DescriptionThe SeceuroGuard 1000 External Doorway Security Grille is a high quality collapsible steel security grille specifically configured for external face-mounted installation on doorways in both domestic and commercial properties.
IMPORTANT ORDERING NOTE: This external face-fix configuration requires additional dimensions to be added to your doorway opening size when ordering. You must add the sash bunch size (where the grille stacks when retracted) plus the top reinforced section depth to your actual doorway dimensions to calculate the correct overall frame size. Please refer to our ordering guide or contact our technical team for assistance with dimension calculations.
Available in made to measure sizes up to 1600mm wide and 2500mm high, this version of the SeceuroGuard 1000 provides comprehensive security for external doorway installations where face-mounting to the building façade outside the door is required, whilst maintaining all the quality and functionality of the full SeceuroGuard range.
Ideal for external doorway security applications including front doors, back doors, side entrance doors, commercial entrance doors, and any external doorway where surface mounting is the preferred or only viable installation method. This configuration is designed to withstand external weather conditions whilst providing robust doorway security.
The gate lattice is available in either the traditional 'X' lattice design or the softer 'S' lattice design at the same price.
Available in both single or double sash options to suit your specific requirements and doorway configuration. Single sash arrangements stack to one side, whilst double sash configurations divide in the centre and stack to both sides of the doorway opening.
This external doorway face-fix configuration offers a removable bottom track option where required, providing flexibility for installations where a clear threshold is needed or where the bottom track may need to be removed periodically for access.
The Seceuroguard grille is available in 27 standard colours to co-ordinate with almost any colour scheme. Special colours can be ordered on application. To view the RAL Colour Chart, please
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Essentially maintenance free with galvanised and powder coated finish for external durability, this configuration combines robust construction with wide colour options and lattice style choices for external doorway security applications.
Key Features:
- Strong security barrier and deterrent for external doorways
- Galvanised for corrosion resistance and powder coated for weather protection
- Fully retractable system for easy access
- Excellent through-vision and ventilation when locked
- Multi-point locking (2 or 4 point) from a single key
- Smooth running carrier system ensures quick and easy operation
- Configured for external doorway installations up to 1600mm x 2500mm
- Available in single or double sash arrangements
- Face-fix mounting to building façade outside doorway
- Removable bottom track option available
- Custom built with sash bunch and top reinforced section included
- All the quality of SeceuroGuard 1000 in an external doorway solution
Exceptionally strong, yet unobtrusive and stylish, the SeceuroGuard 1000 External Doorway Security Grille will transform the way you protect external doorway openings in your property.
ApplicationThe SeceuroGuard 1000 is suitable for physical security of external doorway openings up to 1600mm wide and 2500mm high, with this configuration specifically designed for face-fix mounting to external building façades outside doorways. Available in single or double sash arrangements to suit customer requirements, this application-specific solution is ideal for both domestic and commercial premises where external doorways require robust security protection with surface-mounted installation.
IMPORTANT: When ordering this external doorway face-fix configuration, overall frame dimensions must include additional allowances for the sash bunch size (stack-back area) and the top reinforced section. The doorway opening size alone is not sufficient - these additions are essential for correct frame fabrication. Our technical team can provide guidance on calculating the correct overall dimensions for your specific doorway installation.
FOR DOMESTIC PREMISES
Elegant good looks with a heart of steel - the SeceuroGuard 1000 Retractable Security Gate System combines a classic appearance with strength, making it an ideal security choice for external doorways where face-mounting is required. The high quality components used in manufacturing, combined with galvanised steel and weather-resistant powder coating, make this one of the best security grilles for external doorway applications in the UK market. It is strong and yet subtle in appearance with elegant profile sections.
Designed to keep intruders out while letting maximum light in, they are perfect for:
- Front doors and main entrance doorways
- Back doors and rear entrance doorways
- Side doors and service entrance doorways
- Kitchen doors to gardens and outdoor areas
- Utility room external doorways
- Garage to exterior doorways
- Basement and cellar external doorways
- Properties with insufficient reveal depth for internal fitting
- Listed buildings where internal installation is not permitted
- Any external doorway requiring face-mounted security
When in use, gates can be locked to provide doorway security whilst maintaining visibility. Perfect for security-conscious homeowners who require robust external doorway protection that can be retracted during the day.
When not in use these retractable gates are surprisingly unobtrusive. They stack to the side(s) of the doorway opening, and the face-mounted design allows for easy operation and maintenance from outside the building.
The collapsible security gates are configured for external face-fix installation on doorway openings up to 1600mm wide and 2500mm high, accommodating standard UK residential doorway sizes. Customers can choose between single sash (stacking to one side) or double sash (stacking to both sides) depending on their doorway configuration and space availability around the door.
