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Wishing a Merry Christmas from all at Soundcraft

By |2017-12-19T11:26:42+00:00December 19th, 2017|News|

From everyone at Soundcraft we wish you a Fantastic Christmas and a Prosperous 2018. Our Offices will be closed from midday on Friday 22nd December and will re-open at 8.00 am on Tuesday 2nd January 2018. During December, a limited production of the manufacture of communal portcullis security doors and aluminium curtain walling will take

Fire Resistance Test on FD30 front entrance doors for a Housing Development

By |2017-11-14T17:09:15+00:00November 14th, 2017|Fire doors, News|

City Island Phase 2 project is a housing development in East London. It includes 10 residential buildings, offices, retail, an energy centre and a centrepiece cultural building, which is home to the English National Ballet. Soundcraft have been appointed by Pantera Carpentry for the supply of over 400 apartment entrance doors for the blocks (A&M).

New Contracts Manager Joins Soundcraft Team

By |2017-10-02T08:20:19+00:00October 2nd, 2017|News|

Soundcraft would like to introduce Danny Blaney as the newest member of their young & dynamic team. Earlier this month, Danny officially joined Soundcraft as Contracts Manager and will be in charge of all curtain walling installation, as well as doors and windows in aluminium and hybrid composite.

What testing methods are used on fire doors and doorsets?

By |2017-09-19T09:36:05+00:00September 19th, 2017|Fire doors|

Fire doors are available in a huge range of styles and designs. They can incorporate glazing, an array of veneers and ironmongery to suit the aesthetic of any project, but the one thing they all have in common is that they’ve been rigorously tested to ensure they meet specific requirements. The testing methods used on

What are the design aesthetics of aluminium curtain walling?

By |2017-06-15T10:25:16+00:00June 15th, 2017|Aluminium curtain walling|

The design aesthetics of aluminium curtain walling typically include clean lines and sleek glass surfaces. Known for providing a modern appearance, aluminium curtain walling is suitable for a range of buildings such as offices, shopping centres, blocks of schools, hospitals and universities. When specifying aluminium curtain walling, there are a number of different design aspects

Are aluminium windows Part Q compliant?

By |2017-04-06T12:53:59+00:00April 6th, 2017|Regulations|

The design, hardware and installation of aluminium windows are factors that affect whether the product is Part Q compliant. Following the publication of Part Q, security has become an essential consideration for new-build properties, and we’re often asked if aluminium windows meet these requirements. The answer is: it depends.

What are aluminium casement windows?

By |2017-04-03T12:38:40+00:00April 3rd, 2017|Uncategorized, Windows|

Aluminium casement windows are windows that are attached to aluminium frames via hinges. Aluminium casement windows come in a variety of designs, and the right choice will be mainly down to aesthetic preference, although issues such as cost, ventilation, thermal efficiency and security should also be considered.

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