How to Select the Perfect Sliding Screen Doors for Your Home

Sliding security doors are a tried and true way to secure your home. However, knowing the ideal options for your requirements can take time and effort with so many manufacturers, installers, types and door styles. We have developed this guide to help speed up your decision process without making costly errors.

Here are the main factors you should consider when selecting your sliding screen doors –

Most sliding screen doors are now manufactured from stainless steel or aluminium. Stainless steel offers superior strength; however, it’s essential to understand the different grades of stainless steel. Check out our recent article on security mesh doors, which explains this in more detail.

Perforated aluminium security doors can still offer excellent security and provide an affordable, attractive and lightweight solution. KNA Security can supply and install a variety of 316 marine-grade stainless steel and perforated aluminium doors to meet just about any requirement.

If you live near the coast or in cyclone-prone areas, you’ll need to select materials that are resistant to corrosion and/or designed to withstand cyclonic conditions. Our Invisi-Maxx option is the most formidable security door on the market, and its 1.2mm mesh is rated for Region D: Cyclonic Areas with wind speeds up to 324km per hour!

Our steel security doors are available as alfresco enclosures, hinged security doors, sliding security doors, double security doors and security window screens. You can even add a pet door to allow your cats or dogs an easy entry and exit point to your home.

The ideal configuration for your requirements will generally be dictated by the size of your door or entry point; however, it’s essential to keep this in mind and select a style that suits your needs.

Security is the primary reason that most people install sliding screen doors. As a starting point, your doors and screens should meet, if not exceed, Australian Standards.

If security is paramount, we recommend a 316 marine-grade stainless steel door with a robust triple lock, which offers the highest security/strength rating on the market.

Many of our customers select screens with a high level of airflow because it allows them to enjoy Perth’s afternoon sea breeze while keeping their homes secure.

On the other hand, some people elect for a low airflow rating because they want to keep out the hot air or neighbouring odours. Make sure you select a screen that offers the ideal level of airflow for your requirements.

Sliding screen doors also offer various levels of visibility and privacy. You may want to prevent visitors or intruders from seeing into your home from the outside, whereby you’ll want a screen with a high level of visibility and privacy.

You can even select a screen that allows you to “see out but not in”. Again, be sure to select a door and screen with the ideal level of privacy and security to meet your needs.

At KNA Security, we have developed a grading system to take the guesswork out of rating each door type. You’ll see a star rating next to each type of door and screen, which rates the security, airflow, visibility and privacy out of five stars.

KNA Security is Perth’s most reputable supplier and installer of high-quality sliding security doors that exceed Australian Standards. Our five-star rated customer service, attention to detail, onsite measure and quoting process have positioned KNA as Perth’s most reliable source for high-quality sliding security doors.

If you’re interested in sliding security doors for your home or business, you can request a quote and have peace of mind that your home is safe and secure.

Our stainless steel mesh security doors are the best quality and value for money on the market for several reasons –

• 15-year warranty
• High corrosion resistance
• Triple locking as standard
• 603 TS aluminium frame
• 316 marine-grade stainless steel mesh
• Exceed all Australian StandardsAvailable in 100+ colours, including timber finishes
• Available as hinged security doors, sliding security doors, double security
• doors and security window screens

Our security door Visualiser is the first of its kind in Australia and allows you to match the colours of your home to your new security screen door. Click the image below to get started!