The removable bottom track option is particularly useful where access requirements change, or where wheelchair access, pushchair access, or clear threshold passage is needed when the grille is not in use.
Essentially maintenance free with galvanised construction and weather-resistant powder coating, each SeceuroGuard 1000 is available in a range of colour options to complement your property's exterior and door colour, and can also be supplied with optional decorative 'S' Profile lattices instead of the standard X lattice design.
FOR COMMERCIAL PREMISES
Allowing maximum natural light into commercial premises whilst providing robust external doorway security, retractable gates fold to the sides of the doorway opening when not required and can provide highly visible security deterrence when deployed.
Commercial premises, retail entrances, office buildings, industrial units and valuable equipment are safely protected by an exceptionally strong security barrier, manufactured from pre-galvanised rolled steel with multi point locking from a single key.
Offering security features which are particularly important for external commercial doorways, the SeceuroGuard 1000 ensures excellent barrier security. Whilst the top hung ultra-smooth carrier system and nylon coated steel bearings also ensure it is quick and easy to open and close. This configuration (up to 1600mm wide x 2500mm high) makes it perfect for:
- Retail shop entrance doorways
- Commercial premises external doors
- Office building entrance and exit doorways
- Warehouse and industrial unit external doorways
- Restaurant and hospitality venue external doorways
- Storage facility and depot doorways
- Educational building external doorways
- Healthcare facility external entrance doors
- Sports and leisure facility doorways
- Any commercial external doorway requiring face-mounted security
The choice between single or double sash arrangements allows customers to select the most appropriate configuration for their specific doorway installation. Single sash options are often preferred where one-sided stacking is suitable and space on one side of the doorway is available, whilst double sash arrangements provide symmetrical operation and are ideal for wider doorway openings where a central division is aesthetically preferable.
Face-fix mounting is essential where insufficient reveal depth exists, where building construction prevents internal or between-aperture installation, or where external mounting outside the doorway is architecturally specified. This method allows the SeceuroGuard 1000 to be installed on virtually any external doorway regardless of reveal depth or structural constraints.
The removable bottom track option provides operational flexibility for commercial settings where access requirements may vary, or where compliance with accessibility standards requires periodic removal of threshold obstructions outside the doorway.
CRITICAL ORDERING INFORMATION: When specifying this external doorway face-fix configuration, ensure that overall frame dimensions include the actual doorway opening size PLUS the sash bunch dimension (the width required for the retracted grille stack) PLUS the top reinforced section depth. Failure to include these additional dimensions will result in insufficient coverage around the doorway. Our technical specification team can assist with accurate dimension calculations to ensure correct fit and operation for your doorway installation.
SeceuroGuard 1000 is essentially maintenance free with galvanised and powder coated construction for external durability, and available in a broad range of optional colours to complement building façades, door colours and corporate styling. This is a perfect security product for external doorway face-fix applications and offers a truly high level of security with professional appearance and long-term weather resistance.
Installation Parameters:
- Maximum width: 1600mm (overall frame size including sash bunch allowance)
- Maximum height: 2500mm (overall frame size including top reinforced section)
- Sash options: Single sash (stacking to one side) or double sash (stacking to both sides)
- Installation type: External face-fix mounting only (outside doorway)
- Bottom track options: Standard or removable
- Ordering requirement: Add sash bunch dimension + top reinforced section depth to doorway opening size
- Suitable for: External doorway installations in domestic and commercial properties requiring face-mounted security
SpecificationSeceuroGuard 1000 Retractable Security Grille - Technical Specification
Product Overview
The SeceuroGuard 1000 is a made-to-measure retractable security grille designed for internal medium to high security applications in domestic, commercial, and retail environments. Manufactured from pre-galvanised steel with a smooth, durable powder-coated finish.
