Clearview Door Panels - Preparing Your Home For Winter
Clearview is helping homeowners prepare for winter by replacing their back and front doors. Burglars often take advantage of older doors since they are more difficult to force open.
With our bifolding doors made from aluminium, Bromley residents can seamlessly connect their home with the garden. The glazed panels function as insulators, preventing the loss of heat and cold transfer.
Multi-point locking systems
A secure door is a crucial element of any property. Installing a multipoint lock system will improve the security of your home. Unlike a traditional single-point lock, multipoint locks come with deadbolts in multiple points along the height of the door panel. This makes them much harder to break into and will provide you with peace of mind that your home is well secured from unwanted intruders.
Multipoint locks are made available by many different manufacturers and are installed on french doors as well as single entry doors and sliding doors. Some models have a central deadbolt or livebolt, as well as hook bolts on the top and bottom panels. They can be locked by keys or a handle. The locking points are then swiveled to create an airtight seal.
The best type of multipoint lock for your home will depend on a variety of variables. Think about Repair My Windows And Doors of security you need, as well as your family's lifestyle and requirements. If you have young children, a lock which is simple to use for children, but is difficult for intruders to access, might be the best option.
Multipoint locking systems with high security and insurance approval are an excellent option to enhance the security of your home. They're also ideal for improving energy efficiency by creating more secure seal against cold air and rain.
Sash jammers
Sash jammers are a sought-after supplementary security feature for doors and windows. They are easy to install and inexpensive. They can be put in on uPVC windows and doors that open outwards or inwards. They are easy to operate, requiring only a simple twist of the Jammer Arm locking or releasing the sash.
They're a great burglar deterrent because they are a second obstacle for criminals when trying to gain entry into your home. They also keep windows from being opened in a forced entry scenario to protect your home from potential burglars who might use the window for escape routes if they are they were caught inside.
Sash jammers can also be used to stop your uPVC window or door from being pushed down by children, pets or other occupants. They can be easily put in and removed, with a quick turn of the arm, which will provide peace of mind for your family members.
There are both non-locking and locking sash jammers available and it is essential to find out which one is suitable for you. You should look into a key locking model, since it's more secure and can only be operated from the outside. If you're uncertain about which sash jammer to choose seek out a reputable locksmith. They can provide guidance and suggest products that best suit your home.
Glazing options
The glass in your windows and doors plays a crucial role in the thermal performance of your home, in addition to security and how much light it lets into your Bromley & Croydon property. Albion Windows offer their South London customers a variety of contemporary glazing options, such as Planitherm that use exclusive coatings and laminated layers to offer these benefits.
Our energy standard glass option provides exceptional levels of thermal efficiency for your home. This glass is made up of a microscopic layer that reflect the sun's energy and absorbs solar heat, which helps to reduce your heating expenses throughout the year.
The most effective way to increase your home's thermal efficiency is to increase the amount of glass you put on your doors at the front and back. 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 better insulate your Bromley and Croydon home.
Mr Mailey from Bromley was looking to replace his traditional timber front door to something more modern, however, he wasn't looking to alter the look and feel of his home. Clearview started to make his new French doors, using frames made of strong aluminum and toughened glass of 4mm with an argon cavity for excellent insulative properties. He selected the Comfort Plus glass option, which also helps to keep noise to a minimum and protect furniture against fading from damaging UV radiation.
Final touches
Homeowners are considering making some improvements prior to winter's arrival. James Mailey from Bromley, London has contacted the team from Clearview to find out what new French doors would be the most suitable for his property.
The team created a pair of new 3 panel doors that have frames made from strong aluminium and toughened glass. The glass was also fitted with an argon-filled cavity that has excellent insulation properties.
Mr Mailey chose an overlay stained glass panel over the traditional style that required fixing small pieces of fragile tempered glass with 'H" lead strips that were soldered in place. Overlay stained glass is more durable and offers a great degree of security in addition to providing an aesthetic upgrade.