Security
Front Door Security Features That Actually Matter
PAS 24, Secured by Design, multi-point locking, hinge bolts and glazing — what actually contributes to a secure aluminium front door....
A well-specified front door is the single most-used element of a home. Here's how Schüco aluminium entrance systems compare on security, insulation and finish.
Independent guide to Schüco aluminium entrance doors — panel designs, thermal and security ratings, and where to view them in Hertfordshire.
Our editorial coverage of entrance systems systems focuses on the specifications actually installed in Hertfordshire homes — not the marketing gloss. Each guide below breaks down system depths, thermal figures, panel weights, security ratings, and where each specification is worth the cost.
We are not affiliated with Schüco. Coverage is editorial — we recommend authorised fabricators for supply and installation, and we point out where alternative manufacturers offer competitive specifications.
75mm frame depth with enhanced thermal break for aluminium front doors.
Police-approved product certification available across the range.
Kubu integration available without compromising physical security.
Passivhaus-suitable specifications in optimised builds.
PAS 24, Secured by Design, multi-point locking, hinge bolts and glazing — what actually contributes to a secure aluminium front door....
Smart-lock front doors on a Schüco aluminium door — how integration with Kubu smart-lock technology works, and where it makes sense....
Schüco AD UP 75 is the entrance-door specification for aluminium front doors with high thermal and security ratings. Full breakdown and specification ...
Our editorial team doesn't supply doors or windows. For homeowners looking to source Schüco systems in Hertfordshire, 5EC Aluminium's entrance systems range is one of the authorised specifications covering the same systems reviewed in the guides above — with local delivery across St Albans, Hertford, and wider Hertfordshire.
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