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sets as offering solid levels of resistance, however STS202 specify a range of attacks which focus on areas most likely to be targeted by burglars, such as glazing units. Each system is graded along a scale of Burglary Resistance (BR), from BR1 through to BR6. Naturally, BR1 offers a lower grade security rating and BR6 a higher one. Similar to the LPS1175 Security Rating (SR) system, of which STS202-BR is equivalent to. BR1 and BR2 focus on low-noise break-in attempts which commonly use levers, physical force, and hand tools such as spanners, lock picks, and screwdrivers. Unlike PAS24, which is a pass/fail certification system, the different grades of burglary resistance provide an indication of how well each system would fare against a prolonged, sustained attack on each of its key components. Ordinarily, increased security performance comes at the expense of aesthetics, and projects can quickly become compromised due to an overly attentive lean on the most minute details in order to give your client that extra peace of mind. By testing glazed aluminium doors and shopfront systems to a higher standard, we remove the need for gratuitous security measures that compromise the look and feel of a building.
What does it mean for the industry? An increased reliance on high-security systems can only mean great things for those of us working in the construction industry. Buildings are more secure as key entrance points that would usually be
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vulnerable, such as windows and doors are far more difficult to enter. Even for experienced criminals.
Clients in commercial or retail sectors will naturally want a higher degree of security than what is normally offered by PAS24 and its certification for windows and doors in a residential property. More robust, high-security options are crucial for protecting a client’s stock, assets, or anything of value to would-be thieves. As the STS202-BR standard is adopted by the sector, it also means that architects and specifiers are able to recommend or choose door systems that offer higher levels of security. When standards for products rise across the board, so too does confidence in our industry. We should be offering higher levels of security as standard, without any unnecessary need to adapt or change a product to suit a project’s security demands. By expanding the range of fully tested commercial door options to meet today’s market demand, we can give architects and specifiers a full suite of high-performing aluminium door options that provide the excellent levels of security necessary for high-specification commercial projects. When choosing windows and door sets for a property, save you and your client valuable time on site by choosing systems accredited with STS202-BR. A more robust and comprehensive security testing option that offers peace of mind, without the need to compromise on design.
Ash Pearson is sales manager for Jack Aluminium
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By testing glazed doors and shopfront systems to a higher standard, we remove the need for gratuitous security measures that compromise the look and feel of a building
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