Crimsafe Security Screens & Doors — Toowoomba
Not glass. Security screens. Toowoomba’s original Crimsafe Authorised Licensee since
1996. 33 years protecting this city. 100% local.
OPENING PATTERN INTERRUPT — “NOT GLASS”
(Ogilvy + Schwartz)
NOT GLASS.
SECURITY SCREENS.
If you are looking for a glazier, a window repair company, or a shower screen installer— this is not that page.
This page is for Toowoomba homeowners who want the strongest security screen in Australia, manufactured and installed by the specialist who has been doing this in Toowoomba for 33 years.
There is one Crimsafe Authorised Licensee in Toowoomba. There has only ever been one. You are looking at it. You live in Toowoomba. You have worked hard for the home you are in. And at some point — maybe after reading about a break-in in your suburb, maybe after a neighbour had a problem, maybe just because you have been thinking about it for a while — you decided it was time to do something about your security.
You searched for Crimsafe in Toowoomba. You found this page. Here is what you need to know before you go any further. There are companies advertising Crimsafe in Toowoomba right now that are not based in Toowoomba. They are not local. They are not specialists. They sell Crimsafe alongside window tinting, glass film, pet doors, and a range of other products. They travel from Brisbane for every job. If a measurement is wrong, they go back to a factory 130 kilometres away to remake it.
Althaus Security is different. We manufacture Crimsafe security screens in Toowoomba, in our own premises in Harlaxton. We install them in Toowoomba homes.
We Have Been Doing This Since 1993 — 33 Years.
We have been Toowoomba’s Crimsafe Authorised Licensee since 1996 — 30 years. We do not sell anything else. We are not a franchise. We are not a national chain. We are a Toowoomba family business, in this city for 58 years across three generations. That is not a marketing line. That is just the truth.
Crimsafe. Australia’s Strongest Security Screen.
Crimsafe is not a flyscreen with a different frame. I have been in the glass and aluminium industry for over 40 years — I know exactly what the alternatives are made of and how they perform under pressure. Crimsafe is in a different class entirely.
Crimsafe describes their Tensile Tuff® mesh as being made from 0.9mm 304 structural grade stainless steel — up to 26.5% thicker in cross-section than other competitor screens on the market. After 30 years of installing this product in Toowoomba homes, I can tell you that difference is real and it is measurable.
What makes Crimsafe so strong is the combination of two things working together: the Tensile Tuff® mesh and Crimsafe’s unique Screw Clamp® technology. As Crimsafe explains it, the Screw Clamp® secures the mesh to the frame using tamper-resistant screws to form a vice-like grip — and when impacted, the system absorbs and disperses force around the frame rather than concentrating it in one spot. That is why it holds when other screens fail.
Crimsafe is the only security screen in Australia to pass the RC2 Test — a European burglar resistance standard that is more stringent than the Australian Standard. In 30 years of fitting Crimsafe to Toowoomba homes, I have had customers tell me it has stopped intruders, stopped storms, and stopped things that would have gone straight through any other screen on the market. Every Crimsafe screen is:
- Made in Australia — proudly Australian made, protecting Australian homes and jobs.
- Tensile Tuff® mesh — 0.9mm 304 structural-grade stainless steel, up to 26.5% thicker than competitors.
- Screw Clamp® technology — tamper-resistant screws forming a vice-like grip, not glued or stapled.
- Warranty up to 15 years — 10 years standard, extendable depending on product Selected.
- Fresh air and unhindered views — Crimsafe’s Tensile Tuff® mesh allows full airflow and natural light without bars or grilles.
- Insect and storm protection — one product, multiple layers of protection Crimsafe has many imitators. There is no equivalent. If it is not Crimsafe, it is not Crim Safe.
Toowoomba’s Only Dedicated Crimsafe Specialist
There is a difference between a company that sells Crimsafe and a company that specialises in Crimsafe. Althaus Security manufactures and installs Crimsafe security screens and doors only.
We do not sell glass. We do not sell window tinting. We do not sell fly screens, shower screens, or pet doors. We do one thing — and we have done it for 30 years.
