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02/12/2011

Total Glass Supplies Secure Doors For City West Housing Trust

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.
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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.

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