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Why is Crimsafe® arguably the best security screening systems available?

Crimsafe® is a patented stainless steel security screen solution which will provide maximum security with minimal impact on the aesthetics of your home. Crimsafe has been designed to suit the many varying security applications ensuring your windows, doors or living spaces are secure from intruders.

Only Crimsafe Screw-Clamps security mesh to the frame with tamper-resistant screws that go right through a metal clamp, through the mesh and into the frame. This gets repeated every 125mm around the frame.

304 grade Tensile-Tuff® Stainless Mesh not only makes our product the best looking screen on the market, the 0.9mm thick strand that makes up the mesh is 26.5% thicker on the cross section than other stainless security mesh available. This ensures that it is harder to cut or penetrate. 304 grade stainless steel is stronger and less brittle than 316, whilst maintaining the corrosion resistant qualities.

A highly Durable Coating has been developed by Crimsafe and Dulux which further reduces corrosion and reduces the buildup of airborne particles. This makes it easier to clean the mesh and helps to ensure your screen maintains its permanent good looks.

This fantastic product has a diverse array of applications to suit almost any purpose.

The crimsafe screw clamp

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  1. The patented screw-clamp and hook feature transfers the force of an impact around the frame, so the mesh remains intact and the unit is able to withstand enormous impacts.
  2. Tamper-resistant screws, exclusive to Crimsafe Licensees, are driven right through clamp and mesh and into the frame, to give unsurpassed strength.
  3. Crimsafe uses our own specially developed 304 grade 0.9mm "Tensile Tuff" security mesh, because it is more suited to security applications than other meshes.
  4. The Crimsafe clamp and frame have special teeth designed to match the woven profile of the mesh and "bite down" on it with a vice-like grip.
  5. Specially designed 3M insulation tape keeps water out to totally resist corrosion.
  6. Special coating developed in conjunction with Dulux gives our mesh commercial grade UV fade resistance for longer life, and makes cleaning easier.

How Much Do Security Screens Cost in Darwin in 2026?

Most Darwin homeowners searching for security screen pricing hit the same wall: websites that hide costs behind “call for a quote” buttons, or pages quoting East Coast prices that bear no resemblance to what NT installation actually costs.

This page gives you real 2026 Darwin pricing ranges for every major product type: standard aluminium screens, 007 grille systems, Crimsafe Regular, Crimsafe Ultimate, cyclone debris screens, patio enclosures, and more. You will also find a clear explanation of why Darwin pricing is typically 15–20% higher than southern state averages, and what factors actually drive the final cost of your job.

DABSCO has been manufacturing and installing security screens in Darwin from its Winnellie facility since 1966. (more…)

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Crimsafe vs 007 Security Screens — Darwin Comparison

Darwin homeowners comparing security screens typically narrow the decision to two products: Crimsafe or 007 Security Screen. Both are sold and installed by DABSCO. Both meet AS 5039 — the Australian Standard for security screen doors and windows. Beyond that, they are genuinely different products built for different situations.

The comparison comes up constantly because the price gap is real, the performance gap is real in some conditions, and the right answer depends on what your property actually needs. A coastal Nightcliff home facing saltwater airflow is a different situation from a Palmerston rental property two streets from the highway.

DABSCO is Darwin’s Crimsafe certified installer, operating from 19 Swan Crescent, Winnellie, NT since 1966. The team installs both systems and carries no commercial reason to push one over the other. This guide explains how they differ, where each performs best, and which properties genuinely benefit from the premium product versus which ones the mid-range option suits just as well.

DABSCO can provide a free site measure across Darwin and Palmerston to assess which screen suits your openings. (more…)

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Security Screens Darwin — Built for the Territory’s Climate, Installed by Darwin’s Own

Darwin’s climate is not forgiving to ordinary screens. From October through April, cyclone season brings Category 4 wind loads capable of turning unsecured debris into projectiles. Your louvre windows — standard on most Territory homes — are the most exploited entry point for break-ins in the NT: the blades tilt, a hand reaches in, and a standard flyscreen offers nothing more than a false sense of security. Salt air from the harbour and Casuarina coast destroys cheap aluminium frames in as little as 18 to 24 months. UV index 11-plus in the build-up season bleaches and brittle cheap mesh before you’ve recovered the installation cost. Rental properties have compliance requirements too, and a screen that doesn’t meet AS 5039-2008 won’t satisfy a property manager or insurance assessor.

