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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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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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Improve Your Client’s Business Space with Sing Core

In the realm of architecture and design, the pursuit of innovation and efficiency is paramount. To cater to the evolving needs of modern businesses, architects are constantly seeking ways to upgrade office spaces, enhancing functionality, aesthetics, and overall productivity. One useful material in this aspect is Sing Core, a revolutionary material that offers unparalleled versatility and durability. In this article, we will explore how architects can harness the power of Sing Core to upgrade their business clients’ offices, creating spaces that inspire and support success.

Reinventing Interior Layouts

One of the primary challenges architects face when upgrading office spaces is modifying existing layouts to accommodate changing requirements. With Sing Core, architects gain the freedom to redefine interior spaces effortlessly. This lightweight yet incredibly strong material can be used to create movable walls, partitions, and modular systems. By leveraging the flexibility of Sing Core, architects can transform large open areas into smaller workstations or meeting rooms, ensuring optimal space utilization and privacy while maintaining a seamless and aesthetically pleasing environment.

Enhancing Acoustic Performance

Noise pollution can significantly impact employee focus and productivity. Architects can utilize Sing Core to address acoustic challenges and create a serene and productive work atmosphere. Sing Core’s unique construction, featuring an insulated honeycomb core, acts as a sound barrier, effectively reducing noise transmission between different areas of the office. By incorporating Sing Core panels into doors, walls, or other office components, architects can design spaces that promote concentration and collaboration, ultimately benefiting the overall performance of the business.

Creating Inviting Reception Areas

A welcoming and visually striking reception area leaves a lasting impression on clients and visitors. Sing Core can help architects elevate the design of these crucial spaces. With the variety of options and customizability, architects can utilize Sing Core to make beautiful entryways and doors, awe inspiring structures, and more. The material’s ability to accommodate various finishes and veneers also allows architects to unleash their creativity and craft stunning focal points that reflect the business’s brand identity.

Incorporating Sustainable Elements

As sustainability becomes increasingly vital in architectural design, Sing Core provides architects with an eco-friendly solution for office upgrades. Sing Core is manufactured using sustainable materials and techniques, making it an environmentally conscious choice. Furthermore, the material’s high strength-to-weight ratio reduces the need for excessive structural supports, minimizing the consumption of additional resources. By incorporating Sing Core into office renovations, architects can contribute to a greener future while ensuring their clients’ spaces are in line with sustainable practices.

Conclusion

Architects play a crucial role in transforming office spaces into efficient, visually pleasing, and productive environments. By harnessing the potential of Sing Core, these professionals can upgrade their business clients’ offices with remarkable ease and creativity. From flexible interior layouts to functional workstations, enhanced acoustics to inviting reception areas, and sustainable designs, Sing Core offers a wealth of possibilities for architectural upgrades. Embracing this innovative material empowers architects to unlock new realms of design, ultimately shaping workspaces that inspire and support business success in the ever-evolving corporate landscape

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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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Sing Core for Offices

When designing, building, or updating an office, there are many factors to consider in order to get the best result. Doors are often overlooked in office settings, despite them being a major part of creating a functional, welcoming, and visually appealing office space. If you want to make the best office you can, you’ll want to use Sing Core for the doors.

Why “Standard” Doors Don’t Work

If all you’re looking for is a door that will simply open and close, then any old option will work. However, if you’re looking for something that will reduce sound, improve the energy efficiency of your building, withstand high traffic, and provide adequate security for your office, you may find the traditional door options lacking. Most doors today don’t perform well on any of the listed features, and many are made hollow, which does nothing for sound reduction or insulation and energy efficiency, and they certainly aren’t secure. Other options include solid wood or metal doors, which may be great for security and aesthetic purposes, but they severely underperform on the insulating, sound, and ease of use properties. There is one door, though, that delivers on all of these and more, and that is Sing Core.

What Makes Sing Core Different?

Sing Core is made with our patented honeycomb core and pressed between two layers of high quality hardwood. This alone greatly improves the sound reduction, energy efficiency, and ease of use. Our honeycomb core is made of wood torsion boxes and high grade insulation foam, meaning it will muffle sound waves and improve your insulation. This also keeps our doors incredibly lightweight without having to sacrifice on strength.

Despite having a composite core, our panels are pound for pound stronger than steel due to the intricately crafted design. This also ensures our panels never warp, which can’t be said for most of the other doors on the market. A warped door is a ruined door, as it hinders it both visually and functionally. Sing Core doors come with a 50 Year Warp and Fail Free Guarantee, so you know your door will continue to look and work great for many years to come.

Another great feature of Sing Core doors is their security features. Our standard doors are strong, and while it would take an intruder quite some time to break through one, we decided to not even risk it in the first place. Our Sing Core Security Door features thick steel beams that run throughout the door, reinforcing it and further securing what is on the other side.

There are even more features that make Sing Core doors great, such as optional skins, customizable dimensions, and much more.

