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Customizable Doors for Your Next Project

Customizing something gives you the freedom to add or take away certain aspects of an item. At Sing Core we offer the ability to do just that, by making custom doors for all your structures. We provide doors for any purpose, such as oversized cabinet doors, large doors, garage doors, pivoting doors.  The list goes on.  If you can’t seem to find those perfect doors, whether new construction or a home remodel, here at Sing Core, we can make it happen. Or if you are looking for a pivoting door for your entrance, we have you covered. No matter the task, we can service your door needs.

If you can think it, we can do it. The picture above is an example of a customized large cabinet doors. It could be a pivoting cabinet door. Now, no job is too big for the best cabinetry shops, custom cabinet builders, or millworks, if their work features “Sing Core inside.” We offer a large range of customization options which will help you suit your customers’ needs better, for example, sizes and locations of internal wood blocking, implants for lock blocks, hardware, or fastening points for added siding on the face of your Sing panel, even custom stiles and rails or premium hardwood edges on all 4 sides of the Sing panel. 

 

 

Below are some of the many options Sing Core offers as a skin choice or in other words the surface material. 

 

Paint Grade

Metal

Wood Grain

Wood Stave

FRP Fiberglass

Galvanized Steel

Aluminum

Metal

.20 in to.125 inch aluminum

HPL Formica

Masonite

Cold Rolled Steel

Hot Rolled Steel

Magnesium Board

Marine Grade Plywood

MDF

Plastic

Stainless Steel

Fiberglass

Concrete

Ceramic

Some other options we have here at Sing Core are window and light cutoffs. Sing Core provides Sing panels with window and door pre-cut and ready for installation. We will cut 1/8 larger in width and 3/16 inch wider in length to fit your window glass. We build a frame using 1.25 inch solid wood to your specifications.  The standard ready-to-ship panel condition is, “untrimmed.” All untrimmed edges are 1/2 inch over width and 1/2 inch over length. After trimming, your Sing Panel will be 1/2 inch less.

When customizing, the concern most often brought up is the weight. Though many leading competitors try to work with the design of the customer, they have trouble keeping it light and movable. At Sing Core our door panels are up to 80% less in weight allowing for a beautiful door without the hassle of being too heavy. 

Once these doors are complete the next choice is having a pivoting door or a hinged door. For a hinged door the hinges attach to both the wall and the door itself, allowing the door to swing open and shut. Hinged doors can usually be installed rather easily, are simple to operate, and most maintenance can be done by the home or business owner. For many small to standard sized doors, hinges work great. Pivot doors usually are mounted from the top and bottom near one side of the door, as opposed to the side. This attachment can be imagined as a pole running through the door, and the door rotates around said pole. Pivot doors are much more stable choices when it comes to large and heavy doors, and standard sized doors as well. Because they are not attached and completely suspended from one side, they have far less impact on their hardware. In addition, pivot doors are usually made with more resilient hardware to begin with, so your door will remain beautiful and functional for a very long time. Every Sing Core Door comes with our 50 year structural guarantee.

 

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Oversized Sliding Doors

Building oversized doors are one of the most challenging projects in the door industry. The larger the door, the more likely it is to warp, the more difficult it is to handle, the more expensive the process becomes. Sing Core has the technology you need to build the best oversized door that is structurally guaranteed for 50 years.

This paint grade sliding door measures 10′ x 12′

The cart is only 4′ x 8′

 

How do we do it?

Oversize and true flat is a challenge that we take on every day. We know the perfect combination of patented Sing Core and your desired skins, to maintain light weight, superior strength and true flat construction.

Many patent-pending tools are available to the Sing Core team to counteract the tendency of certain types of surface material to move according to changes in the environment. Natural wood grain is the most sensitive to moisture changes, and metal moves when hit by direct sunlight. Sing Core’s stiffeners and anti-warp technologies counteract any potential movement within the structure, and each resulting door is an individual work of art.

