Work begins on curtain walling and composite windows & doors showroom
Soundcraft has begun work on its new showroom for curtain walling, windows and doors. A range of composite windows has been installed featuring Hybrid Series 1 tilt & turn, reversible flush casement (overswing) and flush casement windows, plus examples of Hybrid Series 2 windows. Regarding curtain walling, the showroom will initially exhibit CWCT compliant Hybrid
Upgrading and renewal of fire doors at famous psychiatric hospital
Soundcraft has recently completed the upgrading and renewal of over fifty FD30S fire doors at Bethlem Royal Hospital, in Beckenham, Kent. The works, requiring a sensitive approach, was carried out in Longfield House, a specialist unit, which was occupied throughout. This was the latest of several similar projects carried out for the South London and
Veneer Wrapped FSC® MDF Fire Doorframe
When specifying door frames, there’s a lot to think about – from appearance and performance through to ease of installation, costs and environmental impact. The good news is that you don’t have to compromise on one aspect to enjoy the benefits of another. For example, Soundcraft offers a collection of veneer-wrapped fire door frames that
What are the considerations when specifying curtain walling?
There are many benefits to specifying curtain walling, but what things should be considered for successful specification? Type of system Drainage requirements Ventilation requirements Structural elements Aesthetics
Curtain Walling Sales Drive Factory Changes
Responding to increasing demand for Hybrid composite curtain walling, Soundcraft has made major changes to the layout of its factory. Originally focussed on joinery and panel door production, the factory in Chelsfield, North Kent, has been re-organised on lean manufacturing principles to maximize output for increasing curtain walling sales. The changes have increased stock holding
What are the benefits to specifying curtain walling for the building envelope?
Since its iconic use on the Empire State Building back in 1929, the use of curtain walling to bring natural light into a building has changed the way the building envelope is designed. While an increase in natural light is a major benefit of specifying curtain walling, there are many more other reasons to choose