Tempered glass is one of two kinds of safety glass regularly used in applications in which standard glass could pose a potential danger. Tempered glass is four to five times stronger than standard glass and does not break into sharp shards when it fails. Tempered glass is manufactured through a process of extreme heating and rapid cooling, making it harder than normal glass.

The brittle nature of tempered glass causes it to shatter into small oval-shaped pebbles when broken. This eliminates the danger of sharp edges. Due to this property, along with its strength, tempered glass is often referred to as safety glass.

The thermal process that cures tempered glass also makes it heat resistant. Tempered glass is used to make the carafes in automatic coffee makers and the windows in ovens. Computer screens, skylights, door windows, tub enclosures and shower doors are more examples of places you will find tempered glass. Building codes also require the windows of many public structures to be made of tempered glass.

Automobiles use a different type of safety glass for the windshield and tempered glass for the back and side windows. Windshields are made from laminated glass, which sandwiches a sheet of plastic between two panels of glass. When the windshield breaks, the glass panels stick to the plastic film, rather than falling away to possibly injure the driver or other passengers.

Security Storm Doors

Security storm doors by Guardian enhance the appearance of your entryway while providing security and peace of mind. Heavy gauge steel ensures the most reliable protection against intruders. Our doors are effectively insulated against drafts which can mean big savings on your energy bills.


Secur-A-Door, Inc. works around the New York Metro area, furnishing and installing a variety of designs of high quality security storm doors with standard quality features.  These include frames, hinges, finishes, locks, weather-stripping, and more. See below for details.

Security door designs include: Abbington, Allegro, Ambassador, Amethyst, Artisian, Aztec, Bella, Bella Vistas, Belmont, Bird of Paradise, Butterfly, Calypso, Carrington, Cedarwood, Colonial View, Comet, Country View, Coventry, Custom Arch, Deco, Diamond Cluster, Diamond Deluxe, Diamond View, Duchess, Dynasty, Eclipse, Elegante, Embassy, Emerald, Excalibur, Explorer, Full Rays, Full View, Garden View, Garden Vista, Graceland, Guardian, Hacienda, Madrid, Majesty, Malibu, Mardi Gras, Ming, Modernistic, Mountain Oak, Mountain View, New Orleans, Nottingham, Nova, Oakmont, Odyssey, Parisian Oak, Park Ave, Philadelphian, Red Arch, River Oak, Royal Crest, Ruby, Santa Cruz, Socialite, Spaniard, Spanish Scroll, Sunburst, Sun Ray, Tiffany, Topaz, Ultra View, Venice, Victorian, Vincento, Vineyard, and Window Pane.

GUARDIAN SECURITY STORM DOOR 

STANDARD QUALITY FEATURES  

• Heavy Duty 2-Inch Steel Frame – Heavy gauge all welded door frame construction with lifetime warranty.    
•  Heavy Gauge Metal – Z bar frame with plush pile weather stripping provides maximum protection from drafts, dirt, and noise.
• Tempered Safety Glass – Weatherstripped panels with tempered glass are easily replaced with standard top screen and optional bottom screen.
  
• Solid Brass Strike Plate – With integrated steel dust box, factory mounted for extra strength and security.
  
  
• Heavy Duty Mortise Lock – Deadbolt has hall 1 -inch throw. Available in: polished brass, antique brass, and satin chrome.
  
  
• Corrosion Resistant Design – Cast aluminum designs
  
  
• Double Weather Stripping – Adjustable bottom expander with integrated dual fin sweep.
  
  
• Hinge-Side Vault Pins – Vault pins behind top and bottom hinges provide additional security.
  
  
• Heavy Duty Pneumatic Closer – Adjustable door closing speed. Chain with shock absorber prevents damage from strong winds.
  
  
• Polyester Powder-Coated Finish – Outperforms standard ornamental door liquid paint in weathering, ability, and resistance to fading, cracking, chipping, and corrosion. Available in 20 designer colors. 
  
• Superior Hinge Design – Three (3) 7″ forged steel hinges with non-removable screws.