Frequently Asked Questions

TS Designs is a British manufacturer and installer based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, specialising in aluminium doorsets, security-rated stainless steel doors, wall-mounted and door louvres, and specialist access solutions. Built on an ethos of quality, durability and long-term performance, we manufacture in-house and provide UK-wide installation services through our network of approved installers.

TS Designs manufactures PA1 aluminium doorsets and PS2 (SR2) and PS3 (SR3) security-rated stainless steel doors, designed for a wide range of applications and environments. Our doorsets are available in an extensive range of configurations, with a wide variety of locking combinations, emergency escape hardware, vision panels and ventilation options to suit individual project requirements.

Our PA1 aluminium doorsets provide a durable, corrosion-proof and maintenance-free solution, offering greater flexibility in sizes, configurations, locking arrangements and bespoke designs, as they are not restricted by security certification requirements. Our PS2 (SR2) and PS3 (SR3) security-rated stainless steel doors provide independently certified resistance to forced entry, with configurations and hardware designed to meet the relevant security standards. Both ranges are designed for long-term performance, with the most suitable solution depending on the project's security, access and operational requirements.

TS Designs' PA1 aluminium doorsets are available in an extensive range of colours and finishes, allowing us to tailor the appearance and functionality of each doorset to individual project requirements. Our GRP-faced door panels are available in cracked ice, smooth gloss and woodgrain-effect finishes, with the option to specify any RAL colour to complement the building's appearance or match internal aesthetics. Different colours and finishes can also be specified for individual door leaves within the same doorset, allowing customers to distinguish between emergency exits, access points and operational areas.

Our standard anodised silver aluminium frames provide a durable, maintenance-free finish, while powder-coated frames are available in any RAL colour to suit specific architectural or project requirements. This flexibility allows us to provide fully bespoke doorsets that combine long-term durability with practical functionality and individual design preferences.

TS Designs' security-rated stainless steel doorsets are available in a wide range of colours and finishes, allowing us to tailor each doorset to its environment, application and architectural requirements. We offer powder-coated finishes in any RAL colour, enabling doorsets to complement existing buildings or meet specific project specifications.

For more demanding environments, including coastal and marine locations, we can offer C5 marine-grade powder coating, designed to provide enhanced protection and durability for the painted finish. As our doorsets are manufactured from Grade 304 or Grade 316 stainless steel, they do not rely on protective coatings to prevent corrosion. However, customers may wish to specify an enhanced coating system to preserve the appearance and longevity of the painted finish in challenging environments. Where alternative specialist coatings are required, our technical team can investigate suitable options to meet individual project specifications.

Yes. All TS Designs doorsets are bespoke manufactured to order, designed around individual project requirements rather than standard off-the-shelf sizes. Our PA1 aluminium doorsets offer exceptional design flexibility, allowing us to accommodate virtually any structural opening, from small access doors to large, complex configurations.

Our PS2 (SR2) and PS3 (SR3) security-rated stainless steel doors offer one of the widest certified size ranges available, from just 400mm wide × 550mm high up to 1,600mm wide × 3,275mm high for single doorsets. Larger openings can be accommodated using certified side panels and overpanels, with configurations extending up to 6,100mm high and unlimited overall width, subject to certification requirements.

Yes. TS Designs specialises in replacing existing steel and timber doors with bespoke, maintenance-free aluminium doorsets or security-rated stainless steel doors. Our corrosion-proof solutions eliminate the recurring problems associated with rusting, rotting and warping doors, providing a long-term replacement backed by an industry-leading 20-year product warranty. We offer a complete survey, manufacture and UK-wide installation service, including removal and disposal of existing doors where required.

LPS 1175 is a recognised security standard developed by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) that assesses a product's resistance to forced entry through independent testing using specified attack tools and durations. The standard classifies security products according to the level of attack they can withstand, helping architects, specifiers and contractors select appropriate physical security solutions based on a project's requirements and risk assessment.

TS Designs manufactures independently certified PS2 (SR2) and PS3 (SR3) security-rated stainless steel doorsets to LPS 1175 Issue 8, achieving B5 and C5 classifications respectively. These provide five minutes of tested resistance against different categories of attack tools, with C5 offering protection against a more demanding tool category. Our PS2 doorsets achieve B5 certification, exceeding the three-minute resistance associated with the traditional SR2 (B3) classification by providing five minutes of tested resistance against Category B tools.

Our technical team can assist customers in understanding the different classifications and selecting a suitable certified doorset for their project.

SR2 and SR3 refer to different levels of certified resistance to forced entry under LPS 1175. TS Designs' PS2 (SR2) security-rated stainless steel doors achieve LPS 1175 Issue 8 B5 certification, providing 5 minutes of resistance against attacks using Category A and B tools. Our PS3 (SR3) doors achieve LPS 1175 Issue 8 C5 certification, providing the same 5-minute attack resistance against a more demanding range of tools, including Categories A, B and C. Both offer independently certified security, with the appropriate choice depending on the project's security requirements and risk assessment.

Yes. TS Designs' PS2 (SR2) and PS3 (SR3) security-rated stainless steel doors are independently tested and certified to LPS 1175 Issue 8, achieving B5 and C5 classifications respectively. Both doorsets are also recognised under Secured by Design, the official police security initiative, providing additional assurance for architects, specifiers and contractors. TS Designs also holds Achilles UVDB Verify accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to quality, safety and compliance within the utilities and infrastructure sectors. Certification documentation and technical information are available to support project specifications and approvals.

Yes. TS Designs' PS2 (SR2) and PS3 (SR3) security-rated stainless steel doors can incorporate integrated ventilation louvres while maintaining their certified security performance. Both ranges offer an extensive choice of louvre configurations to accommodate different ventilation and free-area requirements, with available sizes and arrangements dependent on the locking hardware and certified design. Our technical team can help identify the most suitable configuration to meet both security and ventilation requirements.

TS Designs' PS2 (SR2) and PS3 (SR3) security-rated stainless steel doors incorporate a continuous piano hinge, providing strength, even weight distribution and long-term durability. This forms part of our certified design and cannot be substituted.  We offer one of the widest ranges of certified locking combinations and hardware options available, including solutions from leading manufacturers such as Surelock McGill and MICO, alongside access control, emergency escape hardware and specialist locking arrangements. All configurations are designed to maintain the doorset's certified security performance, with our technical team available to advise on the most suitable solution.