If you’re specifying communal security doors (CSDs) for a social housing block of flats, there are many options to choose from and deciding what kind of door to use can seem like a difficult task.
Soundcraft’s new range of Aluminium Communal Security Doors and Screens has achieved Secured by Design (SBD) status.
Soundcraft have successfully tested their new range of aluminium communal security doors and screens in accordance with PAS 24 (2012).
Recently, Soundcraft have successfully completed an extensive series of tests with Exova BM Trada on its new Integrity Aluminium Range of communal security doors to PAS 24:2012 and BS 6375:Parts 1-3:2009.
Soundcraft has been appointed by Higgins Construction for the supply and installation of Hybrid Series 3 Curtain Walling with Tilt & Turn Windows and SD Aluminium Doors for Olga Primary school in East London. To satisfy the growing needs of the local community, a new larger school has been designed for up to 720 pupils
Soundcraft is extending its range of products with the addition of Composite Doors. Composite Doors are manufactured with fibre glass skins with either an insulating foam or solid timber core, contained within a robust structural timber frame. Our composite doors and doorsets have been tested to PAS23 & PAS24, and are Secured by Design (SBD)
Soundcraft has recently successfully tested to PAS24 its new range of aluminium communal security doors and screens. Further testing to BS6375 parts 1, 2 and 3 is taking place. The new range of aluminium doors will complement the existing range of Integrity SBD steel doors. However, the aluminium door range will include open-in and open-out
The Integrity Range of steel Communal Security Doors undergoes annual audit testing. This is a requirement of Soundcraft’s 3rd Party Certification with Exova’s Certisecure scheme, and is necessary to maintain the Integrity Door Range under Soundcraft’s Secured by Design (SBD) Licence. The testing to STS 202 took place on 18 January and level BR2 was
At the beginning of 2016 Michael Bishop joined the Soundcraft Estimating Team. Michael is not new at Soundcraft. He was our Senior Curtain Wall technician, having had 9 years’ experience with the company. He started with Soundcraft as a trainee joiner and has developed his knowledge and expertise over the years. His promotion is a
‘What are DDA compliant door widths?’ is a question that we’re often asked. It’s important to note that although referred to as ‘DDA compliant’, the Disability Discrimination Act or DDA is no longer in effect. Despite this, DDA compliance is still the way many people refer to accessibility regarding doors.
