External doors


Pressure to contain and reduce property maintenance costs has resulted in an ever increasing requirement on the part of housing associations and local authorities for the benefits of high performance doors. Research by Huddersfield University shows that residents living in SBD (Secured by Design) developments experience between 54% and 67% less crime.

The external doors used on both properties are composite construction (steel and wood) and highly insulated. They are compliant with Secured by Design and Ecohomes standards.


The external doors used are fully compliant with the requirements of changing building industry legislation - Part L and Part M - as well as meeting the Police Preferred Specification as embodied in the Secured by Design scheme. These doors fully comply with PAS 23 and PAS 24.

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Fact 7

With pressure from clients, specifiers and environmentalists to account for all stages in the life cycle of construction products, the masonry industry is moving forward on responsible sourcing and addressing the issue of sustainable procurement.  There is a certified chain of custody scheme.  This will mean that sustainably-produced products can gain ‘responsibly sourced materials credits’, which are set to become commonly used in the construction industry.

See the more information on the Code for Sustainable Homes