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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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Creating Exquisite Grand Entrances with Sing Core

The grand entrance to a building serves as a powerful statement, captivating visitors and setting the tone for their experience within. Architects continuously seek innovative materials and designs to achieve awe-inspiring entrances that leave a lasting impression. One material that is favored for its versatility and effectiveness is Sing Core. In this article, we will explore how architects can harness the remarkable qualities of Sing Core to create the best grand entrances imaginable.

Unparalleled Strength and Lightweight Construction

Sing Core is a revolutionary composite material known for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. Combining a lightweight honeycomb structure with sturdy torsion box technology, it provides architects with an incredible opportunity to design grand entrances that are both robust and visually striking. The material’s high strength ensures longevity, making it ideal for enduring heavy foot traffic while maintaining its structural integrity.

Versatile Design Options

Architects strive to push boundaries and create unique spaces that leave a lasting impression. Sing Core offers immense design flexibility, allowing architects to realize their creative visions. Sing Core panels can be made to nearly any dimensions or specifications, enabling the creation of intricate and innovative entrance designs. From curved and flowing structures to bold and angular compositions, Sing Core empowers architects to explore limitless design possibilities.

Large Panels and Seamless Integration

Grand entrances often demand expansive paneling to create a dramatic impact. Sing Core excels in this aspect by enabling the production of massive panels that integrate seamlessly. This not only enhances the visual appeal of the entrance but also ensures a smoother installation process. The ability to craft large doors with a single or few panels allows architects and designers to push the boundaries of what was once thought impossible.

Acoustic and Thermal Insulation

Beyond its structural qualities, Sing Core also provides excellent acoustic and thermal insulation properties. This makes it an ideal choice for grand entrances in buildings where noise reduction and energy efficiency are paramount. The material’s sound-dampening capabilities ensure a tranquil environment, shielding visitors from exterior disturbances. Additionally, its thermal insulation properties contribute to maintaining a comfortable interior temperature, reducing energy consumption and enhancing sustainability.

Durability and Low Maintenance

Architects aim for designs that stand the test of time, requiring minimal maintenance. Sing Core’s inherent durability makes it an excellent choice for grand entrances in high-traffic areas. The material is resistant to warping, cracking, and other forms of wear and tear, ensuring that the entrance retains its elegance and functionality for years to come. Furthermore, its low maintenance requirements alleviate the burden on building owners, making it a cost-effective solution in the long run. Lastly, Sing Core panels all come with a 50 Year Warp-Free and Structural Guarantee, so you and your client can rest assured that your beautiful creation will never fail on you.

Conclusion

Creating breathtaking grand entrances is a hallmark of architectural excellence, and Sing Core empowers architects to bring their visionary designs to life. With its remarkable strength, versatility, and aesthetic appeal, Sing Core offers unparalleled opportunities for architects to create awe-inspiring entrances that leave a lasting impression on visitors. As this revolutionary material continues to evolve, architects can embrace its qualities to redefine the possibilities of grand entrance design, setting new standards for architectural marvels in the modern era.

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Sliding Doors vs Pivot Doors

Both sliding doors and pivot doors are staples in the home and commercial building space. Both provide the same basic function: allow or restrict access to an area. The way they perform that function, however, is different, and thus each one has its own sets of pros and cons to consider when planning out your project.

Pivot Doors – Pros

Pivot doors are the classic when it comes to most doors. Rotating on an axis near the back end of the door, these doors swing out (or in) when opened and can be designed in many different ways. A pivot door may be a simple flat wood interior door or an extravagant and ornate exterior door, or anything in between. They are easy to operate, easy to install, and the standard door type.

Pivot Doors – Cons

While pivot doors are fantastic options, they do come with some limitations and drawbacks. One, a pivot door requires a much larger footprint than a sliding door, as it has to swing open in at least one direction. This means that the area around a pivot door must remain clear and unused, which can limit the available floor space in a small room or tight hallway. Additionally, pivot doors are only supported on the end with the pivot point, meaning they are constantly pulling down on their hardware and can wear on them much more over time. This can also limit their stability in some circumstances.

