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Introduction
System 10 Composite Doors – leading the way

Nothing instils confidence more than experience and knowledge. The Prime Connection and System 10 Composite Doors have this experience and knowledge within the public sector to supply the products you need. The development of the System 10 Composite Door has been an integral part of Bowater Building Products innovative product development plans for over 12 months and the launch of this new range of Composite Doors continues our commitment to lead the way in the supply of precision engineered Building Products.

System 10 Composite Doors have been developed by The Prime Connection, the fabrication element of Bowater Building Products’ vertically integrated supply chain. The Prime Connection has two locations, one in Minworth, approximately 100 yards from WHS Halo, and one in Coventry where composite doors are manufactured. The modern Coventry location is 73,000 square feet in all and in addition to the manufacture of composite doors the location fabricates windows, primarily for the new build sector.

The benefits of vertical integration have become more apparent in recent years. Customers and clients need to have the assurance that a product does not only look good but that it has been designed with modern methods of construction, with each stage of the process linking to each other. WHS Halo has designed and developed dedicated PVC-U substrate profiles for the System 10 Portacomp composite door concept. These have been drawn on their CAD machine and the profile tools manufactured in WHS’s tool room. The product has been tested in WHS Halo’s laboratory to ensure that design is optimised to meet the rigorous demands of an in situ door being opened and closed. The composite door concept has been rigorously tested at WHS Halo in order to meet the current and appropriate British and European standards.

At each stage of the process the design team have checked that the composite door range can be manufactured, assembled and installed with complete confidence. Experience and resource across WHS Halo have helped; particularly the experience of bonding that has been developed in lamination in recent years. Where appropriate WHS Halo has enlisted the help of its supply chain, suppliers and clients.

Product Description

The System 10 Composite range of doors enables you to overcome all the traditional problems found in timber, composite and PVC-u doors. Each door features a unique 65mm Double Rebated door and specifically designed sash, fully compatible with WHS Halo’s System 10 window and door profiles.

System 10 Composite features

Choice of standard RAL colours for external leaf, with white internal face

‘Through colour’ door surface protects against scratches and marks

Over 36 different styles, all made to measure

Attractive woodgrain effect surface finish door leaf

Personalisation of each door with decorative glass and door furniture options

Easy to clean finish no rot or peeling paint

Meets both PAS 023 weather performance and PAS 024 security standards

Multi point locks as standard

4mm toughened glass to BS6206 Class A to meet Building Regulations Document N

Standard Locks are ABI Approved for lower household insurance premiums

Low and ultra low profile threshold to meet Building Regulations Part M

Open out option

Operational Strength

FEATURES	BENEFITS
The construction is timber free	Will not rot, swell, shrink or warp
Coloured doors use GRP ‘through colour’ skins	Surface scratches will not reveal a different colour under layer
All doors pass the latest PAS 23 standard at the highest level	The door has a high resistance to air and water penetration, therefore less draughts and wet carpets
All doors pass the new PAS 24 standard	This confirms that the product will resist a high level of forced entry by both mechanical and human means
All doors made to measure	It is not necessary to make a standard door size fit!
Six door styles available	Choice of skin configuration and styles to meet customer needs
Meets the requirements of ‘Secured by Design’	A standard that is recognised by insurance companies throughout the UK
Wide range of colours	Choice of colours available for each type of door – GRP 4 colours, Polycarbonate 2 and PVC 1 colour for internal use only
Can be fitted with a variety of locks and hardware	A choice of multi-point locks can be supplied type of door – GRP 4 colours, Polycarbonate 2 and PVC 1 colour for internal use only
Feature and security glass available as standard	Toughened glass is supplied with all doors but laminated can also be supplied. Coloured and bevelled glass also available for that extra finish
High thermal insulation	The solid door has a U-value of 1.04Wm2K and even some of the glazed options are well below
Adjustable hinges and keeps fitted standard	Provides a wide range of adjustment during installation and general operation
Mechanical glazing frames fitted as standard	Replacement glass can be fitted using the original frames
SBD cassettes fitted to 6030, 6040, 6050 styles. Styrene to 6010, 6070 styles	Additional security benefit
Application of adhesive on external Cassettes	Additional security benefits

Product performance

System 10 Composite Door sets have been subjected to various independent tests in order to demonstrate compliance with the general performance requirements for door assemblies, PAS 023 and enhanced security performance requirements for door assemblies PAS 024 (PAS – Product Assessment Schedule). NOTE: Successful product certification to PAS 023 & PAS 024 are a prerequisite requirement for ‘Secure by Design’ approval.

PAS 23 - Part 1: 1999 General performance requirement for door assemblies
Weather performance	Air permeability Water tightness Wind resistance
Mechanical performance	Operating forces Resistance to vertical loads Resistance to static torsion Slamming resistance Closure against obstruction Abusive forces on handles Resistance to soft and heavy body impact Resistance to hard body impact
Performance in use	Cyclic operation test Resistance to thermal variation Resistance to humidity Basic security

PAS 24 - Part 1: 1999 Enhanced security performance requirement for door assemblies
Enhanced security	Manipulation Infill medium removal Mechanical loading Manual check Additional mechanical loading Soft body impact Hard body impact
Design & general performance requirements	PAS 023 Glazing to BS6262 Side and fan lights to BS7950 Letter plates to BS2911