What is oversized?
As you know, any door over 7′ tall or 3.5′ wide is going to move according to changes in the elements any way, and the bigger it is, the more likely it is to warp. That’s why most big exterior doors are excluded from the standard warranty of the other components in a project, by way of a signed waiver. Not necessary if your oversized front doors have Sing Core inside.

So, whether you’re in search of a warp-free wood entry door, or a maintenance-free interior door, you can rest assured that you can have the most modern doors available with any available skins featured on your very own door, and you will never be limited to size, anything from barn door slabs to aerospace hangar doors.

Built with Precision

Even oversize architecturally spec’d doors deserve to be built with precision. At Sing Core our parts are cut with an accuracy of at least 0.007″. Working with this level of precision is the key to the longevity of our doors and the reason we can guarantee the straightness of our product.

No one else offers a guarantee on their product to match ours. This is evidence that they are not confident on the quality of their product. The larger the pivot door, the more important it is that the door remains warp free, and our patented technology gives us the confidence to know that when we make them they will be.

Choose Your Look
Our patented core technology can be skinned with almost any material. Whether you need paint ready, butcher block of any species, vainer, aluminum, steel, galvanized, HPL, or almost anything else, we can do it. For that modern metal pivot door look or a classic wood exterior, just tell us what you want and we will make it a reality.

Other manufactures need the exterior of the door to help support the interior. This limits options for finishing. Further, heavy doors will be even heavier with heavy finishes. By choosing Sing Core’s patented technology, you get the option to choose almost any exterior finish you desire.

If this door was not perfectly straight, it would not be able to stand on it’s own

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Dual Pocket Doors Made with Sing Core

People often think of doors as simple barriers or entryways, but at Sing Core, we know that a door can be much more than that. Doors can be elegant accents to a room’s design, or a seamless way to change a room’s layout. If done right, they can even be part of a room’s main design feature, such as in the example we’re showing you today.

This customer needed a way to separate two areas of the house, but was fairly limited in their options due to their design preference. Due to the height of the room, a standard door would not work unless they expanded on the center wall, which would majorly damage the flow and beauty of the room. A normal sliding door would work, but the dimensions would be incredibly difficult to get right. The door would have to be incredibly tall, yet narrow, which would need to be custom made. If this was done with traditional materials, the doors would likely be too heavy to work reliably, and could damage their hardware. Sing Core, however, was a great solution.

Because Sing Core panels are made with a honeycomb core, they are incredibly lightweight, yet still very strong. This means that the custom doors would still be sturdy and long lasting, but due to their low weight, they’d also be easy to use and be far less likely to damage their hardware. In fact, each of these doors only weigh 200 pounds, despite being over 13 feet tall.

These twin pocket doors measure 40 inches wide by 158 inches tall, and are 2.5 inches thick. This tall and narrow design worked beautifully for the room, though is definitely a non-standard size. Getting a door like this without having it custom made would be impossible, but luckily Sing Core specializes in large, high end custom doors.

A Sing Core door can be ordered to nearly any shape or size, and are strong, lightweight, and durable. One major concern with large doors is the possibility of warping, which gets exponentially more likely, and often exponentially worse, with larger doors. In the case of this project, even just a slight warp could ruin the entire system. A little bend or twist could leave a door stuck in its pocket, or scraping the side as it is opened and closed, damaging both the door and the wall nearby. There are many ways a warp can hinder or ruin a door, and often, warps are irrecoverable. Sing Core doors are guaranteed to never warp, and we can make that claim due to our innovative and patented honeycomb core. In fact, each door panel comes with a 50 Year Warp-Free and Structural Guarantee, so you can rest easy without worrying about your door failing on you.

Sing Core is thrilled to have had the chance to work on this beautiful project, and we hope to work on your next amazing project with you. Submit a quote request on our website to learn what we can do for you!

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Lounge Room Door Made With Sing Core

Sing Core has been working with several universities regarding custom doors lately, such as with the University of Idaho and their arena door, the University of Alabama and a sorority house door, and now the University of Maryland with a custom sliding door for one of their lounges.