Conclusion

Sing Core enhances office spaces tremendously, both through superior function and amazing visual appearance. If you’re working on improving or designing an office space, consider using Sing Core for your interior, exterior, and specialty doors.

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Remodel Season, Sing Core, and You

Remodel Season

As we get further into spring, the days are getting warmer and longer, and people are beginning to get outside more for both work and play. There is one incredibly popular thing people choose to do universally around this time of year, though, and that is to remodel their home.

Remodeling a house during the winter can be difficult, between being uncomfortable in the cold, riskier projects given freezing temperatures, and overall less product availability. When spring hits, however, many people go into a remodel frenzy, and Sing Core is here to help!

How Sing Core Can Help

It’s no secret that renovating a home or office can be a daunting task. Whether you’re going it alone or working with contractors, there are still many different things that need to be done well in order to pull off a successful remodel. Depending on your goals, you may find that you need custom door or wall panels for your build, and that’s where Sing Core comes in!

Our door and wall panels are the best in the industry, and can be used for a variety of applications. Interior doors, exterior doors, custom shaped or large doors, easy to install and movable walls, countertops, tables, and more are all options when it comes to Sing Core panels. Our panels can be made to nearly any size, fitting whatever need you have!

Why Use Sing Core?

Aside from the variety of uses for Sing Core panels, they also have a number of benefits. The main features of our products are being lightweight, incredibly strong and sturdy, and being 100% warp free. Our patented and patent-pending technology allows us to create high end, custom, and one of a kind doors, among other things. Our Sing honeycomb core provides great strength and durability, while also remaining incredibly lightweight. Usually, a custom door will be made of bulky and heavy materials, though that doesn’t always mean “good” materials. Sing Core panels are made of high end hardwood panels, insulated with construction grade foam, and reinforced with our one-of-a-kind honeycomb core. Then you have the option of putting a skin on your door, such as wood staves, metal sheeting, and more, which just further improves its strength, design, and durability.

In addition, every one of our doors comes with a 50 Year Warp-Free and Structural Guarantee, so you can stay confident in your purchase for decades to come. Very rarely can someone make a claim such as this, but we’re confident in our product and its resilience. A warped door can be a huge problem, and all door types are susceptible to warping given their large, flat sides. Sing Core, however, has perfected the way of making warp-free doors so that you never have to worry about your front door warping and letting in all the cold air, or a sliding door warping and never closing right again.

If you want to take your renovation to the next level, contact Sing Core and request a quote for your custom door or wall panel today!

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The Importance of Lightweight Doors

Why Lightweight Doors Matter

When it comes to large, thick, or custom doors, weight matters a lot. A heavy door can be unwieldy, awkward, or hard to use. In addition, the heavier a door gets, the more complications can arise. These complications can range from minor inconveniences to major failures within the door itself, but regardless, they compromise the quality and function of your door. That’s why we suggest using Sing Core for your large or custom doors, as we make the best lightweight and strong door on the market.

Heavy Door Complications

It’s no stretch of logic to assume that the heavier a door gets, the more risk it poses in a variety of ways. Common issues with heavy doors include difficulty installing or using them, extra strain on hardware, and higher risk of injury. A large, hefty door may sound appealing, but when the mounting hardware bends or breaks under the weight, many things can happen. In the best case scenario, you have to take the door down and replace the hardware. In the worst case scenario, someone can get severely injured. In order to avoid this risk, you need to use heavier grade hardware, which can get increasingly expensive and difficult to come by depending on your door.

Light Door Solutions

If a heavy door causes many problems, then a light door should prevent them. Luckily, it does, and Sing Core doors are the best when it comes to keeping things light and strong. A lighter door has far less wear on its hardware, is much easier to install and operate, and can make the entire process of choosing and installing your custom or large door a lot more enjoyable. For one, you won’t need a team of 8 people to move the giant slab of wood. With a lightweight Sing Core door, you can often transport it with just a handful of people. Plus, with Sing Core doors, you don’t sacrifice strength for weight. Our panels are made with our patented and patent-pending honeycomb core, meaning they remain strong, sturdy, and guaranteed to never warp.

Large Doors

The biggest doors are often the heaviest, and that’s something else Sing Core is great for. Aside from just being lightweight, Sing Core panels provide additional securities when it comes to your large or custom door. The biggest concern with large doors is warping, as the larger surface area is prone to it. Sing Core’s honeycomb panels prevent warping, and we’re so confident in that statement that we offer a 50 Year Warp-Free Guarantee on all of our panels. A warped door can fundamentally ruin a door’s function, structural integrity, and more, and very few door makers can claim their product is free of that concern. Our warranty also promises the structural integrity of your door, so you also never have to worry about that.

Consider using Sing Core for your large, custom, or even standard door project. Interior doors, exterior doors, pivot, sliding, and more are all available through Sing Core.

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Hinged Doors vs Pivot Doors, Which is Better?

