What security grade should a security door have?

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For the front door of a home, at least resistance class 3 is usually recommended, although the number on its own does not tell the whole story.

The European standard UNE-EN 1627 classifies doors by how well they stand up to a break-in attempt, in six classes: the higher the class, the more time and tools it takes to open. The lowest ones stop someone trying to force the door with little more than brute strength and a screwdriver.

What is worth checking besides the class:

On a ground floor or in a house that stands empty for part of the year, it is worth going up a step. We explain it calmly in security doors.

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Installation of security doors with their subframe, and upgrades to existing security doors with a security cylinder, escutcheon, hinge adjustment and seals.

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What is a door closer and where is it worth fitting one?

It is a mechanism that closes the door on its own and without a slam. It suits building entrances, communal areas, shops and doors that get left open or bang. Read the full answer

Can the handles be changed without changing the lock?

Yes, on most doors. The new handle just needs the same spindle and to fit the existing holes; if not, it is adapted with a backplate or a rose. Read the full answer

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