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Home        Products        Contact UsJuly, 2010 ~ Issue #13

                  | Iron Entry Doors |Security/Screen Doors | Iron and Wood Gates |                     

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  | Security Film | Pool/View Fencing | Patio Furniture |
Iron Security Doors And Gates: Finding The Right Fit

Tuscan Security DoorRegardless of the wide variety of iron security doors and wrought iron gates available, care should still be taken in the selection process. Whether buying for the home or office, making the wrong choice can be disastrous and expensive.

Important Considerations When Choosing Iron Security Doors and Gates

Choosing an iron security door or gate is not a difficult task. Nonetheless, one can become overwhelmed by the sheer number of options offered.

It therefore makes sense to have some idea of what type is desired beforehand. Other factors which will play a role in making a choice include:

* Size: Specific measurements need to be made to ensure that it will fit the space. This is especially true for those that are larger than a standard size.

* The style: While the choice depends on own personal taste, the style chosen must be a good match for the building. An overly elaborate design may not work for an office. Similarly, a style that is too plain may not be the best fit for a home.

* The type of material used: Some iron gates and doors have glass or other material added to make them more attractive. The type of material selected will depend on personal preference, the look that is desired, the wear and tear expected, and cost.

* The location it will be used: A main Wood Gates are Common for Entries to Back of Houseentrance iron gate may require a more robust frame than a courtyard gate and should be stronger. It is preferable that a gate or door at the front of the house should be a more attractive design, depending on the cost and the buyer's budget. It should also be noted that gates leading to the back of the house typically are wood or solid plate, giving privacy to the homeowner.

* The purpose: Some people buy these entrances simply for the look, while others have a specific purpose in mind. The goal can be to improve security of personnel or highly valuable equipment or improve property value and aesthetics. The reason will greatly influence the choice that is made.

Getting it Right

Iron Entry and Courtyard Gates
Iron Entry and Courtyard Gates
Since iron security doors and gates tend to be expensive, making the right choice is simply good sense. No homeowner wants to endure the added expense of adjustments to accommodate an improperly hung door or gate. Some steps which will help in avoiding this include:

* Ensure that all measurements have been done before going to purchase these fixtures. If you can't find one with the measurements you have, a custom design is the best option. Again, the type and style purchased will depend on budget and where it will be placed.

* If the building is in the construction phase, explore iron security door options and work this into the budget. Including them in the plan and initial budget for a building is a wise idea. This may also help to save money, since the right size spaces would have been created to hang them.

* If the space for the iron security door is not big enough, ensure that professionals are involved in any remodeling of the structure. This applies to installing gates as well.

Iron security doors and wrought iron gates come in a wide variety of colors, sizes and finishes. This ensures that any home or building owner will never have a shortage of options.

The popularity of gates and doors made from wrought iron underscores the demand for something outside the ordinary when it comes to home design. The timeless appeal of wrought iron combines the beauty of the architectural design with strength and security.   For more information visit us online.
Patio Sunscreens for Energy Efficiency and Protection 

 

SunscreensFirst Impression offers two varieties of sunscreens that block either 80% or 90% of UV rays.  Sunscreens will effectively reduce your utility bills in the summer by 20-30%.  Light is still allowed through your home but the glare is reduced dramatically.  This flame and fade resistant fabric (made from a unique and durable PVC coated polyester yarn) will endure through the harsh Arizona temperatures and drastic environmental changes.  Because of the tight weave, sunscreens allow you privacy in your home.  However, you'll still be able to enjoy the breeze throughout your home year round.  The reflective quality of sunscreens allows you to see out, but outsiders can't see into your home.  This allows for another layer of safety in your home from people peering into your home unexpectedly.  Outside of protecting your valuables from visibility, sunscreens also protect your furnishings as it blocks the sun's rays and thus prevents bleaching.  First Impression offers 5 sunscreen colors, and 4 sunscreen frame colors.  Available with grids for support or arched for unique hsaped windows, First Impression will customize a sunscreen package that will work for your home or office.  For more information or to setup a free in-home estimate call (800) 361-7989.  More information is available online here.

Increase Security with Quality Glass Film

First Impression Security Doors Inc. is nationally and locally certified to install a protection film from LLumar, the world's best-selling brand of glass treatments film. "Since glass, in many cases, is your weakest link, we did a lot of research to find the world's best manufacture of security glass & window film and I am excited to add this to our list of security products. Bringing products in like this is what makes us different from our competitors. In addition, we locally fabricate our steel and ironwork vs. importing them." 

First Impression Security DoorsThis product mostly available for bomb & blast-prone structures, severe weather areas, or federal and government buildings has been re-mastered and affordably priced for commercial as well as residential applications.

 

"Earlier this year, this product successfully passed a series of governmental hurricane, bomb and blast testings," said Shawn Goodwin, Director of Commercial Business for First Impression Security Doors.

 

"We are confident our clients will feel a great sense of security when applying this product on their windows and doors. The first protection feature is a dramatic increase in the glass strength, by as much as 150 percent. The second protection feature is the elastic property. If the glass is broken the security film will continue to hold the glass shards in place like a protective net. Should the attack continue, the security film is capable of stretching and deforming up to 150 percent of the film's original size. This means a 24 by 24 inch window could reshape to approximately 36 by 36 inches in size."

 

Price for this film on an average home would be $1,500-$1,800.

 

Also available is a graffiti guard and glass film. This product can be used on almost any smooth surface to protect against graffiti and other types of vandalism.

For more information, visit www.firstimpressionsecuritydoors.com.

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We are absolutely thrilled with our door-it's even better than we anticipated and the installers did an outstanding job....we're thrilled with our door. Absolutely, spectacularly thrilled with our doors. They are twice as good looking as we anticipated and the installers were killer good. The installation was spectacular. We couldn't be happier and we will tell everyone we know that sees our door, That's First Impressions and we couldn't be happier!"
 
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Gary was also really good. He was excellent because we had some pretty distinct things that we were interested in and he was really good with offering suggestions and he wasn't hesitant about saying whether something was a good idea or not. He was great at providing input and was honest with us. He didn't say, "That's perfect, that's great!" He was honest with us and was someone that you could quickly develop trust with. That is important with someone in sales.
 
The door, it's spectacular! We didn't order right away because I had a hesitant feeling ... I could order a $400 door from Home Depot, but they're $400 pieces of crap! We bit the bullet and went with you guys. Your sales team and installers are top notch professionals. I did a lot of research before and looked and saw the Better Business Bureau rating and contractor licensing available oneline and both say good things. Terrific!"
 
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