Size Capabilities
• Maximum Width: 6000mm (single sash up to 3000mm; unlimited width possible with multiple sashes)
• Maximum Height: 3500mm
• Minimum Width: No minimum restriction
• Minimum Height: 500mm
Construction & Materials
• Lattice Design: High-grade pre-galvanised steel in classic 'X' lattice (standard) or modern 'S' lattice (optional, same price)
• Lattice Weight: 19kg/m² nominal
• Assembly System: Steel riveted lattice assembly for exceptional strength and durability
• Bearings: Top hung on nylon-coated steel bearings for smooth, quiet operation
• Frame: All galvanised steel construction
• Finish: Powder-coated in a choice of 27 standard colours (custom RAL colours available on request)
Locking & Security
• Locking System: Multi-point locking (2-point or 4-point) operated from a single key
• Lock Position: Supplied with overlapped locking profiles for enhanced security
• Keying Options: Can be keyed alike across multiple grilles
Installation Options
• Mounting: Face-fixed or reveal-fixed to suit opening requirements
• Configuration: Single sash or bi-parting double sash arrangements
• Track Options: Standard fixed bottom track or optional fold-up/removable bottom track for clear walkthrough
• Hinge Aside: Optional hinge-aside configuration for maximum accessibility
Operation & Features
• Operation: Manual slide operation with smooth-running carrier system
• Retraction: Fully retractable—stacks compactly to sides when open
• Through-Vision: Excellent visibility and airflow even when locked
• Handling: Single sashes up to 2000mm wide manufactured in one piece; larger sections assembled on-site for safe handling
• Track Arrangement: Gates wider than 4000mm supplied with top track in two sections (centre split)
Standard Colours
Brilliant White (RAL 9016), Black (RAL 9005), Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016), Brown (RAL 8014), and 23 additional standard powder-coated colours. Non-standard colours available—please enquire.
Additional Options
• Fixed sash panels (where access not required)
• Locking posts at both ends for maximum operational flexibility
• Custom colour matching service available
• Split sash arrangements for extra-wide openings
Quality & Compliance
• Manufacturing: UK-manufactured by SWS UK to ISO 9001:2015 standards
• Corrosion Protection: Pre-galvanised steel construction with powder-coated finish
• Warranty: 2-year parts warranty (see Warranty tab for full details)
Important Notes
• Sashes manufactured in single pieces up to 2000mm wide ensure structural integrity
• Larger gates supplied in sections with bolts and fixing plates for on-site assembly
• Top tracks for gates over 4000mm wide supplied in two pieces with centre split
• Where split sashes meet, pickets are joined using supplied bolts and fixing plates
Related Products
For enhanced security requiring insurance approval, consider upgrading to the SeceuroGuard 1001, independently tested and certified to Loss Prevention Standard LPS 1175 Security Rating 1.
InstallationSmaller grilles are simple to handle and install generally and it is only when the sizes and weights exceed a single person handling that you require 2 or more people to assist and manouvre the components into place.
For optimal performance and warranty compliance, we strongly recommend professional installation by qualified security grille installers or tradesmen used to installing doors, windows and other products requiring associated skills. SeceuroGuard grilles require precise measurement, secure substrate fixing, and correct assembly—particularly for the SR1 rated SeceuroGuard 1001 model where LPS 1175 certification validity depends on installation meeting LPCB requirements.
Installation Methods
The SeceuroGuard range offers three primary installation configurations to suit different architectural requirements:
- Face-Fixed with Bottom Track - Complete framework mounted to wall surface with floor-mounted bottom track
- Face-Fixed to Aperture - Framework fitted around opening perimeter with additional support profiles
- Reveal-Fixed Within Aperture - Compact installation within window or door recess
Ordering Dimensions - Critical Information
SeceuroGuard grilles are always ordered using Overall Width and Overall Height measurements that include the complete framework and sash assembly.
For Face-Fixed Installations: Add the relevant dimensions for side frames, top track, and bottom track, plus any reinforcement sections required to calculate your ordering sizes.
For Reveal-Fixed Installations: Measure the internal aperture dimensions, the grille framework is manufactured to fit within this space.
Pre-Installation Requirements
Essential Tools & Equipment:
- Spirit level and measuring tape
- Hammer drill with appropriate masonry bits (for brick/block) or metal drill bits (for steel frames)
- Socket set and spanners
- Screwdriver set (Phillips and flathead)
- Safety glasses and dust mask
- Stepladder or access platform
Substrate Assessment:
Secure fixing requires:
- Brick/Block Walls: Minimum 100mm embedment depth with resin anchors or expansion bolts
- Steel Frames: Through-bolting with appropriate grade fixings
- Timber Frames: Coach screws to structural timber (not suitable for all applications)
- Weak Substrates: May require reinforcement—consult a structural engineer
Installation Process Overview
1. Site Preparation
- Verify opening dimensions match order specifications
- Check substrate condition and load-bearing capacity
- Ensure adequate clearance for sash operation and bunch width (approximately 15% of overall width)
- Clear the work area and protect flooring/surfaces
2. Framework Assembly
- Unpack all components and verify against delivery note
- Pre-assemble track sections if supplied in multiple pieces (widths over 4000mm)
- Check all fixings, brackets, and components are present
3. Positioning & Leveling
- Position top track using temporary supports
- Use spirit level to ensure perfect horizontal alignment—critical for smooth operation
- Mark all fixing positions through pre-drilled holes in framework
- For face-fixed installations, ensure fixing frame is plumb and square
4. Secure Fixing
- Drill pilot holes to correct depth for substrate type
- Install fixings progressively, checking alignment after each fixing
- Torque fixings to manufacturer's specifications—avoid over-tightening
- Ensure minimum fixing centres are maintained (typically 400-600mm)
5. Sash Installation
- Attach sash carrier wheels to top track
- Guide lattice sash into track system
- For larger installations, sections may require on-site joining with provided fixings
6. Locking Mechanism
- Install lock posts and slam posts according to configuration
- Adjust multi-point locking to ensure smooth engagement
- Test lock operation through full cycle
7. Final Adjustments & Testing
- Check sash slides smoothly across full width
- Adjust carrier wheels if binding or resistance occurs
- Verify locking engagement is secure
- Test bottom track (if folding option specified)
Installation Considerations
For SeceuroGuard 1001 SR1 Rated Installations:
- Must comply with LPS 1175 installation requirements
- All fixings must meet specified security standards
- Installation certificate may be required for insurance purposes
- Substrate must provide adequate resistance—certification is void if installation is compromised
Hinge-Aside & Folding Track Options:
Special installation procedures apply for optional configurations—refer to specific instructions provided with these options.
