How To Secure Your Home for the Holidays with the Right Doors and Screens

Heading away for the holidays or spending more time outdoors during the Christmas period? The festive season is a time to relax, but it can also be a time when homes are more at risk of break-ins, storms, bushfires, and insects. In any case, doors and screens are a solid back-up plan.

The good news? Choosing the right security doors, screens, and shutters can boost your home’s safety and give you that extra peace of mind.

This guide explains how to secure your home for the holidays using Burns for Blinds’ premium security range, such as Invisi-Gard doors, security screens and roller shutters. You'll feel confident no matter your plans with friends and family.

Start with Strong Security Doors at Every Entry

Your doors are your home’s first line of defence. Reliable security doors for your Adelaide property will be made from durable aluminium, available in multiple mesh types and fitted with a 3-point locking system as standard.

Security Doors for Front and Side Entrances

A security door should: 

• Provide strong protection against forced entry
• Allow airflow with insect protection
• Complement your home’s exterior
• Be custom-made for a precise fit

You can try installing:

• Diamond grille security doors
• High-strength mesh-only doors for an unobstructed view
• One-way vision mesh, allowing you to see out while preventing visibility in

Mesh types to think about could be flywire, pet-resistant mesh, Tufflite and Invisi-Gard stainless steel.

Invisi-Gard Security Doors and Screens

If you want strength without compromising your view, Invisi-Gard is one of Australia’s premier security screen brands. Features include:

• 316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel mesh
• Heavy-duty extruded aluminium frame
• Patented EGP retention system (no visible screws)
• Three-point locks and premium hinges
• Tested and approved to Australian Standards

They are excellent for intrusion resistance, clear, open vision, insect protection, and a minimal design. Install in front entry doors, laundry doors, sliding doors, or side access areas.

Don’t Forget Sliding Doors

Sliding doors offer you:

• A smooth, straightforward operation
• Secure locking systems
• High-strength mesh options, including Invisi-Gard
• Excellent airflow and visibility 

Perfect for patio and alfresco areas, pool zones, back yards, and open-plan living rooms. Adding a sliding security door means you can leave the glass door open for fresh air and still feel safe doing so.

Protect Windows and Outdoor Rooms with Invisi-Gard Screens

Windows are another vulnerability, especially if you are leaving them open on hot nights and forgetting to close them.

Invisi-Gard Window Screens

Made from 316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel mesh with a strong aluminium frame, these window screens offer:

• Visibility
• Excellent ventilation
• Insect protection
• Stylish, unobtrusive design

A good choice to install in bedrooms, living areas, street-facing windows, or holiday homes in low-visibility areas.

Patio and Outdoor Enclosures

Invisi-Gard can also be used to enclose outdoor areas, helping you:

• Enjoy insect-free outdoor living
• Improve the security of your patio
• Maintain airflow and scenic views

Roller Shutters for Whole-Home Holiday Protection

Roller shutters offer one of the best all-round protection solutions for your home, especially if you will be away.

Burns for Blinds’ Heroal roller shutters provide:

• Enhanced home security
• 100% light blockout
• Noise reduction
• Insulation against heat and cold
• Protection during storms and bushfires
• A sleek, flush-mounted appearance

Motorisation is another add-on for effortless operation.

What are some of the benefits of roller shutters?

• Create a visible and physical barrier that deters intruders
• Bushfire protection, which protects glass from radiant heat and flying embers
• Shields windows from debris and extreme weather
• Reduce noise from busy roads or loud neighbourhoods
• Save energy by keeping heat out in summer

Holiday Home Security Checklist

Before heading away or settling into summer, keep these things in mind.

Front & Side Doors

• Install a security door with a 3-point lock
• Consider Invisi-Gard for maximum strength and clarity
• Check all locks and hinges

Sliding Doors

• Add a sliding security door
• Ensure tracks are clean and functioning
• Engage all locking points when leaving home

Windows

• Upgrade to Invisi-Gard window screens
  Check flyscreens for damage
  Lock windows when away overnight

Outdoor Areas

• Enclose patios with security screens
• Install roller shutters on vulnerable windows

Whole Home

• Use roller shutters for layered protection
• Combine doors, screens and shutters for full coverage
  Ensure all household members know how to operate locks and screens

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Secure Blinds for Adelaide Homes During the Holidays!

Whether you're travelling or enjoying a stay-at-home summer, Burns for Blinds can help you secure your home with high-quality doors, screens and roller shutters designed for Adelaide conditions.

With more than 70 years of experience, we remain one of South Australia’s most trusted names in window furnishings. Guided by long-term partners Matthew Sims and Mark Greig (each with over two decades of industry expertise), we deliver the quality, innovation, and service our community has relied on since 1953.

Visit one of our four showrooms:

• Norwood
• Gepps Cross
• Seacombe Gardens
• Mount Barker

Contact us by calling (08) 8131 3333 to book a free measure and quote on security blinds, outdoor awnings and blinds, interior blinds, curtains, commercial, and more.

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