Archetech Issue 42 2019 | Page 56

DOORS ARE KEY As the first thing you see on entering a room, doors can really impact first impressions; especially as they usually feature throughout the house. Choosing a door in the first stages of development (instead of a last minute afterthought!) that has been made well, is easy to fit and looks good, can save time and money in the long run – don’t take our word for it, see the case study below about Sanctum by Fenwood Estates, on how their choice of Portfolio doors prompted a lot of interest to their increasingly exclusive new build development. SANCTUM BY FENWOOD ESTATES LIMITED, A CASE STUDY Sanctum, by Fenwood Estates is a housing development that provides the ideal balance between serenity and practicality, ensuring that the build not only reflects a greener, functional purpose but looks great too! Inside, the sleek, high spec kitchens are complemented by the trend driven Light Grey Two Stile Portfolio doors; pre-hung in Premdor’s SpeedSet Plus internal door system, featured in every room. Proudly manufactured in Britain and made from natural Italian engineered veneers, the Light Grey Two Stile is from Portfolio’s Contemporary collection, boasting consistent grain and colour. These design led doors are the essential integrated piece of furniture to help shape each buyer’s individual style. Having first-hand experience with prospective customers, Keith Fennell; Site Manager at Sanctum, details the value of pre- empting something as simple as the internal doors prior to the build, “The doors have been a hit with almost every house viewing to date, every person who walks through the door makes the comment ‘the doors are fantastic’ followed by an enquiry as to where they’re from! On site the SpeedSet system was also a big hit because of the ease and speed to fit each door, with the added bonus of not having to pay the additional amount needed to get skilled joiners on site, helping the project to run as smoothly as possible.” From 4 collections; Contemporary, Classic, Exotic and Natural, and with 20 door designs to choose from, Portfolio allows for flexibility and practicality. With glazing styles to suit domestic and commercial dwellings available in numerous differing veneers, and with all designs offered in both FD30 and FD60 fire rated core options, Portfolio is changing the way we see doors. Giving a little thought to the integral features can really enhance the prospects of any housing project. Find out more about Portfolio and SpeedSet doorset systems and visit www.premdor.co.uk, call 0844 209 0008 or email [email protected].