Common Installation Challenges:
- Out-of-Square Openings: May require packing or shimming—check diagonals before fixing
- Uneven Floors: Particularly affects bottom track alignment—may require floor preparation
- Restricted Access: Consider installation sequence for narrow doorways or difficult access
- Overlapping Windows/Doors: Plan sash stacking location to avoid operational conflicts
Post-Installation
- Remove all protective coverings and packaging
- Clean lattice and tracks with mild detergent
Technical Support & Downloads
For detailed step-by-step installation instructions with comprehensive diagrams, download our Samson SeceuroGuard Fitting Guide PDF
For measurement guidance, see Measuring for Security Grilles or download SeceuroGuard 1000 and 1001 Ordering Dimensions PDF
Need Installation Support?
Our technical team can provide guidance for complex installations:
Call: 01933 448 850
WarrantySeceuroGuard retractable security grilles are backed by a comprehensive parts-only warranty from Samson Doors and SWS UK covering general product components including fixing frame, sashes, tracks, lattice, powder-coated finish, and locking mechanisms for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase.
This warranty applies only when the product is installed, maintained, and operated according to SWS UK guidelines.
What the Warranty Covers
SWS UK will repair or replace any part found to have a manufacturing defect during the warranty period. This includes:
- Defects in materials or workmanship affecting the operation of the retractable security grille
- Failure of the fixing frame, sashes, tracks, or lattice due to manufacturing fault
- Defective powder-coated finish (within the first 2 years from purchase date)
- Faulty locking mechanisms or key operation
Please note: Labour costs, call-out fees, transport, and other associated expenses are not included in this warranty.
What the Warranty Does Not Cover
This warranty does not cover damage or faults caused by:
- Incorrect installation or failure to follow SWS UK fitting instructions
- Poor or improper maintenance or lack of regular servicing
- Incorrect use or unauthorized modifications to the grille
- Normal wear and tear, accidental damage, or malicious damage
- Labour costs, call-out fees, transport, or other consequential costs
- Cosmetic marks or blemishes not visible from 3 metres in natural light
- Exposure to corrosive environments including saltwater or salty air for products installed within 500 metres of the coast
- Rust or corrosion caused by failure to maintain the product according to SWS UK guidelines
- Damage caused by environmental factors including extreme weather, flooding, fire, or impact
- Misuse or negligence by the end user or third parties
- Products not purchased through authorized SWS UK distributors
Warranty Conditions
To maintain the validity of this warranty:
- The SeceuroGuard grille must be installed by a competent installer/person in accordance with SWS UK fitting instructions
- The product must be used for its intended purpose only (domestic or commercial security applications as specified)
- Regular maintenance must be carried out as per the operating and maintenance instructions provided
- Any warranty claim must be accompanied by proof of purchase showing the date of purchase
- Products must be purchased through authorized SWS UK distributors
Making a Warranty Claim
If you believe your SeceuroGuard grille has a manufacturing defect covered by this warranty, contact Samson Doors with your product details, proof of purchase, date of installation, and a clear description of the fault. We may request photographs or arrange an inspection to assess the claim. If the claim is valid, we will arrange repair or replacement of the defective part(s) as appropriate.
Please retain your proof of purchase and warranty documentation for future reference.
Exclusions and Limitations
- This warranty is non-transferable and applies only to the original purchaser
- SWS UK reserves the right to repair or replace defective parts at its discretion
- Repaired or replaced parts carry a warranty for the remainder of the original warranty period or 12 months, whichever is longer
- This warranty does not affect your statutory rights under UK consumer protection legislation
- SWS UK will not be liable for any consequential loss, damage, or expenses arising from product failure