We’ve been building custom security doors and windows for over 20 years. Our clients span a variety of professions, including world-famous celebrities, heads of state and government officials, and private citizens.
We’re proud to say that none of our products have ever been breached.
We interface with security alarms and surveillance systems. While they’re designed to notify you of unwanted intruders, our products are designed to stop them.
In the interest of full disclosure, we don’t love home alarms. We’d rather keep people out instead of simply letting you know once they’re already inside.
That being said, most of our clients also have alarms in their homes and we work with them often.
This is a common misconception among residential property owners in hurricane zones — particularly Southern Florida, where hurricane-certified windows and doors are required.
Many dealers that sell hurricane-certified windows and doors tell people that they’ll be sufficient security windows, but unfortunately, that’s not the case.
The physical construction of hurricane-resistant glass and security glass are different because these two circumstances are battling different enemies.
Hurricane certification tests are more focused on water entering the residence than force of objects. While a 2×4 is thrown at the glass during testing, it is only thrown once (or twice, depending on the size of the window). Even then, the main reason for this is to make sure water doesn’t enter through the glass once it’s been hit.
On the other hand, security windows are designed to stop an intruder who is using critical thinking skills and possibly tools to assist in the intrusion. Security windows are meant to withstand repeated blows to the same spot, as opposed to one blow here and there by a random object.
But more importantly, security windows and doors are heavily reliant upon the frame. Hurricane-certified windows and doors may be built with aluminum frames, but for the best security doors and windows, you really need steel frames.
The fact of the matter is that intruders may skip breaking your windows altogether. Instead, they may just pop out your frame — which is why the frame and its installation are so critical. Hurricane-certified windows won’t be installed with the same consideration.
That being said, we can make you hurricane-certified windows and doors.
In an increasingly uncertain world, we’ve had an influx of people asking this question. While it seems like an excellent added feature for the residence where you’re supposed to be able to relax completely, bulletproof windows and doors may not be necessary for everyone. We’ve discussed this in further detail in our articles section.
This is another area in which we’ll work with your security team to determine the types of threats you’ve faced. Again, everyone’s situation is different and the recommendations we make in conjunction with your security team will vary accordingly.
Of course, all of our products are designed to prevent unwanted intrusion. Which level of protection is appropriate for you is a matter of necessity and personal choice.
Everyone’s situation is different. We will work with your security team to choose strategic locations to maximize security. There may be weak points or areas that make it easier to climb to a second floor window or balcony.
Some clients choose to order security doors for every opening, but only replace the windows on the first floor. Others add bedroom doors and windows because they feel safer at night.
Ideally, you should have every external opening secured (windows and doors included), but not everyone feels that it’s necessary to do so, nor does everyone have the budget.
