Armoured Door Opening Direction: Right, Left, Push or Pull
9 July 2026
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When you order an armoured door, they ask you whether you want it right-hand or left-hand, push or pull, and that is where a lot
About to buy an armoured door and not sure where to start? Security classes, sizes, spec sheets: it sounds complicated, but with the right information the choice becomes simple.
In this archive you’ll find the guides to choosing the right armoured door: how to choose the model that suits your home, what changes between the burglar resistance classes, the difference between an armoured, an armour-plated and a reinforced door, how to take the measurements and how to read a spec sheet without being confused by the numbers.
We guide you step by step, so you reach your purchase knowing exactly what you’re buying and why.
When you order an armoured door, they ask you whether you want it right-hand or left-hand, push or pull, and that is where a lot
You are weighing up an armoured door and you find yourself staring at a list of acronyms, standards and certifications that all look the same.
Armoured door thickness: how thick the leaf should be, the figure that really matters for security and why the millimetres alone are not enough.
Are you considering an RC5 or RC6 armoured door because you think “the higher the class, the safer I am”? It is an understandable line
Fitting an armoured door is the moment when the security you paid for actually becomes security, or stays nothing more than a fine door hung
Armoured door class RC3 or RC4: the real differences (loads, tools, times), when RC3 is enough and when you need RC4 under EN 1627.
Have you asked for a quote on an armoured door and found yourself faced with a spec sheet full of codes: class 3, Ud 1.3,
The difference between armoured, armour-plated and reinforced doors comes down to security, structure and use. Armoured doors are the most common choice and suit homes
A complete guide to choosing an armoured door: the difference between RC3 and RC4, real prices, fitting, insulation and Italian tax deductions.
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