Glossary of Terms For Steel Doors and Frames
Definitions of some terms commonly used in connection with hollow metal doors.
Definitions of some terms commonly used in connection with hollow metal doors.
The term "hollow metal" refers to many of those components of building construction that are made of cold formed sheet metal. It applies to a wide range of products, including not only doors and frames, but partitions, curtain wall framing, radiators and convector enclosures, and numerous other similar items. There are relatively few buildings, in fact, in which hollow metal work is not used. By far the most widely used of these products are doors and frames. Since the introduction of hollow metal doors and frames their use has steadily expanded, keeping pace with the growth of the building industry.
When you require a new door and frame materials often comes down to this: steel or something else?
Hollow steel doors and frame products have earned an impeccable reputation with architects, design professionals, engineers and construction trade professionals.
Traditionally it is the rivets that are the weakest part of any security grille. The CX Range of retractable grilles incorporate the revolutionary 'Crosslinx' interlocking rivetless system that provides a much stronger and attractive alternative to rivets. The 'Crosslinx' system is concealed within the vertical picket bars and spreads the force of any attack over a much larger surface area.
Yes, both terms refer to the same product which can also be referred to as sliding grilles or gates.
The Disability Discrimination Act - BS 8300:2001 - explains how the built environment can be designed to anticipate, and overcome, restrictions that prevent disabled people making full use of premises and their surroundings.
Buying a security door just got a whole lot easier thanks to a new website launched by MDM Security. The long established Nottingham based company has rebranded in line with their new website.