Door Industry Journal - Spring 2018

106 THE door industry journal spring 2018 Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk Timber & Metal Doorsets dhf produces comprehensive guide to benefits of complete timber doorsets The Door & Hardware Federation ( dhf ) has produced a comprehensive guide to the benefits of ‘factory prepared complete timber doorsets’. dhf ’s Timber Doorset Group actively promotes the commercial and legal benefits of specifying complete timber doorsets made up on- site, as opposed to purchasing individual components from various sources. With an all-inclusive list of benefits available in an easy-to- download publication, it is anticipated that building professionals such as specifiers, architects and contractors will achieve a wider understanding of the advantages to purchasing a complete product, including those involved in the modular build market. The new dhf publication lists the many benefits of choosing a complete timber doorset, primarily, that these products derive from one single source of supply, are quality-controlled products and will ultimately, result in cost-savings, with all necessary items are included. In addition, using a complete timber doorset is a greener option, because they are engineered for energy efficiency and sustainability. “In the light of recent events, the premise that a poorly fitted door (or one that has had its integrity compromised) can be a liability, has become a real talking point,” explains dhf Marketing Manager, Patricia Sowsbery-Stevens. “ dhf believes installing a complete doorset that has been tested as a complete unit, manufactured under a third-party certification scheme, installed and maintained by a company certified to do so under third-party certification, provides peace of mind, reduced installation time and ultimately, costs. “It is a ‘no fuss’ solution. Complete doorsets can also be installed later in the building process, reducing the risk of on-site damage whilst works are on-going and are a perfect solution for modular builds. There are so many advantages to purchasing a complete doorset and we believe dhf ’s latest publication will enable a greater understanding of the benefits of selecting these products.” Download a free copy of this comprehensive guide at: http://bit.ly/2F144gI The future is clear with Robust GLAS-DOR Robust UK is launching their new glazed fire-resistant steel profile and doorsets. ‘GLAS-DOR’ can provide up to 2 hours of fire resistance with a core of fire resistant insulation for glazed doors, sliding doors, partition walls and window sections. The introduction of GLAS-DOR brings new opportunities for building design, as Paul Williams, Sales Director at Robust UK, explains: “Building on the experience and knowledge from over 20 years trading history with our sister company in Sweden, we are very pleased to be able to offer the new Robust GLAS-DOR system. “Architects and building engineers can now specify fully glazed steel doors and wall partitions in areas that need to meet fire and security requirements and is perfect for use in offices, shopping centres, airports, hotels, hospitals, schools and similar public buildings.” The doors and wall partitions are built using the Stalprofil SP35000 and SP76000 systems. Both carry a variety of UK and European test evidence for fire, security and acoustic performance which Robust will be adding to with a programme of UK specific testing. Robust GLAS-DOR is manufactured in Robust’s brand new facility located at their headquarters in Stoke-on-Trent and is available made-to-measure. More information on GLAS-DOR can be found at www.glas-dor.com