Our doors and windows are much heavier and stronger than standard builder-grade materials — even high-quality models. Some of our security doors weigh 900 pounds. This means that the opening will need to be modified accordingly.

We require 4 inches of solid wood, concrete, or steel to mount the products securely and safely. Once the door or window design is finalized, we can provide an estimate of how heavy the door will be, which may change your structural plans. The final weight is depending on the coverings chosen.

In most cases, matching your custom security door (or window) to the existing doors (or windows) is not a problem. We can match the style and color, and even frosted or dyed portions of the glass.

The notable exception to matching existing decor is the age of the finish. As wood ages, it weathers, which can be extremely difficult to match. While we can probably find a stain combination that matches reasonably well, the unique qualities (oftentimes texture) that age provides will not be feasible.

For some clients, having matching doors is very important, as they don’t want security doors to stand out from regular doors. We understand this concern and make every effort to make such doors blend into the existing aesthetic.

In theory, yes you can choose any room in the house as the “safe room.” However, we strongly recommend bedrooms to be utilized as your FBS Sanctuary™.

Generally speaking, the time required to get to a “safe room” makes them impractical, especially if you were asleep when the intruder entered the home. They’d already have the element of surprise and you’ll be fighting through a haze of just waking up.

You’re most vulnerable when you’re asleep — when you’re unaware of what’s going on around you.

If your bedroom is already designated as your Sanctuary™, there won’t be any reason to wake up and rush to your “safe room.” You’re already in the safe room, and you can talk to the police from there.

In many cases, it’s true that replacing old doors and windows with FBS security doors and windows can convert a space into an FBS Sanctuary™. However, it’s not always the case.

Sometimes, a small number of additional items will be required to secure your room, or architectural changes must be made.

The other consideration is your unique security concerns. Every person’s situation is different, which makes your security requirements different.

To determine what might be required for your space to be completely secure, give us a call or send us an email through the Contact Us form at the bottom of this page.

If the homeowner already has a panic room in the residence, that allotted space can be repurposed. The FBS Sanctuary™ will serve as the safe room once the system is installed.