I don’t understand where the adhesive mohair is intalled. Why on the exterior face of the doorstop when in fact the security screen stops against the stop bead. It does not make sense. Please explain
Hi Skye, Thank you for reaching out. If you download the written instructions it will explain the adhesive mohair better as the video is for the standard fit only. The adhesive mohair is used when there is not enough room on the door jamb to install stop bead. The adhesive mohair is attached to the door jamb stop to soften the closing of the security door against the hard jamb stop. Hopefully this answers your question. If you need further clarification please send an email to info@onlinesecurityscreens.com.au.
Hi Patrick, You would use the 3mm drill bit provided to drill a pilot hole in each corner of the striker notch out location. Then use a multi-tool or grinder to cut between the pilot holes to cut out the metal jamb to accept the striker. Afterwards you can clean up the cuts with a file. If you have any further question please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you Bracken Macfarlane
Thanks mate, 1 more question, what should I secure the door hinges to the alluminium door frame? Rivets or screws? The regular doors are secured with rivets
Hi Patrick, Square drive if you can find them as they don't strip as easily. Phillips is just fine though as square drive screws are not as common and harder to find, especially in a wafer head.
A security door closer should have the bracket fixed 5mm to 10mm further from the hinged side because a good closer should actually pull the door in when it closes, keeping the door closer under pressure, not loose and possibly bounce out injuring a dumbass.
Hi Allan, Thank you for your comment. If the door closer is installed as per our instructions they do pull the door closed and the closer does not bounce out of the bracket. There have been no complaints from purchasing customers in 10 years about our instructions for door closers. We also use and install these closers everyday with my other business without fail. Possibly the door closer you have or have installed in the past are a different brand which would require a different fit.
25mm screws? That is a joke. 25mm screws into frame, that is not secure. 75mm screws that go into the studs the other side of the door frame, now that is secure and only for a few dollars more. Don't worry, I had to replace same pissy 25mm screws in my Licensed Crimsafe door install as well. Now my crimsafe door is secure as it can be. Did the same with all the screws of the front entry door. Now the entry door is secure with addition of a panic bolt on the bottom of entry door and a further security latch 2/3 up the door. A dead bolt giving three points of securing. The three hinges all have 75mm stainless screws now to. Nobody is kicking in my front door now to invade my home. Inside and outside security 4mm film to come.
HI Steve, Thank you for taking the time to comment. Yes you are correct, longer screws would make the doors more secure. However, not every door jamb is compatible with 75mm screws as they can have bricks/render/steel behind them. The 25mm screws are what the doors are tested with when passing the security standards. In addition, because of these two reasons, 25mm screws are supplied in the lock boxes by Assa Abloy the lock manufacturer. In Summary, the 25mm screws are provided for the installation based on the three reasons stated above and pass the security standards, but you are correct in your assessment that extra security would be provided with 75mm screws if the construction of the door jamb will allow them.
I don’t understand where the adhesive mohair is intalled. Why on the exterior face of the doorstop when in fact the security screen stops against the stop bead. It does not make sense. Please explain
Hi Skye,
Thank you for reaching out. If you download the written instructions it will explain the adhesive mohair better as the video is for the standard fit only. The adhesive mohair is used when there is not enough room on the door jamb to install stop bead. The adhesive mohair is attached to the door jamb stop to soften the closing of the security door against the hard jamb stop. Hopefully this answers your question. If you need further clarification please send an email to info@onlinesecurityscreens.com.au.
we have a aluminium or steel door frame. how would I cut out a groove for the door lock for that?
Hi Patrick,
You would use the 3mm drill bit provided to drill a pilot hole in each corner of the striker notch out location. Then use a multi-tool or grinder to cut between the pilot holes to cut out the metal jamb to accept the striker. Afterwards you can clean up the cuts with a file. If you have any further question please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you
Bracken Macfarlane
Thanks mate, 1 more question, what should I secure the door hinges to the alluminium door frame? Rivets or screws? The regular doors are secured with rivets
Hi Patrick,
Use a self drilling wafer head screw as they are stronger than rivets, providing you with a more secure fitting.
Thanks will do, pillips head right? Cheers for your advice !
Hi Patrick,
Square drive if you can find them as they don't strip as easily. Phillips is just fine though as square drive screws are not as common and harder to find, especially in a wafer head.
A security door closer should have the bracket fixed 5mm to 10mm further from the hinged side because a good closer should actually pull the door in when it closes, keeping the door closer under pressure, not loose and possibly bounce out injuring a dumbass.
Hi Allan,
Thank you for your comment. If the door closer is installed as per our instructions they do pull the door closed and the closer does not bounce out of the bracket. There have been no complaints from purchasing customers in 10 years about our instructions for door closers. We also use and install these closers everyday with my other business without fail. Possibly the door closer you have or have installed in the past are a different brand which would require a different fit.
25mm screws? That is a joke. 25mm screws into frame, that is not secure. 75mm screws that go into the studs the other side of the door frame, now that is secure and only for a few dollars more. Don't worry, I had to replace same pissy 25mm screws in my Licensed Crimsafe door install as well. Now my crimsafe door is secure as it can be. Did the same with all the screws of the front entry door. Now the entry door is secure with addition of a panic bolt on the bottom of entry door and a further security latch 2/3 up the door. A dead bolt giving three points of securing. The three hinges all have 75mm stainless screws now to. Nobody is kicking in my front door now to invade my home. Inside and outside security 4mm film to come.
HI Steve,
Thank you for taking the time to comment. Yes you are correct, longer screws would make the doors more secure. However, not every door jamb is compatible with 75mm screws as they can have bricks/render/steel behind them. The 25mm screws are what the doors are tested with when passing the security standards. In addition, because of these two reasons, 25mm screws are supplied in the lock boxes by Assa Abloy the lock manufacturer.
In Summary, the 25mm screws are provided for the installation based on the three reasons stated above and pass the security standards, but you are correct in your assessment that extra security would be provided with 75mm screws if the construction of the door jamb will allow them.