Social housing fenestration specialist Total Glass is supplying its award-winning high-security communal entrance doors to Salford's City West Housing Trust as part of an on-going multi-million pound homes investment programme.
Manufactured from heavy-gauge aluminium to the highest UK specifications, the Power Frame doors are being installed by main contractors Morrisons and Enterprise plc in dozens of low-rise housing blocks across the city.
Specifically designed to withstand the toughest environments, all doors feature robust hinges, fully tamper-proof fixings and secure electronic solenoid bolt locks linking to video and entry phone systems; providing the highest levels of security to protect occupants.
Laminated and toughened glass in the large glazed panel delivers high impact resistance and safety, while also achieving low U-values depending on glass specification. This greatly improves heat retention within communal areas, reducing heating bills and carbon emissions. Glass can be customised with corporate designs and logos if required.
Enhancing buildings with their contemporary and welcoming appearance, the doors let more light into communal areas and give residents an immediate, reassuring view of visitors outside. Greater visibility helps to reduce the potential for anti-social behaviour and vandalism.
Holding PAS 23, PAS 24 and Secured by Design accreditations, the Total Glass Communal Entrance Door won Product Innovation of the Year in the 2010 Builder & Engineer Awards.
City West Director of Asset Management, Colette McKune commented: "Having considered the whole-life costs, the Total Glass communal doors met our specification for robust, future-proofed and high-security products that offer long-term performance.
"By allowing more light into properties, residents can see who is outside and the doors also look very good. Aesthetics are so important in making tenants’ homes attractive and fostering pride in where they live, while also providing the necessary safety and security,."
For more information, contact Total Glass on 0151 549 2339 or visit the website at www.totalglass.com.
Time and date
CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Construction News
02/12/2011
Total Glass Supplies Secure Doors For City West Housing Trust
Latest Construction News
25/11/2024
Estilo Interiors has been selected to help Bruntwood SciTech as they invest a further £2.4 million into Birmingham as part of a plan to transform its Mclaren innovation hub. The project, located less than five minutes' walk from the future HS2 Curzon Street Station, will involve the building ...
25/11/2024
Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP) has reached a significant milestone at Aylesborough Close in Arbury, with the completion of a topping-out ceremony. CIP board members, ward councillors, One Public Estate, Homes England and the CIP team gathered to lay the final brick at the highest point of ...
25/11/2024
Lovell has appointed Nicola Colley as head of land in the West Midlands, boosting the business' expertise in land opportunities. Having previously worked at Lovell for 12 years, Nicola has returned to a brand-new role at the national housebuilder, bringing with her experience from Taylor Wimpey ...
25/11/2024
Stepnell has commenced enabling works for a significant £9 million refurbishment of the Grade II listed Town Hall in Hugh Town, located on St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly. Spearheaded by the Council of the Isles of Scilly in partnership with Scilly Arts & Heritage, the project marks a pivotal ...
25/11/2024
Morgan Sindall Construction has successfully completed the restoration of West Bromwich Town Hall and Library, restoring the significant building to its former glory for the community to enjoy. Prior to the project's handover, Morgan Sindall gave a presentation to the SMBC Members and Town ...
25/11/2024
Persimmon Homes Severn Valley has donated 10,000 bricks to AccXel, the Construction Skills Accelerator Centre in Cinderford. The contribution will enable students at the Gloucestershire-based facility to gain hands-on experience and develop essential skills for the construction industry. The ...
25/11/2024
Nearly a year after work began, significant progress is being made at Huddersfield station as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). This transformative project aims to modernise the key northern transport hub while preserving its rich heritage as a Grade I listed building. One of the ...
25/11/2024
Renovating a property can be a challenging and complex process, especially when integrating new and existing building elements. At R Elliott Associates Ltd, we specialise in helping clients navigate these challenges by providing expert planning, design, and support to pre-empt any potential ...
25/11/2024
Northumbrian Water has announced a significant investment of £3.5 million at its Great Ayton Sewage Treatment Works (STW) to enhance its capacity to manage stormwater. The project involves the installation of a new storm tank capable of holding up to 317 cubic meters of combined rainwater and ...
25/11/2024
Balfour Beatty Flannery, a partnership between Balfour Beatty and Flannery Plant Hire, has trained its 1,000th student at its Operator Skills Hub. With over 250,000 additional workers needed in the construction industry by 2028, Balfour Beatty Flannery's Operator Skills Hub is key in addressing ...