UPVC Double Glazed French Doors
All our French doors have enhanced security features and have on two occasions prevented access from burglars using a steel bar trying to gain access. One of the properties was occupied at the time and in both cases the French doors remained secure and usable and although one suffered moderate aesthetic damage and was replaced at a later time under the household insurance.French doors have gained a name for being a weak link in the homes security some of which is attributed to their typically secluded location at the back of the property but mostly due to inferior entry level budget doors that give a lot less security for only a small saving in cost. See Kent Home Improvements security features
French Door Security
Master and slave doors have their own handle set and both ( not just the slave) are fitted with shootbolt extensions top and bottom. In addition the master door has 2 hookbolts, 2 mortise lock pins, 4 lock cams,1 centre bolt and locking latch. That gives an total of 14 locking points at the meeting rails also engaged in a robust full length one piece keep. It does not stop there as each sash a 4 flag hinges supplemented by 2 internal dog hinge bolts giving the doors 26 points of contact when locked |