If you’re a homeowner, protecting your property from intruders is likely at the top of your priority list. One of the most effective ways of keeping your home secure is installing multi-use security screen doors and windows, but what are they, and what is their purpose?
What Are Multi-use Security Screens?
Multi-use security screens are perforated stainless steel mesh sheets that are designed to fit over window and door openings of any size to provide additional security against vandalism and burglary.
Multi-use security screens are produced by several manufacturers in Australia, including Invisi-Gard, and can deliver a variety of functions, from elevated levels of security and fire protection to sun protection and weather protection.
Security
The primary purpose of multi-use security screens is to prevent vandals and burglars from breaking into your home. These security screens are specially designed to blend in with the architectural features of your property and are barely visible from a distance, but they are strong and robust enough to be an effective barrier against trespassers.
Sun Protection
By acting as a solar shading screen and diffusing the rays of direct sunlight, multi-use security screens can improve the energy efficiency of your home. By diffusing the sun’s rays via semi-transparent mesh, multi-use screens reduce the amount of heat entering your home.
These multi-functional screens can also reduce your energy bills by allowing property owners to open their windows safely and allow adequate ventilation and passive cooling, without the need for air conditioning systems.
Fire Protection
Multi-use security screens, such as those produced by Invisi-Gard, are designed with fire attenuation properties and a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) of approximately BAL40. Due to their inflammable construction, multi-use security screens are able to reduce radiant heat and prevent the spread of flames, elevating the fire safety of your home.
If you live in a bushfire-prone area, installing a multi-use screen with a fire attenuation rating of 48-55% can reduce the amount of potential property damage caused by fire.
Weather Protection
If you live in a region of Australia that’s prone to cyclones, a cyclone rated multi-use security screen can offer superior protection for your property and the people within it. For example, Invisi-Maxx (Invisi-Gard’s cyclone rated screen) has been subject to rigorous NATA-certified testing procedures, demonstrating its ability to resist the impact of projectiles and debris travelling at a speed of up to 44m/sec, which surpasses the 35.2m/sec requirement of extreme cyclonic Region D in Australia.
Contact Us
If you’re looking to install high-quality, multi-use security screens in your home or business, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team at Alpha Screens & Glass today. We’ll be happy to provide you with a quote and answer any of your pressing questions.