Clearview Door Panels - Preparing Your Home For Winter

As autumn draws near, Clearview is busy helping homeowners prepare their home for winter by providing replacement front doors and back doors. Burglars usually target older doors because they are less difficult to gain access through.

Our aluminium bifold doors allow bromley sash windows homeowners to connect their homes with their gardens. The glazed panels act as insulators that stop the loss of heat and cold transmission.

Multi-point locking systems

A secure door is an essential element of any home. Installing a multipoint lock system will improve the security of your home. Multipoint locks are equipped with deadbolts at multiple points across the door's panels, unlike conventional single-point locks. This makes them less difficult to get into and gives you peace of mind knowing that your home is secure from unwanted intruders.

Multipoint locks are made available by numerous manufacturers and are installed on french doors, single entry doors, and sliding doors. Some systems have central deadbolts along with a livebolt as well as hook bolts on the top and bottom panels. These can be locked using the handle or key, and the locking points are swiveled into position to create an airtight seal.

Choosing the right type of multipoint lock system for your home will depend on a variety of variables. Be aware of the level and type of security that you require, along with the lifestyle and needs of your family. If you have young children for instance it is best to choose a lock that is easy to operate but impossible for intruders to get with might be the best option.

Our high-security multipoint locking systems, that are insured-approved, are a great option to increase the security of your home. They also help improve efficiency in energy by creating a tighter seal against cold air and rain.

Sash jammers

Sash jammers are an extremely popular additional security feature for doors and windows. They can be installed to either inward or outward opening uPVC doors and windows. They are a simple, low-cost alternative to increase your home's security. They are easy to operate with just a simple twist of the Jammer Arm locking or releasing the sash.

They're a great burglar deterrent as they add an hurdle for criminals to get over when they attempt to gain entry into your house. They also stop windows from being opened in a forced entry scenario and protect your home from potential burglars trying to make use of the window as an escape route should they be caught inside.

Sash Jammers can also be useful in preventing your uPVC door or window from being opened by children, pets or other occupants. By a simple twist of the wrist they can be erected and removed for peace of mind for your family.

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Finishing touches

As autumn approaches and the nights begin to get darker, homeowners plan to invest in some home improvements before the cold weather comes in. James Mailey, from Bromley in London, contacted Clearview to find out what new French doors were best for his home.

The team designed the new 3 panel doors, with frames made from toughened and strong aluminium glass. The glass was also fitted with an argon-filled cavity that has excellent insulation properties.

Mr Mailey decided to go with an overlay stained glass panel as opposed to the older style of staining which involves fixing small pieces of fragile glass using 'H' lead strips that are soldered on. Overlay stained glass gives greater durability and security, and an upgrade in aesthetics.