When you invest in security gates in South Africa you expect them to last. They should prove their worth as affordable home security and do their job of keeping you safe for many years. But not all security doors and window barriers do. Here’s why Trojan Classic is your best choice for affordable home security that will give you years of reliable service.
What makes Trojan Classic security gates great value for money is the attention to detail during design and manufacturing. This focus on high quality comes from over four decades of making barriers that keep homes and businesses safe for the people that use them.
The Trellidor team has kept in touch with crime trends over this time to ensure that Trellidor barriers are strong enough to withstand an intruder attack. So, even though many security gates in South Africa look the same, they can’t match the strength of Trojan Classic when comparing like for like. Let’s look at the differences in more detail.
1. Custom-made
Trojan Classic sliding barriers are not flimsy off-the-shelf, one-size-fits-all home security gates. Every security barrier that leaves the Trellidor factory has been specially designed for the space it is going to protect. This customisation process ensures that you get the best affordable security possible for your doors and windows.
How it works is that a Trellidor consultant visits your home to measure each space that needs protection. These measurements are used to make security gates that fit tightly into the opening. Once the gates have been manufactured at our factory, they’re installed by expert technicians that do it right the first time.
There are other to customise Trojan Classic security gates for your home, making them a smart choice for your home. Here are some ideas:
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- Ask for a hinge up track to lift bottom track up and out of the way.
- Choose a hinge away track to allow the entire gate stack to swing out of the way.
- Select angled units that lock in a corner with no need for a pillar if this is a requirement of your locations.
- Specify a doggy door opening for pet access (but this requires customer indemnity as it reduces the strength of the gate).
- Decide on a colour for the gates that suits your home décor or matches your door and window frame colour.
- Get all your security gates keyed alike (all gates have the same key code) or keyed randomly (each gate has its own unique key code).
2. Built Tough
Trojan Classic security gates are made to be strong under attack. They may look similar to other sliding trellis-style gates, but they have hidden strengths that make them one of the strongest on the market.
Here are some of the features of this security gate that make it tough on crime and a good choice for your home:
- A full, four sided frame that gives the gate stability and strength.
- A double row of vertical bars instead of a single row, again for added strength.
- Links that join three upright bars at a time to form a strong ladder-like structure.
- Horizontal link flights include one at the bottom to protect this common attack point.
- A strong, tamper-proof lock with a unique computer cut key that prevents cloning.
- One key locks the gate in several places inside the gate to make it stronger.
- An anti-lever shroud to prevent attacks on the locking system.
This detail-focussed method of security door design fits in with the Trellidor approach of never compromising on customer safety. The lessons learned through getting the more commercial Trellidor security gates tested overseas have been applied to all models in the range. Therefore customers are supplied with the best affordable home security, no matter what their budget.
3. Protected Surfaces
Rust and corrosion are often the reasons why security in South Africa needs to be replaced. Door and window barriers weakened through exposure to severe weathering lose their ability to protect you effectively from a break-in. The solution is a high quality surface coating that protects steel gates from physical damage and corrosive environments.
The Trellidor powder coating system is world class. It includes a pre-treatment process that enhances the corrosion and UV resistance of products like Trojan Classic security gates. The powder coating is ideal for coastal and inland conditions and increases the lifespan of each barrier by retaining its quality finish.
The shape of the components also helps to protect the security doors and windows from rust and corrosion. The design of the Trojan Classic’s U-shaped profiles means that all surfaces can be treated against corrosion. This differs from other products that are made from tubes that don’t allow the inside of the components to be powder coated, leaving them vulnerable to corrosion.
Easy to Use
There is nothing more irritating than a security gate or burglar guard that gets stuck when you try to close it, especially if you’re in a hurry. Or having to lock up using more than one key, particularly if you have several security doors to lock. People are less likely to use their security gates if they are tricky to operate, even in crime ridden South Africa.
Trojan Classic security gates have been designed to work smoothly. They are hung from the top of the frame, taking the weight off the bottom of the unit so that it glides easily inside the tracks. The horizontal bands of links that form the trellis pattern link three uprights together for ultrasmooth movement when opening and closing. Because they work so well, you’re more likely to be disciplined about regularly using your Trojan Classic security gates to keep you safe at home.
To maintain this easy to use security gate, all you have to do is make sure that you clean the it regularly, especially the tracks. Dust and other dirt collects in every home, so clean security gates along with other fixtures and fittings to keep them working the way you want them to.
Affordable Safety
Trellidor Trojan Classic security gates are very affordable compared to similar protective products. However, if you’re starting from scratch with making your home safer, the initial outlay can seem daunting. Putting it off leaves your family vulnerable to intruders, so the Trellidor team makes it easier to get the security you want in the following ways:
- Ask your Trellidor security consultant to give you a plan to protect your home in stages. Other security can be installed as funds become available.
- Start by securing an area in your home as a safe zone. Most people choose the bedroom area so that they sleep peacefully at night. Use Trojan Classic security gates on the windows, doors, and in the passage. Secure the rest of the home as soon as you can afford it.
- Use one of the Trellidor finance options. The most popular is the 6-month interest free plan. You can secure every vulnerable opening immediately and pay it off over 6 months without incurring interest.
In conclusion, Trojan Classic security gates are the best in South Africa because they’re the strongest in their class, can be fitted to doors and windows, are affordable, and will you give years of reliable service. They’re an excellent investment for anyone that wants to make their home safer by locking out any threats. The return on that investment is long-term peace of mind at home.
