VICAIMA
DRIVING SECURITY FORWARD WITH THE COMPLETE PACKAGE
If you were selecting a car for security reasons , would you be looking for one that just had 4 wheels , an engine and a door you could lock ? No , of course not ! You would rightly be interested in its overall performance , verified roadworthy tests , the quality of its components , not to mention other safety features and naturally its appearance and stylish kerb appeal .
Selecting the right Secured By Design ( SBD ) Doorkit is not dissimilar . It ’ s not simply a case of meeting the minimum requirement , with a piece of paper that says SBD Tested , anything will do ! After all there is so much more to consider in the modern build environment , from fire rating to life cycle expectations and installation to design flexibility . Portaro SBD Interior timber Entrance Doorkits from Vicaima provides just that scope , with ease of assembly , quality materials , outstanding performance and design appeal as standard , all encased in one of the most comprehensively certificated products on the market .
Of course , one of the first considerations for any project or development is how will it look and will it fit in with the project design theme . Here the Portaro SBD system provides a rarity in today ’ s somewhat limited market . With matching door , frame and architrave in a myriad of veneered , foil , laminate , paint lacquered and even special finishes , the Portaro system offers complete design freedom , so that performance does not equate to compromising aesthetics .
Beyond the finish itself , design configuration also offers flexibility , with a choice of either a conventional architrave or for a seamless face the Inverse system , where door sits flush with its surroundings . All door systems incorporate a 3-Point locking system , handle and security escutcheon , together with an automatic dropseal .
Returning to our choice of car for a moment , another prerequisite in any purchasing decision , would be to lift the bonnet for a peak at the engine . Obviously a little harder to do with doorkits , however it should be remembered that the important performance of any
security door assembly is often not visible to the naked eye . Here again no ‘ cutting corners ’ or ‘ good enough ’ criteria are employed when manufacturing a Portaro SBD Doorkit . The doors themselves are constructed with heavy duty and high-density cores , surrounded by double timber rails on all sides , complete with hardwood lippings . Furthermore , the frames are made from hardwood and come pre-fitted with fire , smoke and acoustic seals .
From the installers perspective , the
Portaro SBD System really is the complete package . Supplied as doorkits for ease of fitting on site , the carefully and separately wrapped doors come premachined with all primary components , alongside the boxed and matching frame / architrave sections with simply connecting parts and screws . All designed for easy and rapid assembly .
There are so many reasons why Portaro SBD Doorkits offer the ideal entrance security solution , of which these are just a few :
• Certified Secured by Design with dual scope Fire and Security certification
• Sound reduction performance with Acoustic AC35 and AC36 options
• Completely matching door and frame surround
• Ease and speed of assembly on site
• Quality components and construction
• FD30 to FD60 Fire Rating
• SBD Inverse Model
For anyone looking to move out of first gear when it comes to security standards , then Portaro SBD Doorkits really are worth a test drive .
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