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Letter to the Editor - The industry is not taking security seriously

Dear Ian

The industry is not taking security as seriously as homeowners.

Research by Manchester University for Solidor reveals that security is the most important consideration when homeowners buy external doors. Brisant Secure’s recent large sample research for its Domestic Door Security Report quantifies it, finding that 85% of homeowners say security is the most important factor when buying a composite door.

So, why is the industry still selling composite doors that aren’t secure?

Why are some composite door manufacturers distracting us with ‘comparison’ reports that compare everything but the security homeowners want above all? ...[ more ]

Sincerely

Gareth Mobley,
CEO, Solidor & Residor

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