That specialisation matters. When Wayne comes to your home to measure and quote, he is not a salesperson who learned about Crimsafe last year. He has been manufacturing and installing this product in Toowoomba since 1996. He knows every frame type, every installation challenge, every Toowoomba home style. He knows what works and what does not — because he has seen it all.
58 years in Toowoomba. 33 years in security screens and doors. 30 years as Toowoomba’s Crimsafe Authorised Licensee. That is what specialist means.
The home you are living in — there is a chance our family helped build it.
My mother’s father, Stanley Kuhn, built homes in Toowoomba for decades. He was a builder in the truest sense — someone who measured twice, cut once, and never left a job until it was right. There is a street in Kearneys Spring that still carries the Kuhn family name. That is not something you put on a brochure. That is something the city remembers.
My father, on the paternal side, painted Toowoomba homes for 45 years. Not because he had to — because that was the standard he set for himself. Every wall, every cornice, every detail. He never cut a corner because no one was watching. He cut no corners because that was who he was. The home you are living in right now — there is a chance my grandfather built it. There is a chance my father painted it. There is a chance my brother Raymond painted it — he has been painting Toowoomba homes for 35 to 40 years and he is still out there doing it today.
And there is a very good chance we have already secured one just like it on your street.
Two families. Both sides. All of us — in this city, for this city, for generations. I have been in the glass and aluminium industry for over 40 years. I know exactly what aluminium security screens are made of, how they perform, and where they fail. That is precisely why, 30 years ago, I made a decision to specialise in Crimsafe security screens only. Not because it was the easy path. Because it was the right one.
In 1996, Crimsafe chose Althaus Security as their first authorised licensee in the Toowoomba region. Thirty years later, we are still here. Still local. Still the same family. Still the same standard. That is not a marketing line. That is just the truth.
— Wayne Althaus, Althaus Security Screens & Doors
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The Crimsafe Range — Manufactured and Installed in Toowoomba
Crimsafe Ultimate The strongest Crimsafe product. Withstands up to 750 joules of impact. For homeowners who want the absolute best protection available. Ideal for entry doors, ground floor windows, and any opening where security is the primary concern.
Crimsafe Regular The benchmark security screen. Withstands up to 550 joules of impact. Passes the RC2 burglar resistance test. The product that has been protecting Toowoomba homes for 30 years.
Crimsafe Classic The entry-level Crimsafe product — still significantly stronger than Bany aluminium alternative. Ideal for upper-floor windows and lower-risk openings where budget is a consideration.
Crimsafe iQ Crimsafe’s most recent innovation — a security screen with a built-in alarm system. If the screen is impacted, it triggers an alert. The combination of physical strength and electronic detection in one product.
Crimsafe Security Doors Hinged and sliding security doors in the full Crimsafe range. Manufactured to fit your existing frame or with a new frame where required. Every door is measured on-site by Wayne personally. Crimsafe Enclosures Custom security enclosures — floor to ceiling, hinged, bi-fold, or sliding configurations. Ideal for alfresco areas, verandahs, and commercial applications. All products manufactured in Toowoomba. All products installed by Althaus Security’s dedicated installation team.
Why Choosing a Local Toowoomba Manufacturer Matters
When you buy Crimsafe from a company based in Brisbane, here is what happens. They travel to Toowoomba to measure. They go back to Brisbane to manufacture.
They travel back to Toowoomba to install. If there is a problem — a measurement error, a frame issue, a product defect — the process starts again. You wait. You chase. You follow up.
When you buy Crimsafe from Althaus Security, here is what happens. Wayne comes to your home and measures every opening himself. The screens are manufactured in our Harlaxton premises, here in Toowoomba. Rodney, our dedicated installer, fits them to your home. If there is ever a problem, we are five minutes away.
That is what local manufacturing means in practice. Not just a postcode. A genuine local operation with the capability to back up every job. Althaus Security is the only Crimsafe manufacturer in Toowoomba.
