered into place. Overlay stained glass is more durable and provides the highest degree of security as well as offering an aesthetic upgrade.