SecureView stainless steel security screens

No. The mesh is 0.8 mm wire with a 1.575 mm gap, and from inside it reads as a light tint rather than a screen. Most people say the view is clearer than they expected, especially compared with a grille. Just under 43 percent of the mesh is open area, which is what lets the breeze through. If you want even more airflow with a little less visibility, Xceed perforated aluminium is the other option.

Because the mesh is 316 marine grade stainless steel, the grade used on boats, and the frame is Interpon powder coated. If you live within about 500 metres of the water or get red dust, ask about the Saltwater Series, which is SecureView built for saltwater regions and has its own page; it is rated for 20,000 hours of salt spray against 10,000 for standard. Either way, rinse with fresh water every few months.

It is designed for that job. SecureView is certified as a fall-safe screen and complies with the Kids Don't Fly building code, which means it can be used on upstairs windows instead of window restrictors, so you can open the window fully. It is not a substitute for supervision, and the screen must be fitted and fixed correctly, which is why we install rather than supply. BasiX is our lower-cost fall prevention option.

Warm water, a few drops of dish soap and a soft cloth or sponge, then rinse with fresh water. Every six months is enough for most suburbs; every two to four weeks right on the coast or near a busy road. Do not use abrasive pads, and keep cleaning solution out of the lock; use graphite powder on moving parts rather than WD-40. The full guide is on the care and cleaning page.

SecureView comes with an 11-year warranty. Locks and accessories are covered for a shorter period. Keeping the screens clean as described in the care guide is a condition. The warranty page lists every product's terms in one place and explains how to make a claim.

Yes. SecureView is rated BAL 12.5, 19 and 29, which covers most bushfire-prone zones in South East Queensland. If your certifier asks for BAL 40, talk to us first, because the answer depends on the whole assembly, not just the mesh. Our BAL guide explains what the levels mean.

Barrier and Security grade doors come with a three-point lock that engages at the top, middle and bottom. The Security grade adds a premium triple lock, a 5-pin cylinder and four security-pin hinges, which stop the door being lifted off even if the hinge pins are attacked. A digital keypad lock is an optional upgrade on hinged doors.

Almost any. It is custom made, so sliding, hinged, stacker, bi-fold and pivot doors, fixed, sliding and awning windows, fire escape windows and full patio enclosures are all regular jobs. We have screened a 4,430 mm window run in Paddington and oversized doors in New Beith. Unusual shapes and corner doors are covered on the custom openings page.