Cut test door option
9th May 2017

Composite door manufacturer DOOR-STOP has responded to the latest Building Regs update and PAS24 2016 by launching a new, tougher slab as an option.

The new security slab is significantly thicker than the standard option, with an increased glass content, giving it the strength it needs to pass the three-minute cut-through test required to meet the regulation.

Head of Sales and Marketing Patrick Dean said: “According to a survey carried out by at least 30 police forces in England and Wales, homes with little or no security measures are five times more likely to be broken into or burgled. It’s therefore essential that any potential areas of vulnerability are addressed. With that in mind, door-stop has developed a new security slab to provide peace of mind for customers and building specifiers.

“Our new security slab has passed the three-minute cut-through test, which is an essential requirement in order to achieve Secured by Design status. Secured by Design is awarded to companies that produce products, which pass standards and tests nominated by the police service – and we are proud to say that our doors live-up to these high standards.

Door-stop’s new reinforced slab option is available on all of its Secured By Design doors and will be extended to cover its cottage style range later this year.
 
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