September 21, 2017

Not all screen doors are security doors. To be classed as a security door, your door must: 

  • Include a 3 point lock 

  • Have a 5 pin cylinder 

  • Hinge door – Have three tamper resistant security hinges 

  • Sliding door – Have heavy duty interlocks 

  • Have passed all six tests in AS5039 the Australian Standards for performance of security screen doors and security window grilles.
                   

 Dynamic Impact

    

 Shear Test

    

 Jemmy Test

    

 Pull Test

    

 Knife Shear Test

    

 Probe Test
Note: If you add a porthole, hopper hatch or pet door to your door, it is no longer classed as security.