Which Door or Window Frames are Compatible With Security Bars?

When it comes to home security, there is no room to cut corners. That is why Ideal Security’s Patio Door and Window Security Bars are designed to be both intruder deterrents and safety measures against windows and patio doors being forced open. With the 110, 111, and 112 Security Bars as your three available options, you can examine each product to find the right bar that fits your needs.

To make the best out of our Security Bars, ensure that your window or patio door frames are compatible with the installation requirements of our products. 

The first step in checking if your frames are compatible is to measure them. If you plan to install the saddle brackets, your frames will need a minimum of 1” of clear surface space on the frame and profile. Installation of the saddle bracket is essential for the 110 Security Bar and its proper use.

The second step is to determine how to mount the bar assembly securely according to the frame and profile type of your windows or patio doors. The four most common profiles, as portrayed in the image below, are Flat profiles, Side Grooved profiles, Center Grooved profiles, and All Grooved profiles. Each profile type comes with different installation methods, which you can learn more about in our instruction manuals.  Note that the bar assembly will not be wholly and securely mounted on All Grooved profiles. 

By following these two simple steps, you can determine whether the 110, 111, and 112 Security Bars are compatible with your door and window frames, and the appropriate installation methods for each type of frame. 

Note that these tips are not exclusive to either window or door Security Bars, but both! That is why you can make the most of lessons learned with our Patio Door and Window Security Bar Bundle, which features both the 110 and the 111 conveniently bundled into one package.

You can double down on home security with the Ideal Security Patio Door Security Bar and Contact Sensor Bundle, which features the 110 Security Bar as well as our SK604 Door and Window Contact Sensor. Whether you want to know if your children are wandering too close to your windows, or aim to deter intruders trying to open your patio doors, the SK604 is an excellent tool to bolster your home security and makes for the perfect accompaniment to the 110 Security Bar.