Securicore™ by Hurst: the game changing PAS24 accredited PVC-U panel

The product of an exhaustive two-year R&D programme and uniquely available through Hurst, Securicore™ employs a specially developed PVC-U compound panel and glazing system.

Tested as part of a complete doorset, the next-generation PVC-U panel meets and surpasses PAS 24 standards. It complies with new build requirements and is designed to future-proof against potential updates to Document Q, which may extend PAS 24 compliance to replacement doors as well as new builds.

It does this without increasing complexity in manufacture. It’s available in a number of different thicknesses including a a standard 28mm option, controlling manufacturing costs, while generating new opportunities to up-sell on security.

Mark Atkinson, Sales Director, Hurst, said: “Securicore™ delivers a step change in PVC-U door manufacture. As a manufactured door set, it’s passed mechanical cut through testing; manual and mechanical testing; soft and hard body impact testing; and hardware and cylinder tests.

“With an extensive range of new style options being launched and available right across our range, including glazed panels, it gives Hurst customers, and anyone who buys from them, a unique market opportunity across home improvement, new build and social specification sectors.

“There are practically no limits.”

PAS 24 is a UK standard for enhanced security performance of door and window sets, and is a prerequisite in new build and much of the social housing sector.

It ensures the product can resist attempts at forced entry through physical attack testing, and the test includes: a manual attack (simulating real-world break-in attempts using various tools; mechanical loading (testing the structural integrity under pressure); and impact testing (ensuring durability against heavy strikes).

As part of a fully fabricated doorset Securicore™ meets PAS24, without increasing panel thickness, while retaining exceptional thermal performance, including 1.3w/m2K in a fully large glazed panel.

It’s available as an enhanced option across the majority of Hurst’s panel range. This includes glazed options thanks to a specially developed security clip system, exclusively available to Hurst customers.

In addition to the majority of its pre-existing panel options, Securicore™ is available in seven new contemporary panel designs.

“Securicore™ is a disruptor product”, Mark continued, “PAS24 accreditation sets the market for PVC-U panel doors in a completely different direction.

“The headline is that it opens up newbuild and will undoubtedly appeal to social housing, but there is equally big opportunity to sell an enhanced security door into the replacement market. As Securicore™ also remains a largely fit-and-forget product, it makes it attractive for installers.

“This is a big opportunity and delivers a significant market shift for Hurst customers.”