How do I ensure fire doors and doorsets are compliant with building regulations?
When specifying any element of a building, fire safety is a crucial consideration – and it’s particularly important in the selection of doors. That’s because fire doors carry out two essential roles: to compartmentalise a building to delay the spread of fire and smoke from one area to another, and to provide a means of
Fire Screens and Doors supplied for Residential Tower Blocks
Soundcraft have been appointed by PRB Estate Ltd to supply the fire screens and doors of 13 Tower blocks in Thamesmead, South London.
What aluminium curtain walling options are available?
Two of the main aluminium curtain walling options include stick and semi-unitised systems.
What are the design aesthetics of 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?
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?
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.