Hello all
I have recently bought a 1920's house, which I plan to flood wire and (likely) install a Comfort Alarm system. However, this will take time, and in the meantime I want to replace the current front door with something much more secure, but something that will be easy to work with once sensors etc need fitting. Therefore I am looking for a door that meets all/most of the following requirements:
1) Security - I want it to be very secure - what should I look for in terms of frame, hinges, door material, locks, glass panels? What are the relevant BS (or other) standards?
2) Recessed magnetic reed switches - I need a door that has cavities set aside for reed switch sensors to be put in later, or else one that can be modified (without weakening it) so that a reed switch can be installed
3) Cabling - I don't want to use wireless. So there will be cabling from the reed switch back to Node0. But I don't want any cables to be visible anywhere in the house. Any thoughts on this regarding selection of door?
4) I might be dreaming too far into the future, but has anyone heard of a door where the spyhole is replaced by e.g. an IP camera? This would seem to be an ideal way of allowing us to see who is outside the door from other locations
5) Finally (probably getting much too picky now if wood is to be used, I would prefer it to be sourced from sustainably managed forests
I have a flexible budget - I would prefer to pay more and get quality and exactly what I want. I would be grateful for any advice anyone can give. Thanks for your patience with my rather detailed requirements!
Also, does anyone know of a list of quality HA installers who can assist with consulting, design, implementation (especially with Comfort experience)?
Thanks very much in advance
David
I have recently bought a 1920's house, which I plan to flood wire and (likely) install a Comfort Alarm system. However, this will take time, and in the meantime I want to replace the current front door with something much more secure, but something that will be easy to work with once sensors etc need fitting. Therefore I am looking for a door that meets all/most of the following requirements:
1) Security - I want it to be very secure - what should I look for in terms of frame, hinges, door material, locks, glass panels? What are the relevant BS (or other) standards?
2) Recessed magnetic reed switches - I need a door that has cavities set aside for reed switch sensors to be put in later, or else one that can be modified (without weakening it) so that a reed switch can be installed
3) Cabling - I don't want to use wireless. So there will be cabling from the reed switch back to Node0. But I don't want any cables to be visible anywhere in the house. Any thoughts on this regarding selection of door?
4) I might be dreaming too far into the future, but has anyone heard of a door where the spyhole is replaced by e.g. an IP camera? This would seem to be an ideal way of allowing us to see who is outside the door from other locations
5) Finally (probably getting much too picky now if wood is to be used, I would prefer it to be sourced from sustainably managed forests
I have a flexible budget - I would prefer to pay more and get quality and exactly what I want. I would be grateful for any advice anyone can give. Thanks for your patience with my rather detailed requirements!
Also, does anyone know of a list of quality HA installers who can assist with consulting, design, implementation (especially with Comfort experience)?
Thanks very much in advance
David
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