Book Your Free Security Assessment
Wayne comes to you. He measures every opening, explains your options, and gives you a straight quote. No pressure. No obligation. No upsell. If you decide Crimsafe is right for your Toowoomba home, great. If you need more time, that is fine too. The assessment costs you nothing. Call Wayne directly: 📞
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Serving all Toowoomba suburbs and the broader Darling Downs region.
Crimsafe Security Screens Across Toowoomba and the Darling Downs
Althaus Security serves every Toowoomba suburb and the broader Darling Downs region. Whether you are in an established suburb or a new estate, we come to you. Established Toowoomba suburbs: Middle Ridge, Rangeville, East Toowoomba, South Toowoomba, North Toowoomba, Newtown, Harristown, Centenary Heights, Darling Heights, Kearneys Spring, Glenvale, Wilsonton, Mount Lofty, Clifton, Highfields, Drayton, Westbrook, Cranley, Harlaxton, Rockville, Toowoomba City, Hodgson Vale, Wellcamp, Cambooya, Oakey. New estates and growth corridors: Highfields, Kleinton, Meringandan, Cabarlah, Wyreema, Greenmount, Pittsworth, Millmerran, Dalby, Chinchilla, Miles, Roma. If your suburb is not listed, call us. We cover the full Darling Downs catchment.
Frequently Asked Questions — Crimsafe Security Screens in Toowoomba
How much does Crimsafe cost in Toowoomba?
Every home is different — the number of doors and windows, the sizes, and the product selection all affect the final price. Wayne provides a free, no-obligation assessment and a detailed quote at your home. Most Toowoomba homeowners find the investment is significantly less than they expected for a product that lasts decades.
Is Althaus Security a local Toowoomba business?
Yes. Althaus Security has been based in Toowoomba since 1993 — 33 years. Wayne was born and raised here. His family has been part of this community for 58 years across three generations. We manufacture Crimsafe in our own premises in Harlaxton, Toowoomba. We are not a franchise, not a national chain, and not a company that travels from Brisbane to do jobs in Toowoomba. We are Toowoomba.
What is the difference between Crimsafe and other security screens?
Aluminium security screens flex, can be cut with basic tools, and are not independently tested to the same standard as Crimsafe. Crimsafe uses 0.9mm 304 structural-grade Tensile Tuff® mesh — up to 26.5% thicker in cross-section than competitors — mechanically clamped into the frame using Screw Clamp® technology. Crimsafe is the only security screen in Australia to pass the RC2 burglar resistance test. They are not the same product.
Who is Toowoomba’s Crimsafe Authorised Licensee?
Althaus Security Screens and Doors. We have been Toowoomba’s Crimsafe Authorised Licensee since 1996 — the first and original licensee appointed in the Toowoomba region. There is one Crimsafe Authorised Licensee in Toowoomba. There has only ever been one. Does Crimsafe affect natural light and airflow? No. Crimsafe screens allow full airflow and do not significantly reduce natural light. Many homeowners report they barely notice the screens are there — until they realise how much cooler and more secure their home feels.
How long does Crimsafe installation take in Toowoomba?
A typical Toowoomba home takes one day. Rodney, our dedicated installer, works efficiently and leaves the site clean. Wayne will give you a clear timeframe when he provides your quote. Does Crimsafe come with a warranty? Yes. Crimsafe screens carry a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty. As Toowoomba’s Crimsafe Authorised Licensee, Althaus Security installs to manufacturer standards and stands behind every job.
Can I get Crimsafe on my existing door and window frames?
In most cases, yes. Wayne will assess your existing frames during the free consultation and advise on the
best approach for your home.
What is the difference between Crimsafe and Crimsafe Ultimate?
Crimsafe Regular withstands up to 550 joules of impact and passes the RC2 test. Crimsafe Ultimate withstands up to 750 joules — it is the strongest product in the range and is recommended for entry doors and ground-floor windows where security is the primary concern. Wayne will advise which product is right for each opening in your home.
Is Crimsafe made in Australia?
Yes. Crimsafe is proudly Australian made. Althaus Security manufactures Crimsafe security screens in Toowoomba, in our own premises. You are supporting a local Toowoomba manufacturer when you choose Althaus Security.
