Abacus Construction Index
USA: Security Doors: Security Door Manufacturers
ABOUT SECURITY DOORS
There are two main types of security door. The first resembles an ordinary external door, with fiberglass or wood finish, but is built of steel and has strong side fixings. The second is an openwork steel door, resembling wrought iron, with tempered glass backing panel. The steel work is available in a wide range of decorative patterns. Both types of security door provide a much higher level of security than is provided by ordinary external doors.
The following leading security door manufacturers have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of security doors, including online catalogs, specifications, colours and materials for security doors, and care and maintenance of security doors.
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RECOMMENDED BOOK ON INSTALLING AND HANGING DOORS
We strongly recommend the book 'Installing and Hanging Doors' by Gary Katz. It covers: choosing a door, choosing hardware, door jambs, hanging doors, and weather-proofing for exterior doors. To read more about this book, and to buy it online at Amazon if you wish, please click on the blue link in the panel below:
LEADING USA SECURITY DOOR MANUFACTURERS
Master Security Doors. Master
Security Doors Inc., of Deerfield Beach, Floriday, is a manufacturer of security
doors. Its website is organized into the following main sections: All Doors,
Hurricane Doors, Fire Doors, Security Doors, Armored Doors, Tornado Doors, Safe
Rooms, Security Closets, and Bedrooms. The Guardian Door System is available
with the following panel finishes: Laminate, Fiber Resin, Aluminium, and
Hardwood. It has five security bolds on the hinge side of the door, and a four
security bold lock with latch. There is an automatic retractable Bottom Sweep,
and a Peep Hole.
American Steel Doors: Security Doors. American Steel Doors, of Richmond Hill, New York, is a leading manufacturer of steel security doors. These are open work doors, in wrought iron style, with tempered safety glass backing. They can be fitted in place of normal entry doors to provide a high level of security. They are available in a wide range of decorative designs, and in the following colors: White, Black, Almond, Green, Chocolate Brown, Bronze, Silveir Vein, and Copper Vein. The are finished in powder coating, treated in baking ovens. The door knobs and locks are available in white and antique or polished brass.
Commercial Construction Products: Security Doors. Commercial Construction Products Co., of Tempe, Arizona, is a family-owned supplier of steel security doors. Its website is organized into the following main sections: Hollow Metal Prefinished or Primed Doors & Frames, Architectural Wood Doors, Aluminium & Fiberglass Screen and Vault Doors, Exit Devices, Garage Doors, Locksets, Hinges, Weatherstrip, Float Goods, and Electronic Keypads & Security Hardware. Manufacturers include: DKS, Amweld, Rediframe, Timely, Steward Steel, and WR.
USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO SECURITY DOORS
Associated Locksmiths of America
Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association
International Door Association
Security Hardware Distributors Association
CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES
We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4Specs at www.4specs.com, Arcat at www.arcat.com, Arcom at www.arcomnet.com, Reed at www.reedfirstsource.com, Sweets at www.sweets.construction.com.
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Other recommended portals: Archbone, Building Design, Homeone Australia, Lighting Directory, Sapling, Stone Network.
Publisher: Abacus Construction Index is a professionally edited directory of recommended construction websites, published by Extonet Ltd which also publishes a directory of the world's best websites. It is financed only by Google advertisements; no payment is received from included websites.
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