Hinged Door vs Pivot Door

Many different styles and designs fill the door industry, and two of the most popular are hinged doors and pivot doors. They may sound similar, but they have fundamental differences in their operation and design that set them apart. Both are great options, but let’s go over what each style is, and when you may or may not want to use it.

What is a Hinged Door?

This is what most people think of first when they think of a door. The classic barrier held up on 2-3 hinges on one side. These doors are the classic choice for a reason; they’re easy and they work. Hinged doors have been around since 1600 B.C., over 3,600 years ago. The hinges attach to both the wall and the door itself, allowing it to swing open and shut freely. There are many benefits to hinge doors, one of which being how universally understood they are. Hinged doors can usually be installed rather easily, are simple to operate, and most maintenance can be done by the home or business owner. In addition, for many small to standard sized doors, hinges work great.

The downsides to hinged doors mostly revolve around the hardware and opening mechanics. Hinges have several points where they can bend, break, or seize up, and that would cause the door to cease operating or be severely limited in its functionality. The door rests entirely suspended by the hinges. This means there is constant pressure pulling away from them, and depending on the size and weight of your door, this can turn into a big problem. A squeaky hinge is one thing, but a broken hinge causes the door to be completely inoperable in some cases, and usually leads to the other hinges breaking soon due to the increased weight on them.

Hinged doors are still fantastic options for many situations, but when it comes to large and heavy doors, they present some potential problems.

What is a Pivot Door?

Pivot doors at first seem to function much like hinged doors. They pivot open from one side, and can look nearly identical. However, where hinged doors use hinges to mount to the wall, pivot doors have a slightly more unique mechanic.

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. This is just a simple explanation, though, as pivot doors can be attached in many different ways. A pivot door opens up in a similar fashion to the hinged door, but is often far smoother to operate and present a more unique visual, given the door is actually rotating away from the wall on both sides.

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.

The downsides of a pivot door mainly revolve around the maintenance and installation, as they are far more specialized entryways. Pivot doors often need a trade professional to install, and should anything happen to the door, maintaining its operating point can be far more difficult.

To alleviate the problem with both doors, we suggest using Sing Core for your pivot and hinged door panels! The lightweight and resilient nature of Sing Core significantly lowers the risk associated with these doors and leaves you with a fantastic door guaranteed for 50 Years.

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Sing Core’s 50 Year Guarantee

Sing Core’s Famous 50 Year Guarantee

At Sing Core, we are well known for the high quality door and wall panels we manufacture. Their many qualities allow them to speak for themselves, though our famous 50 Year Guarantee is what really sends them to the top. Our panels are strong, lightweight, and make beautiful doors, but without a warranty those traits are far less valuable. Sing Core panels, however, come with a 50 Year warp-free and structural guarantee. This turns those fancy words into a real promise, which is more than most other panels on the market can claim.

Why 50 Years?

50 years is a long time, longer than any other custom panel manufacturer is willing to claim. It comes with significant risk, as over the course of 50 years, a lot can happen to the product. Temperature and weather exposure can cause it to warp, frequent use can cause faults in the structure, and more. With Sing Core panels, this isn’t a concern. We don’t just promise 50 years and hope the panel survives, we promise 50 years because we know it will. In fact, Sing Core panels are designed to last far longer than 50 years, though we feel 50 years is a good amount of time to prove the durability and quality of our product, and is far more than what the rest of the industry is willing to offer.

Warp-Free Guarantee

Part of the 50 Year Sing Core Warranty is a promise that our panels will never warp. Warping presents a huge concern for doors and walls, and particularly large doors are at higher risk of warping just due to their size. A warped door can lead to all kinds of issues, such as sealing problems, difficulty opening and closing, and even up to full failure of the structure or function. Sing Core panels are built using our patented and patent-pending designs that guarantee they will never warp, so this completely eliminates the risk of your door or wall failing in that way.

Warping may seem unlikely, but it is incredibly common and can happen for a number of reasons. In areas with volatile temperatures and harsh weather warping is more likely to occur, especially when regularly exposed to moisture such as rain or snow. Even in regions with calmer weather, warping can happen seemingly for no reason. Sing Core panels will never warp, and that is what our 50 Year Guarantee is built on.

Structural Guarantee

In addition to never warping, our panels also come with a structural guarantee. This means that if the door fails in a way related to the manufacturing process, we will make it right. Our panels are crafted of high quality materials in a controlled environment and are solid as a rock, while still being lightweight. We also inspect them all before sending them out, so they should never fail. However, while we are confident in our product, we want you to be confident in it, too. That’s why we offer a structural guarantee as a part of the warranty, so that you know you’ll be covered if your panel ever does fail.

How to Use Your Warranty

In the unlikely event that you need to make use of your warranty, the process is very easy. All you have to do is contact us with the information about the initial panel order and what went wrong, and we will get the process started. During the process you may be asked to provide pictures and information, but rest assured that we will make it right.

Thank you for using Sing Core!