How to Plan a Large-Scale Doorset Order
Careful planning is essential when a project requires dozens or even hundreds of doorsets! A large-scale order involves much more than simply choosing a door design. Every doorset needs to meet the project’s functional, aesthetic and performance requirements. Manufacturing and delivery also needs to align with the overall project timeline.
For contractors and developers sourcing commercial doorsets, working with an experienced manufacturer can make the process considerably easier.
Start by Defining Each Doorset Type
The first step is to establish exactly what doors are required throughout the building. Different areas may need completely different doorsets. Factors to consider include; door size and configuration; material and finish; glazing requirements; hardware and ironmongery. You should also give careful consideration to fire performance; acoustic performance; frame requirements; and accessibility requirements.
By creating a clear specification at the beginning of a project, you are reducing the risk of confusion, changes or delays later on.
Consider Fire and Acoustic Performance
Fire and acoustic performance requirements are particularly important for commercial door sets. Doors may need to provide protection against fire, reduce noise levels or sometimes provide both!
Fire-rated doorsets need to be specified as complete tested units, with the door, frame, seals and compatible hardware working together to achieve the required rating.
Acoustic performance is particularly important in certain settings. Hotels, student accommodation, offices and residential development may need to control sound to improve comfort and privacy.
Factor in Lead Times
Bespoke specifications, specialist finishes and performance requirements can all affect how long an order takes to produce. So, manufacturing and delivery lead times need careful consideration with large doorset orders.
Ideally, you should involve your doorset manufacturer early on in the project. They can help confirm the specifications, manufacturing capacity, and coordinate deliveries within the overall schedule.
Plan Early for a Smoother Project
The larger the order, the more important early planning is. By establishing specifications, confirming performance requirements and allowing sufficient time for manufacturing and delivery, you can hopefully prevent costly delays.
By choosing an experienced manufacturer such as Enfield Doors, contractors can have a single point of contact for their commercial door sets. This helps make large and complex doorset requirements much more manageable.
Enfield Doors Can Handle Large Orders
Managing a large doorset requirement doesn’t have to be complicated. Enfield Doors has extensive experience manufacturing doorsets for large-scale projects. We work with contractors and developers to produce products to precise specifications.
Our ability to manufacture bespoke timber doorsets means multiple door types, finishes and performance requirements can be coordinated through one experienced supplier. This can help simplify procurement as well as maintain consistency across a project.
Planning a large-scale doorset order? Contact Enfield Doors today to discuss your requirements and find out how we can support your project from start to finish.
