Shopping for the best security door for your home's main entrance? All exterior doors should be solid, pick-proof and kick-proof for maximum safety. But security doors shine apart from standard external doors because they give extra protection. 

There are many things to review when you're looking for the right main entry door for your dwelling. Here are a few that should be at the top of your mind. 

Door Material 

Security doors made of steel are a popular choice among homeowners, but don't be fooled – steel isn't the only material used to construct security doors.

Aside from steel, security doors are available in wood, aluminium, fibreglass and composite material (usually solid vinyl). All these door materials offer varying levels of strength and protection, but metal doors give added protection and are harder to breach. 

Aesthetic Impact

Like it or not, your main entrance door is going to impact the outdoor appearance of your home. Choosing a security door that blends nicely with your windows and other exterior features of your home is vital to enhancing the beauty of your entire home.

If you need a high-end security door, nothing can beat the industrial style of a stainless steel door, custom-designed to give your home a modern and stylish look. If you live in the rural areas, solid wood doors may look great, as they'll add rustic appeal to your home. If you want to enjoy the best of both worlds, that is, the protection of steel and the beauty of wood, you can install custom stainless steel doors laminated with wood. 

Level of Maintenance

All doors require some level of upkeep to keep looking pristine. But exterior doors generally need more maintenance attention than interior doors because they are constantly exposed to outside elements. When you're looking for a security door for your home, think about how much effort you'll need to put into keeping it clean and looking like-new at all times.

If you want a low-maintenance door that won't need occasional repainting like timber and some metal doors, composite doors are a great option. If you love the natural beauty of real wood, then you should be prepared to do everything required to protect it from wood defects like rotting and warping. 

If you need help choosing the right security door for your home's main entrance, don't hesitate to contact a window and door specialist in your local area.