When you choose a composite door, you will experience many benefits. One of them is its strong security. This is important if you want to keep your property safe from intruders. It takes a burglar between 8-12 minutes to enter your home and rob your possessions. In order to avoid this, you’ll want to boost the security of your door. Front doors and windows are the easiest points of entry, so you will want to boost it further.
Composite doors are known to last for many years. However, their security will degrade over time the more it is used. At Fitter, we take our security extremely seriously. In this article, we will give you some ideas on how to make your composite door more secure. Read on to find out more.
1. Upgrade to a 3-Star Anti-Snap Lock Cylinder
The lock cylinder is the most common point of failure. Intruders often use a technique called lock snapping. Ensure your door is fitted with an SS312 Diamond Approved or TS007 3-star rated cylinder. These are designed to snap in a way that keeps the central locking mechanism intact, even if the outer casing is compromised.
2. Reinforce with a Multi-Point Locking System
Standard doors often rely on a single deadbolt. high-security composite door should utilize a multi-point system, which are made from three locking points or more intervals (typically top, middle, and bottom) with a single turn of the key. As far as locks go, this is one of the most secure on the market.
Additionally, you can install a five lever mortice lock. This will strengthen the doors’ security because the more locks a front door has, the harder it will be to break in.
With the rise in technology, you will also benefit from a smart lock to secure your door. This lock works through an app, which lets you always monitor the door. This helps you open and close it easily, so you can tell when someone is trying to enter your door.
3. Install a Security Strike Plate
The strike plate is the metal plate on the door jamb where the bolt enters. A standard plate is often short and secured with small screws. A heavy-duty security strike plate is longer (often 10–15 inches) and uses 3-inch screws that anchor directly into the wall studs, not just the decorative trim.
4. Enhance Privacy with a Wide-Angle Spy Hole
A Spy hole is an ideal way to reinforce security in your front door. This lets you look closely at who is at the door, giving you the choice of whether to let them in or not. This spy hole is crucial when answering the door, giving you and your loved ones more security.
Consider a Digital Door Viewer. These use a small camera and an internal LCD screen, providing a clear view even in low-light conditions, which is safer for children or the elderly who may not reach a standard spy hole.
5. Replace Old or Damaged Hinges
As your composite door gets used more frequently, the doors will get damaged over time. Hinges are often the forgotten security risk. If your door opens outwards, your hinge pins might be exposed.
Ensure you have disruption-proof hinges or hinge bolts. These pins cannot be removed from the outside, ensuring the door remains fixed even if the hinge is attacked.
6. Install Double Glazing on your Composite Doors
Double glazing offers many benefits for your composite door. Ensure your glass is double or triple-glazed and includes a layer of laminated glass. Unlike toughened glass which shatters into small pieces, laminated glass holds together when struck, much like a car windshield.
It gives outstanding noise reduction which makes it ideal if you live in a neighbourhood that is loud or even an area close to the motorway. Furthermore, another benefit of double glazed windows is that they give you increased security. It is hard to force them open from the outside, while adding laminated or toughened glass will help with privacy.
7. Integrate Smart Security Technology
In 2026, physical locks are only half the battle. Smart Locks allow you to:
- Receive instant alerts if the door is tampered with.
- Check your lock status remotely via an app.
- Create temporary “digital keys” for guests, eliminating the risk of lost physical keys.
You can further enhance this by opting for biometric sensors like palm vein recognition for uncopyable access, or by using Matter-compatible devices that automatically trigger your home’s security lights and cameras the moment a lock is engaged. These systems ensure that your entrance is not just a physical barrier, but a proactive participant in your home’s defense strategy.
Why Choose a PAS 24 Rated Door?
When shopping for a new door, always look for the PAS 24:2022 certification. This is a lead-standard thermal and security test that ensures the entire door assembly—not just the lock—can withstand a sustained physical attack.
Protect Your Home Today
A burglar makes their move in minutes. Don’t give them the window they need. At Fitter, we specialize in Bishop’s Stortford’s most secure composite door installations. If you want to find out more about our security measures, get in contact with us today. Fill out our online contact form or call us on 01279 799818. We will get back to you as soon as we can.
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