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The University of Maryland worked with the brilliant people at USAM to get a large custom sliding door for their Heritage Community lounge room, and they reached out to Sing Core to make that work. Sing Core and USAM worked together to create a beautiful 3 piece modular sliding door. This door can separate into three panels along the sliding track, allowing for a custom setup to the walkway. It can also be completely opened and closed in order to really open up the area.

This large sliding door measures 168 inches wide by 120 inches tall, and is 2 inches thick. It contained splines to stiffen the panels and further improve the structural integrity, as well as a Formica finishing panel to give it that gorgeous end result. The door parts slide along an upper rail, which provides smooth and reliable operation.

This lounge room is in Pyon-Chen hall, one of two areas that make up the Heritage Community at UMD. It is a multipurpose location, intended to suit all sorts of recreational and student needs. Due to the location, the unique modular aspect, and the traffic, the designers of this door needed to make sure they got a high quality, durable, and long lasting product. That is why they went with Sing Core, and we are honored that they did!

Sing Core panels have many benefits over traditional door making methods, but there are three main ones that relate to a project like this: strength and durability, weight, and lifespan.

Sing Core doors are incredibly strong and durable, though surprisingly lightweight. This is possible due to the patented honeycomb core used within every Sing Core door. This honeycomb core provides exceptional strength and impact resistance, while also remaining amazingly lightweight. Where a traditional door panel may take several people to haul and install, most Sing Core panels can be carried by only two people, and even one if the panel is sized right.

The patented core and high grade materials used also give our doors outstanding durability, preventing many of the damages that would otherwise leave a door ugly or unusable. Especially being in a high-traffic area such as a university lounge room, durability, impact resistance, and longevity are vital. Heavy traffic walkways can see increased damage to the doors and walls around them. Sing Core doors aren’t easily damaged, and if they do receive a ding or scratch, they are easy to repair. In addition, all Sing Core panels are guaranteed to be warp-free for 50 years, which is unheard of in the door market. Warped doors are a massive problem, and unfortunately, many doors can eventually warp, regardless of the care put into making them. Sing Core doors, however, are guaranteed to never warp, and that is all thanks to the unique construction used to make them.

Sing Core is thrilled to have had the chance to work on this amazing project. Thanks again to the University of Maryland and the talented design and installation teams, as this would not have been possible without them.

If you have a large custom door project you’re working on, don’t hesitate to contact Sing Core for a quote!

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Hideaway Bar Made with Sing Core  

At Sing Core, we are always looking to highlight amazing and creative projects and uses for our door panels. This recent hideaway bar door does just that, and it looks incredible, too!

This customer wanted a door that could cleanly close and conceal the bar behind it, then upon opening have the doors slide and store inside the revealed room. This minimizes the footprint of the door system and allows for a much cleaner, less intrusive appearance and function. In order to make this work, our client needed a high quality, lightweight, and durable door panel, as something without these qualities simply wouldn’t work.

A lightweight panel was required, as anything heavy would ultimately wear down and break the hardware used to mount it. This is especially true in cases like this where precise and fine tuned hardware must be used to achieve the desired function. Heavy and unwieldy panels would greatly reduce the lifespan of these beautiful doors, which is one of the primary reasons this designer went with Sing Core.

When dealing with doors that have as unique of a function as these do, you need something you can rely on to last for a very long time. Repairs to door systems like this can be costly and difficult, sometimes requiring the complete replacement of various parts. That’s another major reason why a Sing Core panel was used for this project, as both the client company and the end user can remain confident with such a high quality product. Sing Core panels are guaranteed to remain warp-free and structurally sound for 50 years, so the customer doesn’t have to worry about a panel warping over time and ruining their door system.

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The customizability of Sing Core panels is another great feature for unique projects such as this. The client had very specific requirements for their panels, which is reflected in the shop drawing to the right. This shop drawing shows the specifications for both of the panels used in this project. The panels needed to be exactly 33 inches wide, 112.5 inches tall, and 1.75 inches thick. These doors were made to professional grade quality and finished with MDF. Once sent to the client, they were able to provide the final details needed to turn these into the beautiful doors you see in these pictures.

