Security Matters

01 Dec 2010 CW Staff

Everest Industries presents Smart Steel Doors an innovative security system. Smart Steel Door is a composition entirely made up of steel, layered with hi-tech honeycomb craft paper with an attractive wood finished appearance. It promises optimum level of safety and security with the 5-in-1 locking system operated by a single main key turning this steel door into a foolproof security system for the home.

The multi-layered door frame offers superior durability, strength and maximum protection against any forced intrusion and external agents like heat and cold. Everest Smart Steel Doors are termite proof and are moisture resistant with protection against non uniform weathering and features an attractive wood finished appearance as compared to the regular conventional wooden doors.

Contact: Everest Industries. Tel: 011-4173 1951/52. Price Rs 15,000 - Rs 30,000

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