Sliding Doors – Pros

Sliding doors are becoming increasingly more common in both home and commercial applications. Architects and designers are choosing sliding doors more often as time goes on due to their sleek and modern appearance, as well as the benefits they provide. There are two main options when it comes to sliding doors, the standard and what is called a “pocket door”. Sliding doors take up significantly less floor space than pivot doors regardless of which style is used, and they can be designed to be much larger than the standard pivot door without near as many complications. In addition, sliding doors are mounted on at least one, sometimes two roller tracks. This means that they are evenly supported across the width of the door, leaving no areas lacking in support or wearing heavier on the hardware. Sliding doors that slide into the nearby wall are even more safe, as they are only ever exposed to traffic or weather when closed.

Sliding Doors – Cons

While sliding doors take up much less floor space than pivot doors, unless you’re using a pocket door, they do take up wall space. Arguably still less intrusive than pivot doors, however a standard sliding door will need to slide over the wall near it when opened. Depending on the size of your sliding door, this could lead to a large amount of nearby wall space that must be left clear. If you’re using a pocket door, however, this issue is completely resolved, as the door slides entirely into the wall. Sliding doors are also a little bit more complicated to operate, though this is hardly a factor as they are still simple to use.

Conclusion

No matter which door type you choose, you can build a beautiful and functional piece. If you’re considering these options, we encourage you to look through the Sing Core website to learn more about these door types and how Sing Core can help you!

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Sing Core Pocket Doors (Hidden Doors)

What is a Pocket Door?

Pocket doors are a type of sliding door that slides into a pocket in the wall instead of in front of or behind it. A variant of the pocket door is a “hidden door”, named that due to their hidden nature and the ability to create a nearly invisible door when closed.

Pocket Doors

Pocket doors are popular for many reasons, one of which is their space saving nature. Traditional sliding doors require the nearby space along the wall to remain empty so that they can open and move into that area. Pocket doors, however, are built to slide directly into the wall, and as such allow you to put furniture, decorations, or anything else along the walls nearby.

Pocket doors often require more engineering to make work, as they need a finished pocket with suitable space inside the nearby wall. This does present a potential hurdle in the construction of your door, however if you plan on doing this before starting construction, it is easy to work into the plans. Also, you can have a pocket door installed in a pre-existing wall assuming the wall is thick enough to allow for it, or you have the means of altering said wall.

Pocket doors are a fun and creative way to provide access to a room, and also tend to last longer than traditional sliding doors seeing as, when opened, they are not exposed to traffic or the elements. If you’re considering the options for a new door in your home or office, consider a pocket door for a unique and fun result!

Hidden Doors

One popular style of pocket doors are hidden doors, which function the same way, but have some added features to make them practically invisible. Hidden doors are usually designed to blend into the wall around them, providing a near-seamless exterior and, thus, proving incredibly difficult to spot, even if you’re walking right by it. Hidden doors work very similarly to pocket doors, using rails to slide into a hidden space within the nearby wall. Where they differ is that hidden doors often have an additional mechanism to press them up to be flush with the nearby wall, adding to their hidden nature.

Where Sing Core Comes In

Sing Core advanced panels can be used to build sliding doors of any style, including pocket and hidden doors. Our panels are super strong and lightweight, so you get assurance that they can hold up to use, plus their lightweight nature extends the life of the hardware, and as such the door, by a significant amount. Our panels also have a 50-Year Warp Free Guarantee, meaning your door will never warp or twist and become unusable. Many doors risk warping due to their flat and incredibly precise nature, and even the slightest of warps can completely ruin a door’s appearance and functionality. With Sing Core, you never have to worry about your door warping, and we give you 50 years of promise to prove that.

