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
Soundcraft have been appointed by PRB Estate Ltd to supply the fire screens and doors of 13 Tower blocks in Thamesmead, South London.
Two of the main aluminium curtain walling options include stick and semi-unitised systems.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