While Sing Core is typically used for large custom doors, office sliding doors, and more, we still enjoy seeing the creative use of our panels’ versatility, such as in this project. If you have a project in which you need a custom, lightweight, and strong door or wall panel, don’t hesitate to visit our website and submit a quote request. We can’t wait to work with you!

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Overcoming the Challenges of Custom Shaped Doors

Doors are not just functional elements in our homes and buildings; they are also essential design features that add character and aesthetic appeal. As architectural styles evolve and become more intricate, the demand for uniquely shaped doors has increased. However, crafting such doors presents a multitude of challenges for manufacturers. In this article, we will explore the difficulties of making shaped doors and how Sing Core can overcome these challenges.

Complex Shapes and Structural Integrity

One of the primary challenges in creating shaped doors is maintaining structural integrity while accommodating intricate designs. Traditional door materials such as solid wood or fiberglass often struggle to retain their shape and stability when subjected to unusual configurations. As a result, manufacturers face limitations in terms of design possibilities.

Sing Core, on the other hand, does no have these limitations. Composed of a lightweight yet incredibly strong honeycomb core, Sing Core has remarkable stability, even in complex shapes. Its unique construction incorporates a torsion box grid structure that ensures optimal strength, rigidity, and dimensional stability. This characteristic allows for the creation of doors with elaborate curves, arches, and other non-standard shapes.

Weight and Handling Issues

Another significant challenge in crafting shaped doors lies in their weight and the subsequent handling difficulties. Traditional materials used for door construction, such as solid wood or metal, can be heavy and unwieldy. This poses challenges during installation, transportation, and everyday use.

Sing Core panels address this issue by being exceptionally lightweight while maintaining their structural integrity. By utilizing a combination of advanced composite materials and a honeycomb grid core, Sing Core achieves an impressive strength-to-weight ratio. As a result, shaped doors made with Sing Core are significantly lighter than their traditional counterparts, making them easier to handle and reducing strain during installation.

Warping and Moisture Resistance

Traditional doors, especially those made of solid wood, are prone to warping and distortion when exposed to fluctuations in temperature and humidity. This is a persistent challenge for shaped doors, as the irregular surfaces and edges increase the potential for warping.

Sing Core panels, however, are guaranteed to be warp-free. Their high quality design and strong core eliminates the risk of warping and distortion. The honeycomb core of Sing Core also plays a vital role in maintaining dimensional stability over time. This ensures that shaped doors retain their intended form, even in challenging environmental conditions. In addition, all Sing Core panels come with a 50 Year Warp-Free and Structural Guarantee, so you can trust our panels to hold strong for many years to come.

Precision and Customization

Crafting shaped doors requires precise measurements, intricate detailing, and customization to meet specific design requirements. Traditional manufacturing methods often struggle to achieve the necessary precision, leading to inconsistencies and compromises in the final product.

Sing Core panels can be completely customized and are made with the necessary precision to meet the unique specifications of any design. This level of customization allows for the creation of truly one-of-a-kind shaped doors that fulfill the vision of architects, designers, and homeowners.

Conclusion

The challenges of creating shaped doors are significant, but with Sing Core, the industry has found a game-changing solution. By combining remarkable strength, lightweight construction, warp resistance, and precise customization capabilities, Sing Core panels enable the production of stunning shaped doors that were once thought to be impractical or unattainable. As architectural designs continue to push boundaries, Sing Core proves to be an invaluable asset in meeting the demands of modern construction and design, revolutionizing the industry in the process.

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Sorority House Installs Sing Core Door

The University of Alabama is an outstanding institution with a vast amount of students, clubs, and organizations. Among these proud groups are fraternities and sororities, particularly the Tri Delta Sorority. Tri Delta is a sisterhood that was formed in 1888 by two young women, and has continued to be a fun and inclusive community for students ever since.

