New machinery for aluminium doors, windows and curtain walling
Soundcraft has made a significant investment in new machinery & training for the fabrication of their aluminium doors, windows and curtain walling. Their new Emmegi M4 Phantomatic Aluminium CNC was installed at the end of February.
Terry Marshall has retired
Terry Marshall has now left the company and retired to be a full-time Grandad, reader, writer etc… He joined the company in 1991 as Director of Sales & Marketing, becoming Managing Director in 1997. In 2012, he stepped down as MD, handing over to Rob Thomson, concentrating on Sales & Marketing again.
Does curtain walling need to be Secured by Design?
Security is an important consideration for any new-build project. After all, future occupants will want the property to be secure and a certain standard is required by the Building Regulations 2010. Specifiers may already be aware of how doorsets and windows need to meet certain safety regulations – but what about curtain walling? Many mixed-use
Which standards relate to Communal Security Doors?
When it comes to sourcing doors, there’s a lot to think about — such as appearance, materials and security. This is certainly true for communal security doors, which are often subjected to vigorous wear and tear.
Wishing a Merry Christmas from all at Soundcraft
From everyone at Soundcraft we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2017. Our Offices will be closed from midday on Friday 23rd December and will re-open at 8.00 am on Tuesday 3rd January 2017.
What is PAS 23?
Publicly Available Specification 23, also known as PAS 23:1999 is a now-defunct performance standard for doors and windows. Despite this it is still not uncommon to get requests for PAS 23, despite the fact it is no longer current. It was designed to confirm whether a particular doorset was fit for purpose and included weather and