DABSCO has been manufacturing and installing security screens across Darwin and the Northern Territory since 1966 — longer than any competitor in the market — and every product we fit is built to handle what the Territory throws at it. (more…)

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Crimsafe Window Security Screens Darwin

If you want a window security screen that genuinely resists forced entry in the Darwin climate, Crimsafe fixed window panels are worth understanding properly before you buy. DABSCO has supplied and installed Crimsafe security screens across Darwin, Palmerston, Humpty Doo, and Katherine since 1966. We custom-manufacture each panel at our Winnellie facility to suit your exact window opening, frame type, and fitting method.
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Crimsafe Sliding Safe-S-Cape® Darwin’s Smarter Way to Open Up

Living in Darwin means you want your home open to the breeze, not to intruders. The Crimsafe® Sliding Safe-S-Cape® gives you exactly that, a security screen that slides open like a standard door or window, but is engineered to a standard that ordinary flyscreens can’t touch. It’s ventilation and protection doing their job at the same time, which is exactly what life in the Top End demands. (more…)
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Crimsafe Ultimate Patio Enclosures Darwin: Secure Your Outdoor Living Space

If you want to use your patio, verandah, or carport year-round in Darwin without handing over access to insects, humidity, or opportunistic break-ins, Crimsafe Ultimate patio enclosures are worth serious consideration. DABSCO has been installing Crimsafe products across Darwin and Palmerston since 1966 as a licensed Crimsafe installer, and patio enclosures are one of the more practical applications of the system in a tropical climate.
The enclosure panels use Crimsafe’s 304 grade Tensile-Tuff stainless steel mesh locked into the frame with the patented Screw-Clamp system, meeting the performance requirements of AS 5039 security screen doors and window grilles. That same standard applies whether the screen is on a front door or enclosing your back verandah. What you get is a structure that keeps the airflow moving, blocks insects, and resists the kind of force that standard insect screening cannot.
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Crimsafe Safe-S-Cape Emergency Exit Security Screens Darwin

If you need security screens on bedroom windows in Darwin, the Crimsafe Safe-S-Cape solves a problem that standard fixed screens cannot. It gives you full AS 5039-rated security from the outside while allowing anyone inside to open the screen with a single push, no key required. DABSCO has been a licensed Crimsafe installer in Winnellie since 1966, manufacturing and fitting Safe-S-Cape screens across Darwin, Palmerston, and the broader NT.
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Crimsafe® Security Doors

Crimsafe security door is a made-to-measure door fitted with 0.9mm 304 grade Tensile-Tuff stainless steel mesh, locked into the frame using Crimsafe’s patented Screw-Clamp technology. Every door is manufactured to exceed Australian Standards, making it significantly more resistant to forced entry than a standard security screen door. (more…)
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Crimsafe Cyclone Debris Screens for Darwin Homes and Properties

Darwin sits in Wind Region C under AS/NZS 1170.2, where destructive wind speeds and airborne debris are a genuine threat to windows and doors during cyclone season. Crimsafe Cyclone Debris Screens are tested to withstand debris impact up to 46 m/s, making them one of the few screen products that genuinely meet the structural demands of the Top End. DABSCO has supplied and installed Crimsafe security screens across Darwin, Palmerston, Humpty Doo, Katherine, and remote NT communities since 1966. If your property needs cyclone debris protection, this is the product, and we are the licensed installer.
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Crimsafe Ultimate Security Screens Darwin

