(ARA) - Those concerned with home security will be intrigued by new door
and glass technology that can help make homes safer without the "iron bar"
look.
Combining several design innovations and a remarkable new glass similar to
the security glass being used in U.S. government buildings, Larson Manufacturing
has developed what may be the world's toughest and most beautiful storm door.
Marketed under the name SecureElegance, this door just became available to consumers
this year.
SecureElegance doors are made with a special type of security glass that
is reinforced with a KeepSafe plastic interlayer, which is invisible to the
eye. The tough plastic interlayer is produced using heat and pressure to bond
a polyvinyl butyral (PVB) plastic interlayer between two panes of tempered glass
thereby creating a glass sandwich.
Similar to the glass found in front windshields in cars, the glass doors
may crack upon impact, but the glass tends to remain in its frame continuing
to offer protection even after repeated blows from an intruder. This strong
glass can withstand repeated blows from blunt objects such as crowbars, baseball
bats and sledgehammers.
In addition to incorporating a tough plastic interlayer, SecureElegance doors
utilize a tough metal frame, hidden hinges and a triple locking system that
is unique to the industry. Combined, they are as good for security as the traditional
"barred" storm doors but infinitely more attractive.
Jeff Rief, of Larson Manufacturing explains that the company's objective
was to make these doors look like conventional full glass models, so they don't
appear to be an obvious barrier from inside out. According to Rief, "We
wanted people to be able to open their homes and let in light without compromising
their safety, or the look of their home."
The glass used in the design of the SecureElegance doors provides additional
benefits, including helping to significantly reduce exterior sound, blocking
99 percent of UV rays and improving insulating qualities.
Larson moved quickly to perfect this line of doors, which is currently available
at Lowe's stores nationwide. As the concept continues to catch on, Larson intends
to broaden the line. For more information about SecureElegance doors, visit
www.lowes.com/larson.
Courtesy of ARA Content
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