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Resources and practical guides

Want to learn more about the world of internal and armoured doors? Read our articles, packed with useful advice, technical insights and creative ideas to help you make the right choice and improve the security and style of your home.

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burglar deterrents

Burglar Deterrents: What Really Works (and What Does Not)

Which burglar deterrents actually stop a break-in, and which ones only give you the illusion of being protected? Let me tell you straight away,...

ariete armoured entrance door with glass

RC5 and RC6 Armoured Doors: When You Really Need Them

Are you considering an RC5 or RC6 armoured door because you think “the higher the class, the safer I am”? It is an understandable...

armoured door installation

Armoured Door Installation: How to Fit an Entrance Door Properly

Fitting an armoured door is the moment when the security you paid for actually becomes security, or stays nothing more than a fine door...

class 3 or class 4 armoured front doors

Armoured Door Class RC3 or RC4: Real Differences and Which to Choose

Armoured door class RC3 or RC4: the real differences (loads, tools, times), when RC3 is enough and when you need RC4 under EN 1627....
how to open a door without keys

How to Open a Door Without a Key: A Practical Guide

How to open a door without a key: the 5 DIY methods, their real limits on an armoured door and what to do if...
grey ariete armoured door

Armoured Doors with Concealed Hinges: Models, Benefits, Features

Are you considering an armoured door with concealed hinges and wondering whether, on top of looking better, it is also secure and built to...

condensation on the armoured door

Condensation on an Armoured Door: Why It Forms and How to Get Rid of It

Condensation on an armoured door forms when the humid air in your home meets the cold frame. Find out the causes and how to...
armoured door spec sheet

How to Read an Armoured Door Spec Sheet

Have you asked for a quote on an armoured door and found yourself faced with a spec sheet full of codes: class 3, Ud...

external ariete armoured door

Armoured Door Thermal Insulation: What It Is, How It Is Measured, Values

Find out how the thermal insulation of an armoured door works, which values to check and how to cut consumption and heat loss....
difference between armoured, armour-plated and reinforced doors

Armoured, Armour-plated or Reinforced Doors: What Is the Difference

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...