Total Glass communal high-security door makes an entrance

Published by Kathy Wilkinson for Total Glass in Housing and also in Communities, Local Government

As a robust, thermally-efficient and aesthetically-pleasing solution for multiple occupancy residential properties, the Total Glass high-security aluminium communal entrance door is attracting much interest from the social housing sector.

Manufactured from heavy-gauge aluminium, the Total Glass Aluminium Security Door is specially-designed for its role in protecting residents and properties from unauthorised access, while helping to regenerate housing estates and transform communities across the UK.

Shortlisted as Product of the Year in the Housing Excellence Awards 2010, the door has already been extremely well-received by the social housing professionals. Liverpool Mutual Homes is currently installing 1,500 doors as part of its multi-million pound property refurbishment scheme throughout the city.

Total Group Managing Director Frank Deary is delighted with the high levels of interest in the product, saying: “It has certainly created quite a stir and is attracting a lot of attention from a number of local authorities and housing associations. We’re also very proud that in its first year the door was a Product of the Year finalist in the Housing Excellence Awards 2010, reinforcing our firm belief in an innovative product that the market was waiting for.”

Capable of withstanding the toughest inner-city locations, the doors are available with a choice of locking systems - secure electronic solenoid bolt locks linking to video and entry phone systems or electro magnetic locks.

Single, double or combination frames can be created to suit client requirements, while customised glazing options are also available to enhance the external appearance and aesthetics of buildings for a smart, contemporary look.

Thermal efficiency is much improved due to the door’s thermally-broken construction, which can achieve low U-values depending on glass specification. This greatly improves heat retention within communal areas, reducing heating bills and carbon emissions.

For more information, contact Total Glass on 0151 549 2339 or visit the website: www.totalglass.com.