When specifying doors for demanding environments, the upfront cost is only part of the picture. The real question is what will that door cost you over its lifetime? Too often, lower-cost options such as timber or standard steel doors are selected based on initial price alone. However, these solutions typically require regular maintenance, repairs, and eventual replacement, driving up costs over time and creating ongoing disruption. The Fit-and-Forget Advantage TS Designs’ doors are engineered with a different philosophy, fit and forget No ongoing maintenance No repainting or corrosion treatment No premature replacement cycles Once installed, the door simply performs, year after year, delivering a virtually limitless service life. Aluminium/Stainless Steel vs Timber vs Standard Steel Timber doors Prone to rot, warping, and weather damage Require frequent maintenance and replacement Poor long-term value despite low upfront cost Standard steel doors Susceptible to corrosion and coating failure Ongoing need for inspection, repair, and repainting Limited lifespan in harsh environments TS Designs doors Corrosion-resistant aluminium construction Designed for continuous use in harsh environments Zero maintenance requirements Backed by an industry-leading 20-year warranty Whole-Life Cost Comparison Door Type Upfront Cost Maintenance Cost Replacement Cost Whole-Life Cost Timber Door £ £££ £££ ££££ Standard Steel Door ££ ££ £££ ££££ TS Designs Door ££ X X ££ The Best Value · TS Designs doors are the best value over time. · By eliminating maintenance, reducing replacement cycles, and delivering long-term performance, our doors significantly lower your total cost of ownership while also reducing your carbon footprint. A Smarter Investment If you’re responsible for infrastructure, utilities, or healthcare environments, the choice is clear: · Choose a door that lasts · Choose a door that performs · Choose a door that reduces cost over its lifetime Choose TS Designs, fit once, built for life. Get in touch to see how we can help reduce your costs.
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Working with Contractors - The Challenges of Manufacturing and Installing Security-Rated Doors for Electrical Substations
When it comes to security doors, quality and reliability aren’t optional, they’re essential. That’s why, over the past seven years we have undertaken a programme of certification for our stainless-steel doors with the LPCB (Loss Prevention Certification Board) part of the BRE (Building Research Establishment). Their security testing programme is one of the most trusted and rigorous certification schemes in the global security door industry and has become the gold standard for perimeter security. Read more...