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The Sing Core Sliding Door Revolution

Sing Core Sliding Door Revolution

Sliding Doors are taking over the industry. We recently updated the Sliding Door page on our website as part of an effort to keep things updated and more accessible to you, the reader, but also to go over why we believe Sing Core is the best choice for your large or custom sliding doors. In this article, we’ll touch on a few of these reasons, and afterwards we encourage you to go view the new Sliding Door page to see all of the changes!

Big Doors are Better with Sing Core

Big doors can be a big problem. Regardless of how well designed they are, if you’re using heavy, low quality, or warped materials, either one of those could limit its function. Especially with sliding doors, where precise construction and proper installation is essential to its long term functionality.

The biggest issue with large doors is their weight, as a heavy door wears significantly more on the hardware used to mount it, significantly reducing its lifespan. With sliding doors, this is particularly seen on the rollers and tracks used to open and close them. The heavier a sliding door is, the harder it is to open and close, and the more likely you are to have to replace or repair major parts of the structure, if not the entire door itself. Plus, a larger door is more likely to warp, and a warped sliding door becomes practically impossible to close and seal properly.

With Sing Core, these problems are removed from the equation entirely. Weight is no issue with our patented and patent-pending panels, as they are incredibly light while still being stronger than steel. This, in turn, reduces the damage done over time to the hardware and extends the life of the door. Plus, Sing Core panels are guaranteed to remain warp-free for 50 years, which is one of the most common reasons sliding doors fail. The larger a door gets, the more surface area it has, and the more likely it is to warp. With Sing Core, no matter what size your door is, our panels will never warp, guaranteed.

Sing Core Sliding Doors vs The Rest

Aside from making great large doors, what qualities does Sing Core have over the rest of the options? One major factor is ease of opening. Many people know the pains of trying to open a sliding door that is wedged into the track and wrenching your arm as it stops suddenly, or the great efforts that go into heaving a sliding door open at times. Sing Core panels are lightweight and dimensionally accurate, ensuring the door is easy to open and close and doesn’t get stuck on its tracks.

Sing Core panels can also be made to nearly any build specifications, meaning with us you can get a completely custom door that is guaranteed to perform, while with other options you may be limited to what’s “in stock” for your projects.

Overall, we recommend Sing Core panels for any sliding door project. Regardless of size, shape, or any other factor, feel free to request a quote to get started on your perfect door journey!

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Advantages of Sing Core for Commercial Applications

The Advantages of Sing Core for Commercial Applications

Sing Core has many uses and advantages in both home and commercial applications, though we tend to think more of the home applications than those in the office. We often undervalue the importance of things such as doors in the workplace, though they are essential to the daily operation and safety of our businesses.

Doors in the Workplace

The first type of door people often think of in the workplace is the front, back, or “entry/exit” doors. These are incredibly important when it comes to the safety and operation of a business, yes, but there are many more types of doors that are commonplace in commercial industries. One other common type is the standard interior, or office door. There are also “feature doors”, which are usually large, grand, and beautiful doors that act as the opening between important areas or large rooms (see this fantastic double sliding door at Laserfiche as an example). The other common types of door are security doors, room dividers, and more. Sing Core has experience making each of these, and our panels make an excellent choice for them.

The Advantages of Sing Core

While Sing Core’s benefits in the home and professional market are similar at their core, there are some features that excel in the industrial and business sectors. One such advantage is the ability to make large, custom, and lightweight doors with our patented core. Many businesses make use of these beautiful doors as their entry, or as a feature inside, but standard construction options lead to them being incredibly heavy, or come with many other downsides. Sing Core specializes in large doors, and we make them significantly lighter than other methods, while still retaining incredible strength and durability. Our panels are also guaranteed to remain warp-free and structurally sound for 50 years, so you never have to worry about your large custom door warping and becoming unusable on you.

Another major advantage to using Sing Core in the workplace is the insulating and sound-deadening properties of our panels. In a situation where privacy is important, like you’d expect in meeting rooms or offices where confidential information is shared, you need to ensure the security of that information with a door that reduces or eliminates the sound that passes through it. Sing Core doors do this incredibly well, as our insulated honeycomb design naturally muffles sound. This also makes it a must have for businesses close to a busy street, as the passive street sound can be a detriment to a workplace.

