In-house investment brings new skills to Soundcraft
As part of Soundcraft’s continuing investment in the development our in-house services, several members of our team have successfully undertaken two new training courses in the design and installation of windows, doors and curtain walling.
The added value of Soundcraft’s ‘one stop shop’ solution
With the need to provide specifiers with a quality choice of doors, windows and curtain wall systems that perform as well as they look, the added value that the supply chain can offer can’t be underestimated. In our latest blog, Soundcraft’s director of production Lee Gordon looks at the external benefits of working with a
What glazing options are available for timber Portcullis doors and screens?
Glazed panels play an important role in security doors. On its own, a panel designed for security purposes does not make a door secure – but it contributes to the performance of the product as a whole. Glazing may be seen as a ‘weak spot’, but it provides much-needed visibility for occupants and building users
What are the key features of timber Portcullis doors and screens?
When it comes to doors designed for security, particularly communal security doors, a Secured by Design (SBD) accreditation is instantly recognisable – and the marketplace generally wants SBD-standard doors made from steel or aluminium. There are plenty of projects, however, where a door with SBD accreditation, or a metal door, is not required. In this
When should Portcullis timber doors be specified?
Communal security doors welcome people to a building but are also the first line of defence against anti-social behaviour. Achieving the right specification so residents enjoy being secure in their homes without feeling prisoner is a delicate balance. The Portcullis timber door range by Soundcraft can help provide that balance and has proved popular with social
Can I specify FD20 rated fire doors?
What do fire door ratings mean? Fire door performance is rated in terms of resistance, and therefore the contribution a door makes to compartmentation and slowing the spread of fire. It is declared as a number of minutes – 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes – and ratings can be determined by both British Standard