• PAS24 -Secure By Design – Apartment Doors

    PAS24

    By SWD Team
    PAS24 what is that?!?! I only want a door! PAS24 is an important enhanced security standard. Your apartment doors need to be super secure. There are many locks and doors available on the market. Its not just all about the price. The initial price difference between an ordinary replacement multi-point locking door. Or one that is certificated to PAS24:2012 for enhanced security would cost you an extra £100 - £200. You would maybe be tempted to choose the cheaper version! On the other h...
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June

2017

  • Hotel Doors Must Be Multi Skilled in 21st Century!

    acoustic noise level

    By SWD Team
    Hotel Doors - Multi Talented! Hotel doors really do have their work cut out. Not only is it often the first impression you will gain to your hotel room. The hotel doors are often the most noticed parts in a corridor or hallway. So it really has to look the part, strong and stylish, it also needs to be safe and offer you privacy as you enter your hotel room. So apart from looking great, it also needs to perform extra duties, it needs to be a fire door , and it needs to minimise external noise. ...
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June

2017

  • Security Levels on Front Doors: Different Types Available

    high security door

    By SWD Team
    What will your front door withstand? When we think of home security levels we think of burglar alarms, cctv and often motion detectors. These are all of course very important to home security. However, ultimately the doors of your home are critical to your security levels. After all it is your first defence against would-be intruders. Many people are unaware that there are many different levels of security now available on doors. Every 40 seconds in the UK a burglary occurs. In London durin...
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May

2017

  • Veneered Bespoke Doors: The Art Of Making Them

    Crown Cut Quarter cut

    By SWD Team
    What types of veneered doors do you offer? Veneers come in two main types in our ranges of doors and wardrobes. Natural veneers sourced from trees such as oak and walnut, or manufactured veneered doors, of which Eco Oak and Dark Grey Ash are examples. Whatever type of veneered door you are looking for we will be able to help! Natural Veneers As the examples below illustrate, natural veneers are  sliced from logs that are crown cut, which is where the logs are cut straight through or quarter ...
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24

May

2017

  • Accoya and Why it is an Ideal Material for External Doors

    Front door high gloss

    By SWD Team
    What is Accoya - Why is it so special? Accoya is the ideal timber to make our external doors. Known for enabling the consistent supply of durable and non-toxic solid wood. Passing all tests with flying colours for it's dimensional stability, durability, paint retention and in-ground condition. It therefore creates the highest performing external doors. Accoya has properties that match or exceed those of the best tropical hardwoods and treated woods. It is manufactured using wood from ...
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May

2017

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