In addition to the sound-deadening nature, we also offer a Sing Core Security Door for applications where safety and protection are essential. If your business holds high-end electronics in specific rooms, or perhaps you have sensitive documents and information, you need to ensure that the door you use to secure those areas can hold up to any attempt to break in. A Sing Core Security Door is reinforced with steel bars to guarantee the safety of what you hold on the other side.

Summary

Sing Core products deliver many valuable properties to both home and commercial applications, and we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how Sing Core can fit in at your home or office!

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Protect Your Home From the Winter with Sing Core

Sing Core and Your Warmth

As we hit the half way mark of the 2022/2023 winter season, many are finding that their homes lack proper insulation in many different ways. One of the main reasons your home may not be holding warmth is your exterior doors. Doors are often poorly insulated, if even insulated at all. A poorly insulated door can surge your heating bill up, as it allows warm air to leave the home and cold air to filter in unrestricted. A door made with Sing Core’s patented honeycomb panels is guaranteed to improve your internal climate, as they are well insulated, lightweight, and can be made to fit any door size.

Why Choose Sing Core?

Sing Core doors offer many advantages over the standard options, and are the industry best in making high quality, durable, and lightweight doors. Our products are made with a laminated honeycomb core, allowing you to choose nearly any door design while still maintaining that high end Sing Core result.

In addition, our doors are guaranteed to be warp free. Doors can warp slowly over time, especially in areas with constantly changing weather. Rain, snow, freezing temperatures, and many other factors can lead to your door warping, and even the smallest warp can change the entire feel of your door. Sing Core doors are guaranteed to not warp, meaning you’ll always have a smooth and straight entrance.

We also offer a 50 Year Guarantee on our products, promising to stay sturdy and straight through that entire time. This brings you peace of mind to know that you will always be satisfied with your door, as it will stand the test of time regardless of the conditions.

What Are The Benefits of Sing Core?

In addition to the high end insulation and 50 year guarantee, our doors are also incredibly sturdy and lightweight. A typical door can be one or the other, but at Sing Core, we make door panels that are durable, without weighing down the hinges and being difficult to move. Because of this, we can make doors of nearly any size, further broadening your options with elegant tall doors, large garage doors, and many others. Our panels are also sound deadening, offering additional uses as interior doors for studios, or even exterior doors in loud areas.

What Kind of Doors Can Sing Core Make?

Nearly any door is an option when using Sing Core. Exterior doors, interior doors, large doors, pivot doors, sliding doors, and garage doors, among many others, all become a possibility with our amazing product. Plus, these various applications will all have the same benefits, so you can have an insulated garage door, a lightweight large door, and more.

We invite you to look at our customer gallery to see some of the amazing things we’ve been able to create, and when you’re in need of a high end door, remember Sing Core.

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Patio Doors

When you’re not just looking for any patio doors, there’s a good chance you’re looking high and low for the best patio door to suit your needs, your particular taste(s) as well as beautiful patio doors. Normal, off the shelf patio doors are not going to suit what you want in a patio door. Chances are you’re looking for the best patio doors, doors that are not your run of the mill patio doors, but unique one of a kind patio doors.

If you really want the best patio doors, you will need to enlist the skills and artistry of a local millwork or custom patio door manufacturer.

Sliding Patio Doors

Sliding patio doors are the most prevalent and sought after styles of patio doors, which can and often do include several sliding patio doors in succession including overlapping sliding patio doors which are also called bypass sliding doors because one door slides over another door panel, which may or may not be a sliding patio door. Depending on the design, one or more patio doors may be stationary.

The best sliding patio doors featured in high end homes are made with wooden sliding doors that feature large glass window lite cutouts. It stands to reason, if you’re going to have a nice patio, you’re going to want to enjoy it both from the inside and the outside of your home. So, unless you’re primary concern is high security patio doors made of Kevlar or featuring Lexan clear polycarbonate, you’re going to want sliding patio doors with a view (glass installed).

