Crimsafe vs. Alu-Gard – what to choose for your home

Key Insights

• Crimsafe security doors use 0.9mm thick structural-grade stainless steel mesh, Screw-Clamp™ technology, and tamper-resistant screws, offering superior cut resistance, impact resistance, and compliance with European standards.


• Crimsafe provides greater visibility and airflow (20% clearer view than Alu-Gard) and comes in 50+ colours, combining aesthetics with functionality.


• Alu-Gard doors use perforated aluminium mesh (1.6mm thick) with wedge retention, meeting Australian safety standards but offering lower clarity and durability compared to Crimsafe.


• Pricing: Crimsafe starts at $1,000 (hinged) and $1,100 (sliding), while Alu-Gard starts at $900–$1,000, making Crimsafe the premium but higher-value option.


• My Security Door specialises in Crimsafe supply and installation, ensuring long-term durability, ventilation, and family protection with expert service across Melbourne.

Choosing a security door for your home is about protecting your family and your property. So you want to make the right choice. At My Security Door, we know that Crimsafe doors offer your family the best protection. But what about alternatives such as Alu-Gard? This article will look at Crimsafe and Alu-Gard vs Crimsafe to see which offers better protection for your home and property.

Crimsafe is an Australian company known for producing premium quality security doors using their patented and tested Crimsafe mesh. Over the 20 years they have made security doors to keep Australian families safe, Crimsafe has established itself as an industry leader in door security technology. Crimsafe security doors work by using multiple technologies to make their doors secure, including: 

• Tensile Tuff® Mesh


• Tamper Resistant Screws


• Screw-Clamp™ technology with Clamp Hook


• Clip-in cover

Crimsafe security doors not only provide enhanced security and aesthetic appeal but a range of benefits to you, including: 

• Deterrence of burglars


• Ventilation and visibility


• Energy efficiency


• Long term durability

With Crimsafe, you can rest assured that your family and property are safe.

Alu-Gard is also an Australian-based company that makes security doors. Their doors are made using perforated aluminium or an aluminium grille housed in an aluminium frame and tested to meet Australian Safety Standards. Alu-Gard can be manufactured in various frames, which can affect the safety and security of the door.

When deciding between Crimsafe and Alu-Gard, there are a variety of considerations.

Crimsafe mesh is made from a patented high-tensile stainless steel mesh that is 0.9mm thick. The stainless steel mesh is not only 26.5% thicker than other brands, but it is also made of 304 structural-grade steel, which is resistant to force and cutting.

Alu-Gard uses a perforated aluminium sheet retained and mechanically fixed to an extruded aluminium frame. It is tested to Australian standards for the knife test, the anti-jemmy test, and the dynamic impact test.

Crimsafe uses high tensile stainless steel mesh in their security doors that are cut-resistant and tested to withstand impacts, being prised open, or removing the screen from the door. Crimsafe doors incorporate a range of security features, including:

• Tensile Tuff® Mesh


• Tamper Resistant Screws


• Screw-Clamp™ technology with Clamp Hook


• Clip-in cover

Crimsafe doors are tested against the more stringent European standards and pass with flying colours for the knife, sheer, anti-jemmy, probe, dynamic impact, and pull tests.

Alu-Gard also has inbuilt security features, such as its aluminium wedge retention system, and uses high-grade aluminium that is 1.6mm thick. The aluminium is quite strong, although stainless steel is stronger.

Alu-Gard doors meet the Australian standards for the knife, anti-jemmy and dynamic impact tests.

Crimsafe understands that you want your door to look good. That is why our aesthetically pleasing doors come in over 50 different colours. This way, you can find the perfect design and colour to match your home. The mesh allows for outside views and excellent airflow while offering security and protection for your home and family.

Alu-Gard is available in a range of powder-coated colours and anodised finishes. The 2mm aperture size allows for visibility through the door, but it now way near as much as Crimsafe . Crimsafe offers a better clarity of view by 20% which then of course offers better air flow

Crimsafe doors are easy to maintain and are resistant to rust and corrosion. This makes them an excellent low-maintenance option for long-term durability.

Alu-Gard are also low-maintenance doors. However, their durability can vary depending on the frame used.

Crimsafe is the more expensive option, with security doors starting at $1000 for a standard door and $1100 for a sliding security door. However, they offer superior security and ventilation, which makes them a worthwhile investment.

Alu-Gard Doors start at $900-$1000, but the price will vary depending on the specifications and frame used.

Crimsafe doors have long been a popular option for people who want to invest in protecting their homes and families with the best available security doors. 

Alu-Gard can be popular with people who want a lower-cost alternative to Crimsafe.

Crimsafe and Alu-Gard are both options for security doors, but Crimsafe is the better choice. While more expensive, it offers better security for your family and home, which is the most important benefit of a security door. Crimsafe not only uses stronger materials but also passes the more stringent European safety standards. If you are looking for the best security door available, Crimsafe is the way to go.

If you want to protect your home, My Security Door is here to help. With a range of Crimsafe doors and window security options, you will get the best protection for your home. Contact us to get a quote.