Further award accolade for Total Glass communal entrance door

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

Total Glass has received another accolade for its highly-acclaimed Aluminium Security Communal Entrance Door by winning the Product/Innovation of the Year category in the 7^th Annual Builder & Engineer Awards 2010.

The Liverpool-based PVC-U and aluminium window and door fabricator was also a Finalist in the event’s Supplier of the Year category. Total Glass Managing Director Paul Ierston and Director Julian Wetherall received the trophy from Paula English of Excel Publishing at an awards ceremony in Manchester on October 7^th.

This success follows the door’s shortlisting in May as Product of the Year and Total Glass’ finalist position for Supplier of the Year in the Housing Excellence Awards 2010.

Total Glass, an experienced and established fenestration supplier to the social housing and trade sectors, introduced the heavy-gauge aluminium doors in response to a market need for a more aesthetically-pleasing and robust security door for multiple occupancy residential properties.

“Winning this award on top of a Finalist placing is just further proof of the product’s uniqueness and how it fits the market need perfectly,” comments Paul. “We’re delighted to receive this award, which reinforces our firm belief in an innovative product that the market was waiting for.”

Total Glass is currently carrying out a number of pilot communal door installations for housing associations and social housing providers throughout the North West. It has also received numerous enquiries from interested organisations throughout the UK.

Social housing professionals are very impressed with the product. Liverpool Mutual Homes is installing 1,500 doors with customised glazing as part of a multi-million pound property refurbishment scheme in the city.

Capable of withstanding the toughest inner-city locations, the doors come 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 and customised glazing options are available, enhancing the external aesthetics of buildings for a smart, contemporary look. Glazed doors lighten the hallway for residents and give them added peace of mind as they can see who is on the outside or inside when leaving or entering via the communal entrance door.

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.