French Patio Doors

Those sliding patio doors with the big glass cutouts? We call them French patio doors. By definition a French door is a usually a wood door featuring a large window glass pane. Sliding French doors allow you to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors regardless of the time of year. French doors are Eco-friendly in that they maximize the availability of the natural lighting.

If your French patio doors have Sing Core inside, they are lighter in weight and also insulated for climate control as well as possessing sound deadening qualities, thereby maximizing your investment in the most Eco-friendly French patio doors.

While the sliding French patio door is intended to provide access to and from the patio area, they are also elementally and visually impressive enhancing the overall appearance of any patio access area. Sliding French patio doors are by far the most elegant patio doors, and backed with Sing Core’s 50 year warp-free and structure guarantee, are the most sustainable patio doors.

Wooden Sliding Doors

Since wooden sliding doors are the preferential choice of designers, architects and owners of the most expensive homes ($20 Million & up) chances are these are going to be wooden sliding doors which are featuring large lite cut outs and are likely to be very tall, which could be 9 to 16 ft. tall wooden sliding doors, or even taller sliding French patio doors. Wooden sliding doors (especially if they are large sliding doors) present a number of challenges for the architects, designers and millworks or custom door manufacturers who build them. The number one problem with any long span of wood is that it will warp. It’s not a matter of if the large wooden sliding door will warp, but when it will warp.

That’s why it’s so important to have Sing Core inside your large wooden sliding doors, because a warped wooden sliding door which does not open or close is not a door at all. Although, if your door has a large window glass pane lite cutout, you will still have the view, so even if the door fails, your wood French patio door can be a French patio window.

The most conscientious, wisest and efficient designers and architects increasingly are specifying that all their large wooden sliding doors and wooden French patio doors have “Sing Core inside.”

Sliding Door Design

The design of sliding door, and sliding doors in particular, can be complex and may require a true team approach to the sliding door design. The architect can specify the sliding doors, and the designer (who may also be the architect or the owner) knows what they want. The concerted efforts of the custom patio door builder or manufacturer, the millworks, (as well as Sing Core, if specified) and the install team, must work in tandem to solve all the pending challenges that may arise from the sliding door design.

Extra care must be taken in the selection of the sliding patio door hardware, ensuring that it is rated for exterior use, and also matched to the weight of the sliding patio door as it was designed. The weight of the sliding patio door dictates the types and styles of sliding patio door hardware which will be necessary for improving performance and reducing maintenance over time.

For patio doors that have solid warp-free Sing Core composite core inside, these patio doors will be lighter in weight than other solid core doors, reducing the cost of what otherwise might require heavy duty sliding door hardware, which can cost many times the cost of the sliding doors themselves.

Modern Patio Doors

In this day and age, modern sliding doors need not adhere to the same design characteristics as their sliding patio door forerunners. In the most contemporary architectural designs custom lite openings can be designed which contrast wildly in comparison to earlier traditional designs.

It is common for Sing Core to pre-cut custom lite openings in modern patio doors based on the visionary drawings of the contemporary architect, designer or owner.

By altering and creatively designing the glass openings in an otherwise sliding French door configuration, a unique glass design and install can increase the effective curb appeal and radically enhance the perceived value of a home, when the owner desires to be uniquely separated from the pack.

Plus, high end modern patio doors need not be limited to being manufactured of wood. You could be looking at modern hot rolled steel doors for your patio. You might see these highly individualized, one-of-a-kind patio doors made of hot rolled steel, copper, or concrete, because custom patio doors with Sing Core inside could be made of any available flat building material.

50 Year Patio Door Guarantee

It’s obvious that your patio doors are exterior doors and exterior doors are always problematic because one side faces the inside of the structure and the other side faces the elements. Only professional patio doors with Sing Core inside can be guaranteed not to warp, bend, twist or otherwise fail for 50 years, including full structure warranty.

The Only 50 Year Patio Door Guarantee