Security Gate Terms Explained

The common names

• Retractable or expandable security door: a folding mesh door that slides on a track, usually for doors
• Concertina or trellis gate: another name for the same folding design, often used for wider gates
• Burglar gate or security gate: a general word for any gate fitted to protect an opening
• Burglar bars: bars fitted over windows, either fixed or retractable

To see them in practice: retractable security doors for doors, burglar bars and window security for windows and retractable security gates for wide openings.

Part of our security door buying guide.