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How To Maintain Your Door Lock And Door Hardware

Key Takeaway Maintain door locks every 6 months in mild environments, every 3 months in coastal, red dirt or industrial areas Use silicone spray on the triple locking mechanism, never WD40, which attracts dust and causes long-term damage U...

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How Can a Fire & Emergency Escape Screen Save Your Life?

Key Takeaway Fire & Emergency Escape Screens give a quick, keyless exit while maintaining full security from the outside Necessary if any of your windows have fixed security screens or grilles and no other accessible escape route remains ...

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Security Door Cost: 2026 Price Guide

Wondering about security door cost in Australia? Security screen pricing varies significantly between suppliers depending on the mesh type, frame system, the complexity of the install and what market you're in. CommandeX is a wholesale provider of...

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What Should I Look For In A Security Door?

With so many different security doors widely available on the market, this security door buying guide explains what to look for in a security door, such as... What is Australian Standards 5039? Australian Standards 5039-2023: Security Screen Do...

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How Are Security Screens Made?

Key Takeaway CommandeX's patented fixing system uses zero screws or rivets, eliminating metal-on-metal contact and galvanic corrosion Mesh is bonded into an extruded aluminium frame using 3M VHB aerospace-grade adhesive The same adhesive...

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What’s the difference between a single lock and a triple lock?

When selecting your security screen door hardware, it’s important to know what the difference is between a single lock and triple lock and what impact each has on a security door. A single lock has one locking point at the centre of ...

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How to safely comply with BCA requirements and open your window more than 12.5cm

About the BCA legislation In 2011, the Children's Hospital at Westmead documented an increase in injuries caused by falls from windows. The hospital established a working party and produced the report Kids Can't Fly, which states: "An increasing num...

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Which Security Screen Is Right For You?

Which CommandeX Security Screen is Right for You? CommandeX offers three security screen systems and one safety screen, each with a different mesh infill designed for different homes, environments and budgets. This guide explains what separates each...

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Modern security screens – Security without sacrificing style

Home security no longer needs to look like a fortress Modern security screens combine strength, style and visibility, protecting your home from intruders, insects and flying embers without obstructing your view or compromising the look of your hom...

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Security Screen Windows and Bushfire Protection

Key Takeaways Ember attack risk: Windborne embers are the primary cause of home ignition during bushfires in Australia, security screens are the first line of defence for openable windows and doors Mesh requirement: AS3959 requires a maximum ...

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