Tests Carried Out On Security And Flyscreen Doors Melbourne

When it comes to buying retractable fly screen Melbourne, it is important that you first get aware of different kinds present in the markets as well as their features. There are security screens as well that are available in ample in the markets. Because of this ample availability, it could become confusing for the buyers to pick the best one and as the result; there are always the chances of a bad investment. Experts say that while buying, the first thing to see is whether they are in accordance with the Australian standards or not. Here are some more tips that will help you invest in the best products. 

 

Security Testing

While buying a security screen or a bifold screen Melbourne, you need to make sure that they have successfully surpassed security testing and there are some Australian standards that these screens are tested on. They are –

 

Australian Standard AS5039-2008

• According to the experts, this standard specifies performance related requirements for all types of security doors and windows.

Australian Standard AS5041-2003

• As far as this standard is concerned, it generally defines the method of testing these security screens, flyscreen doors Melbourne, etc. and window screens as well.
• The tests that these products pass through include a dynamic impact test, jemmy test, probe test, grille shear test, and knife shear test.

Dynamic Impact Test

• This test is generally conducted to test the ability for an intruder to kick or otherwise force their way through the security screen.
• Knife Shear Test
• With this test, the  experts determine that the mesh of retractable fly screen Melbourne is knife proofs that an intruder could not gain access to indoors by cutting it through knife.

Jemmy Test

• This test is to determine the impact when an intruder is trying to use a screwdriver, or other object to force the way through the side of the screen.

Other very important tests carried out on these security and flyscreen doors Melbourne are –

• Pull Test to imitate an intruder attempting to pull out the security screen.
• Fire Safety Test (Australian Standard AS1530.4-2005, Appendix B7)