Temporary steel door security solutions
Jason Robinson, technical director at steel door manufacturer Robust UK, looks at how door installers can help customers to protect their businesses following a break-in.
A recent increase in the number of businesses experiencing break-ins is leading to higher demand for innovative temporary door solutions.
With recent research by the Government’s Commercial Victimisation Survey (CVS) revealing that 8% of business premises have experienced burglary – approximately 103,000 premises across England and Wales – these startling statistics cannot be ignored. Equally concerning is the fact that one in three burglars re-target the same buildings, making immediate, robust security measures absolutely critical.
When doors and entrance areas are damaged, it immediately results in compromised security. This means there is an urgent need to protect building occupants and contents, as well as the outward appearance of the premises, whilst waiting for permanent repairs.
The traditional response to break-ins has for a long time involved unsightly boarding-up solutions or expensive manned guarding services. These approaches, whilst providing basic protection, often leave businesses looking ‘closed down’ and therefore unappealing to customers.
It can also make them vulnerable to repeat attacks.
To meet demand from businesses, door manufacturers have been developing innovative temporary security door solutions. The latest of these is Temp-Dor – a temporary door system that is set to transform how businesses approach post-break-in security.
The design of the door is a move away from traditional boarding methods, offering instead a secure, reusable external steel door solution that maintains building integrity until permanent replacements can be installed.
It is essential that temporary doors solutions can be accessed quickly, so businesses spend the minimum amount of time exposed after a break in. Temp-Dor is therefore available from stock for same-day collection or for overnight delivery.
The adjustable frame available with the door accommodates openings from 875mm to 1,095mm wide, whilst the reusable, modular design enables swift on-site assembly – crucial when businesses need to restore security quickly.
The door’s non-handed configuration allows for both left-hand and right-hand openings, inward or outward opening, ensuring compatibility with virtually any building requirement. The inclusion of an escape sashlock compliant with BS EN 179 ensures that security never comes at the expense of safety compliance.
The solid construction of these temporary steel door solutions makes them suitable not just for emergency situations, but as part of planned security upgrades, or as interim solutions during building renovations.
Business opportunity
Some installers are finding a new revenue opportunity by providing durable temporary doors as a rental asset.
This approach addresses multiple issues that businesses face: the unsightly appearance of traditional boarding, the need to maintain a professional appearance and the requirement of a high level of security.
Through temporary doors installers can develop new revenue streams through these doors being reusable on different premises.
As crime statistics continue to highlight the persistent threat to business premises, the need for robust temporary doors has never been more important. They represent a fundamental shift in thinking – from reactive boarding-up to proactive, professional security management.
The fact that temporary steel doors are immediately available ensures that installers can respond swiftly to the security breaches of their customers. This creates opportunities to offer an enhanced service that combines emergency response with ongoing security consultation.
Installers are recognising how temporary security doors are a viable option for industrial, retail or public sector buildings. They offer durability, a professional appearance, rental opportunities and are available when businesses need them most.