The Project

The Tri Delta sorority house serves many purposes and hosts many events, some of which are meetings in a set meeting hall. This hall needed a large sliding door to allow entrance from the nearby chamber, and the amazing designers at Ellis Architects worked with Sing Core to make that door happen. The door consists of two panels, both measuring 89 inches by 103.5 inches, and was finished with 3/8 inch MDF.

Why They Chose Sing Core

There are many reasons why the designers and builders chose Sing Core for this project, and several of them come down to the needs of the room and the benefits of Sing Core. Some of the main reasons builders use Sing Core is for the strength, durability, and lightweight nature of our panels. These benefits apply to every use. A strong door is essential to withstanding impacts and heavy traffic, and being lightweight improves a door’s function, ease of use, and extends the life of its hardware. A durable door means it will continue to function for a long time without needing repair or replacement, and Sing Core hits all three of these points.

Light and Strong

Sing Core doors are pound for pound stronger than steel, and incredibly lightweight. This is achieved through our patented honeycomb core construction technology. Our core is strong and insulated, as well as very light. It can out-perform other conventional building methods while remaining a fraction of their weight. This lightweight nature also improves its ease of use, as a lighter door is going to swing or slide open much easier than a heavier version.

Durable and Long-Lasting

It seems an odd thought to many that a door can fail, but it happens all the time. Doors made in various ways can bend, warp, crack, delaminate, or do one of many other catastrophic things that renders them useless. Sometimes these issues can be repaired, but it’s best to never have them happen in the first place. Sing Core doors are incredibly durable, and carry the industry’s only 50 Year Warp and Fail Free Guarantee. Our doors will never warp, bend, twist, or otherwise fail, and that is all due to our innovative honeycomb core and the high quality materials we use in the construction process.

Other Perks of Sing Core

There are even more reasons why Sing Core was the best pick for this project, including design versatility and sound reduction. Sing Core has many different options when it comes to panel design, including custom dimensions, numerous options for finish, and other optional traits. In addition, our insulated core provides added sound dampening, reducing noise pollution and allowing the meeting hall to remain focused and isolated from outside noise.

Sing Core is honored to have been included in this project, and are thrilled with the amazing design work of Ellis Architects and the installation of the building team. If you are an architect or designer interested in using Sing Core for a project, we encourage you to submit a quote on our website so we can discuss how Sing Core can elevate your project.

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The Ultimate Choice for Large Industrial Doors

When it comes to large industrial doors, choosing the right material is crucial for architects and construction professionals. These doors must withstand heavy usage, harsh environments, and demanding performance requirements. Sing Core has emerged as the best choice for large industrial doors, offering unmatched strength, durability, and a range of benefits that set it apart from other options in the market. In this article, we will explore why Sing Core stands out as the ultimate choice for architects and construction professionals when it comes to large industrial doors.

Unparalleled Strength and Durability

Sing Core’s superiority lies in its exceptional strength and durability. Large industrial doors constructed with Sing Core are designed to withstand the toughest conditions, maintaining their structural integrity over time. The honeycomb core is made with high grade hardwood and insulation, creating a solid foundation that can withstand immense pressure and resist warping. This remarkable strength ensures that the doors remain robust and reliable even in the face of heavy use and challenging environments.

Lightweight Design, Enhanced Efficiency

Despite their outstanding strength, Sing Core doors are surprisingly lightweight. This advantage revolutionizes the installation process, reducing strain on door hardware and making handling and transportation significantly easier. Furthermore, a lighter door is easier to use once installed, especially in the case of large industrial doors. Massive metal sliding doors can be a pain to open and close, but with Sing Core, the door would still be easy and smooth to operate.

Unmatched Insulation Properties

Energy efficiency is a top priority for industrial and commercial applications, and Sing Core excels in this aspect. These doors incorporate exceptional insulation properties, reducing heat transfer and improving energy efficiency. The honeycomb core within Sing Core doors acts as a powerful insulator, maintaining stable interior temperatures and minimizing heat loss or gain. This insulation prowess ensures optimal energy efficiency in industrial spaces, reducing reliance on climate control systems and lowering energy costs in the long run.