Crimsafe Ultimate is the strongest product in the Crimsafe range and the right choice for Darwin homeowners who need maximum forced-entry resistance without blocking airflow or natural light. DABSCO at Winnellie is a licensed Crimsafe installer and has been supplying and fitting security screens across Darwin and the Northern Territory since 1966. If you are securing a front entry, a large sliding door facing the street, or an opening in a remote property, Crimsafe Ultimate delivers performance that standard fly screens and aluminium grilles cannot match.
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007 Aluminium Grille Security Screens Darwin

Darwin properties need window security that handles two very different threats at once: the build-up insect pressure that arrives months before the wet season, and the real break-in risk that comes when cyclone evacuations leave homes unattended. The 007 aluminium grille security screen addresses both. DABSCO has supplied and installed these screens across Darwin and Palmerston since 1966, manufacturing each unit to measure in our Winnellie factory to match your exact window openings.
The 007 screen uses a 7mm aluminium grille profile as its core security element. The grille is set within a powder-coated aluminium frame and fixed to the window opening using hinge bolts and multiple locking points that meet the penetration and pull-out requirements tested under AS 5041 Methods of Test for Security Screen Doors and Window Grilles. The aluminium mesh insert provides continuous insect exclusion while the grille carries the structural load. You get airflow, insect protection, and a physical barrier without fitting solid shutters that cut off ventilation entirely. (more…)
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Security Bars for Louvre Windows in Darwin and the NT

Louvre windows are one of the most common window types across Darwin homes, and they are also one of the most vulnerable to forced entry. DABSCO supplies aluminium security bars purpose-built for louvre windows, fitted with concealed anti-jemmy wire that locks each bar in position. If you have louvre windows and no security on them, the bars are one of the most practical upgrades you can make before cyclone season or the long dry season when properties sit empty. (more…)
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Insect Screens Darwin: Custom Aluminium Screens for the Tropical NT

DABSCO has supplied custom insect screens across Darwin, Palmerston, and the wider NT since 1966. Every screen is made to measure in our Winnellie factory to suit your existing window frame, whether face-fixed to the wall or fitted directly into window tracks. In Darwin’s tropical climate, a well-fitted insect screen is not a luxury item. It is a year-round necessity, particularly during the build-up and wet season when mosquitoes, midges, sandflies, and other insects are at their worst. (more…)
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007 Security Doors Darwin: 7mm Aluminium, Made to Measure in Winnellie

DABSCO’s 007 Security Door is a 7mm aluminium security door built and installed in Darwin, available in hinged and sliding configurations. Every door is made to measure at our Winnellie factory and complies with AS 5039, the Australian Standard for security screen doors and window grilles. If you need a security door that handles Darwin’s humidity, cyclone-season break-in risk, and year-round insect pressure without blocking the airflow your home depends on, this is a well-proven product that has been fitted across Darwin, Palmerston, and surrounding areas for decades.
Call DABSCO on (08) 8947 8111 or request a free measure and quote to get started. (more…)
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Crimsafe Colonial Castings

If you want a security door that adds genuine street appeal without giving up AS 5039 protection, Crimsafe Colonial Castings is worth a close look. DABSCO supplies and installs Colonial Casting panels as part of a Crimsafe security door system from its licensed fabrication facility in Winnellie. The panels are gravity die cast in 100 per cent recyclable aluminium, which means no rust, no corrosion, and no structural degradation from Darwin’s coastal salt air or wet season humidity. They suit both sliding and hinged door configurations, and every unit is built to measure. (more…)
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Crimsafe Fire Attenuation and Shading Coefficient for Darwin Homes

Crimsafe security screens deliver two independently tested thermal performance benefits alongside their AS 5039 security rating: a fire attenuation rating of 45% radiant heat flux reduction and a solar shading benefit of up to 53% reduction in heat entering through screened openings. For Darwin homeowners, both figures carry direct practical relevance. Properties in bushfire-prone areas around Palmerston, Humpty Doo, and Berry Springs need to understand what this means for BAL-rated construction. And in Darwin’s extreme solar radiation environment, cutting solar heat gain through windows by more than half has a measurable effect on air conditioning loads and energy costs across the whole year. (more…)
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