Friday 30 January 2015

How to Increase Life of Steel Doors Installed

How to Increase Life of Steel Doors Installed

Steel is known for its strength, durability and sturdiness. It is due to which this material is used for securing homes and offices through metallic gate ways and Security Grilles London and other areas of the world. These doors not only provide safety against burglary or any other such events but it also help you secure your home or office from sudden fire or extreme conditions. Although Steel Doors London homes cost more than any other material like aluminum however, these doors are prove to be more durable in long run.


Although metallic installation in a home require less maintenance and you can also find maintenance free doors made of steel also but time to time inspection and occasional maintenance can enhance life of these products  more than ever.

Some tips that can help you maintain your security grilles in steel doors London weather are as follow:

Inspection of Parts

Some parts of metallic doors as well as grilles require regular inspection for smooth working. One of the most important parts that should be inspected regularly is hinges of the doors and sees if any defects are visible or not. Smooth working of doors and locks should be checked along with it. Seamless working of door ensures the hinges attached are in proper shape and free of any rust.

Similarly for grilles, joints should also be checked thoroughly. If there is any leakage observed, it should be closed immediately as continuous dripping of water can damage windows completely.

Washing Steel Entrance and Frames
Many manufacturers recommend that you should give wash to your metallic frames now and then. For this purpose using non alkaline and mild detergent along with warm water and rinse it after cleaning with soft cloth. Washing your steel doors and windows can help eliminate accumulation of dust particles and salt on joints and hinges and will keep your fixture work flawlessly.

However, if you are living in coastal area where humidity level is high this process should by repeated once on six months or 12 months. However, if you are living in industrial area you can wash your steel doors and windows after every 3 months.


Use Anti Rust Agents

For long life of hinges attached you can use different anti rust agents that can keep your doors working for smoother for long period of time.

In London these metallic gadgets are preferred due to its effectiveness in safety. Thus, maintenance of these grilles and doors will also ensure continued safety for your office and home.