Customization for Optimal Design

Every architectural project is unique, demanding doors that fit specific design requirements. Sing Core understands this need and offers extensive customization options. Architects and construction professionals can tailor the size, shape, and finish of the doors to match their vision precisely. This level of customization ensures seamless integration of the doors into the overall design aesthetic, enhancing the visual appeal and functionality of the industrial space. Sing Core’s commitment to customization allows professionals to achieve their design goals while maintaining the exceptional quality and performance the brand is known for.

Versatility and Adaptability

Sing Core’s versatility extends beyond large industrial doors. The innovative core technology can be applied to various architectural elements, including partitions, wall panels, ceilings, and more. This adaptability allows designers to create cohesive and visually appealing spaces with consistent quality throughout. By utilizing Sing Core for multiple applications, professionals can streamline the sourcing process and maintain design consistency across projects, further enhancing efficiency and ensuring an excellent end result.

Conclusion

When it comes to large industrial doors, Sing Core reigns supreme as the ultimate choice for architects and construction professionals. With its unparalleled strength, durability, lightweight design, energy efficiency, customization options, and versatility, Sing Core offers a comprehensive solution that outperforms conventional alternatives. By selecting Sing Core for large industrial doors, professionals can ensure optimal performance, longevity, and aesthetic appeal for industrial spaces. Sing Core’s commitment to innovation and excellence solidifies its position as the top choice for architects and construction professionals seeking to deliver outstanding results in large industrial door construction.

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Unleashing Architectural Excellence

Architecture has always been a harmonious blend of aesthetic appeal and structural integrity. The quest to create beautiful yet durable structures has led to numerous advancements in materials and techniques. One such revolutionary innovation is Sing Core, a game-changing material that architects can leverage to achieve both stunning visual outcomes and unmatched strength in their designs. This article explores how architects can incorporate Sing Core into their projects, unlocking a world of possibilities for a truly exceptional end result.

The Sing Core Advantage

Sing Core is a lightweight, high-performance material renowned for its unique qualities. It consists of a patented honeycomb core reinforced with torsion box technology. This design creates a remarkable balance between weight reduction and increased strength, making it an ideal choice for architects seeking to achieve both beauty and durability in their structures.

Expanding Design Possibilities

One of the key benefits of Sing Core is its versatility, enabling architects to unleash their creativity without compromising structural integrity. Its lightweight nature allows for intricate and daring designs that would otherwise be challenging to realize. From soaring arches and immense structures to intricate facades and innovative shapes, architects can push the boundaries of traditional design while ensuring stability and longevity.

Improved Energy Efficiency

Sing Core’s insulating properties contribute to increased energy efficiency in buildings. The honeycomb core acts as a natural thermal barrier, minimizing heat transfer and reducing reliance on heating and cooling systems. Architects can leverage this feature to design environmentally sustainable structures that optimize energy consumption and promote a greener future.

Durability and Longevity

Sing Core’s exceptional strength and resistance to warping make it a durable and long-lasting material. Structures incorporating Sing Core can withstand the test of time, requiring minimal maintenance and offering a high degree of longevity. In addition, all Sing Core panels come with the industry’s only 50 Year Warp-Free and Structural Guarantee, so architects can have confidence in the integrity of their designs, ensuring that their vision endures for generations to come.

Eco-Friendly

In an era where sustainability is a critical consideration, Sing Core stands out as an eco-friendly choice. The material is composed of renewable resources and made in our no-burn factory, minimizing its carbon footprint. Additionally, the lightweight nature of Sing Core reduces transportation costs and fuel consumption during construction, further contributing to environmental preservation.

Conclusion

The convergence of aesthetics and structural integrity is the hallmark of exceptional architecture. With Sing Core, architects have a powerful tool at their disposal to achieve both beauty and strength in their designs. By leveraging its unique properties, architects can unlock a realm of possibilities, pushing the boundaries of traditional construction while ensuring stability, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Sing Core empowers architects to create iconic structures that stand as testaments to their vision, inspiring and captivating all who encounter them.