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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 one ...

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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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Diamond Grille vs Modern Mesh Security Screens: What’s the Difference?

Key Takeaway Diamond grille was never independently tested to a security standard, modern mesh security screens are tested to AS5039-2023 across knife shear, pull, anti-jemmy, impact and probe resistance Diamond grille has open gaps too l...

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Why You Need Cyclone Resistant Security Screens for Your Australian Home

Key Takeaway Cyclone resistant security screens must pass missile and ballistics testing under AS/NZS1170.2:2021, on top of standard AS5039-2023 requirements CommandeX SecureView withstands timber debris at 30 metres per second, double the ...

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Australian Standards Explained AS 5039-2023: Security Screen Doors and Security Window Grilles

Key Takeaway AS5039-2023 requires passing six tests: knife shear, impact, anti-jemmy, pull, probe and shear AS5039-2023 is the product standard; AS5039.2:2024 is the separate installation standard, both must be met for full compliance SecureView...

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SecureView vs Invisi-Gard – Which Security Screen is Right for Your Home?

SecureView and Invisi-Gard are two very closely matched security screens on the Australian market. Same steel grade, same tensile strength, same wire diameter. So why do tradies across Australia choose SecureView? When you choose SecureView you ar...

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SecureView vs Crimsafe – Which Security Screen is Better for Australian Homes?

Commandex Fixing System

Key Points  Mesh: SecureView uses 316 marine grade stainless steel. Crimsafe uses 304 structural grade. Fixing system: SecureView uses a patented two-part keyway with 3M VHB aerospace adhesive, zero galvanic corrosion. Crimsafe uses a sc...

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