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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.

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New Park Opens With 10 Sing Core Doors

Charleston, South Carolina recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new park, Carr-Richardson park. The park features a mid-sized structure for community gatherings, and the amazing builders of this project decided to use Sing Core for the doors.

The structure features 10 total Sing Core doors, all of which are beautiful artisan grade sliding doors. 2 doors measure 53 inches by 121 inches, while 8 of them are 79.5 inches by 121 inches, making these overall quite large doors.

To the right is one of the shop drawings used in the concept creation process of these doors.

The park went with Sing Core for a few reasons, one of which being the size of the panels they needed. Traditional panels of this size would be incredibly heavy, and if they weren’t, they would have to sacrifice strength in order to shed some weight. Sing Core panels are both lightweight and strong thanks to the patented honeycomb core used inside.

The doors can be seen all around the building, mainly near the numerous glass windows it has. These doors are attached to rollers above the windows, and intended to slide over and cover them when needed. This could be handy for protecting the windows from severe weather, potential break ins and vandalization, and more.

Sing Core panels are also a great choice for this feature, as their inherent strength and impact resistance allows them to protect the building for many years to come.

The architect that the city consulted for the job was Liollio Architecture and the construction was contracted through Mashburn Construction, both of which are local to South Carolina. Liollio did an amazing job with the designing of this park, and Mashburn’s construction and installation of the doors was incredible. Beautiful end results like this simply aren’t possible without amazing designers and construction professionals.

An article talking about the park was written after its grand opening, which you can read here.

We are thrilled to have been a part of this project, and are tremendously grateful for the business and support of the teams involved in creating this park. Sing Core takes great pride in public projects such as this, as it allows us an opportunity to give to the community and encourage more people-first projects.

If you’re working on designing or constructing a park, building, or other public place, consider using Sing Core for the best doors on the market. You can learn more about the applications of Sing Core in public places here.

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Large Doors by Sing Core

We often mention how amazing Sing Core is for making large, or even massive doors. However, what kind of claim would that be if we couldn’t back it up with proof? In this article we will go over three amazing and massive doors that were made possible by Sing Core, as well as why Sing Core panels are the best, and often the only choice to make large doors possible.

Laserfiche Dual Sliding Doors

The first example of large doors we’ll cover is a set of two sliding doors made for the Laserfiche headquarters in California. The largest of these doors is 102 inches tall by 118 inches wide, or 8.5 feet tall by 9.8 feet wide. The designers and installation crew did an amazing job with these beautiful doors, especially given their unique case of closing off the corner of the room as opposed to a more traditional sliding door setup. You can read more about this project here.

University of Idaho Arena Door

Another recent project that yielded a massive and gorgeous door was this crowd control door for the Idaho Central Arena. This large door measures in at 89.5 inches tall and 120.5 inches wide, or approximately 7.5 feet tall by 10 feet wide. This door acts as both an access point and a traffic control mechanism. When closed, this door simply seals off an area, but by opening it and positioning it as desired, you can divert the massive crowds within the arena onto a new route. Due to its use in a high traffic area, it also needs to be more sturdy and durable than a traditional door, which was made easy with Sing Core. You can read more about this project here.

Giant Pink Door

Though we’ve shown this door off before, it simply can’t be left off of this list. It is a perfect example of a large custom door that simply would not have been possible without Sing Core. This door is 156 inches tall by 36 inches wide, or 13 feet tall by 3 feet wide. In addition to this door’s unique and massive size, it also needed one key feature of Sing Core panels: to be lightweight. This door, unlike most large doors, is mounted on hinges. Typically large doors use rollers or a pivot mechanism, however not this one. As such, it had to be incredibly lightweight for its size, as hinges are far more likely to bend, break, or otherwise develop problems if they are supporting a lot of weight. This door, like all Sing Core doors, is very light compared to traditional options, and yet sacrifices none of the strength.

There are many reasons why you may want to use Sing Core for your large doors, but ultimately what makes our product special is its superior strength, high quality, and low weight. In addition, our panels will never warp or bend, which large doors are especially prone to. Warping is a quick way to permanently ruin a door, but with Sing Core, you can rest easy knowing that it will never happen. In fact, we offer a 50 Year Warp-Free Guarantee as a testament to that fact.

Use Sing Core for your large custom doors, and witness the difference and ease as a result!

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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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Millennium Tower Seattle

The Millennium Tower

The skyline of Seattle is adorned with beautiful spires and towers, and the Millennium Tower is one of the structures to call that sky home. Standing at over 280 feet tall, the Millennium Tower is a testament to luxury and design, as it is home to 19 prestigious condos and sits right off the water in Downtown Seattle.

The Millennium Tower was designed by the Olson Kundig architect firm, and the individual homes within were designed by the architects from Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership. This brilliant combination of efforts has led to one of the most incredible living spaces in the Seattle area, and Sing Core is honored to have been involved in this project.

Sing Core was contacted regarding a large pocket door for the interior of the tower, specifically within one of the condos, measuring 54.5 tall inches by 111.5 inches wide, and 2.25 inches thick. This door weighs approximately 200 pounds, which is substantially less than a door of this size would if made using traditional methods and materials.

Why Sing Core?

Sing Core has long been sought after for use in high end and luxury homes, penthouses, and more. Our patented and patent-pending technologies allow us to create the highest quality lightweight door and wall panels, without compromising on strength or durability. Our panels can be made to nearly any size and specification, and are pound-for-pound stronger than steel. These features, along with the many other benefits of Sing Core, are what led the design teams to utilize our product.

Another large reason the company decided to go with Sing Core was in regards to the type of door they were wanting. Our panel was used to make a large pocket door, which are notoriously difficult. First, pocket doors are a variant of sliding doors that slide into a “pocket” within a wall instead of sliding in front of the wall itself. These doors must be perfectly straight, otherwise they will not fit within the tight space in the wall. Pocket doors are also severely limited on their weight, as a heavy pocket door can prove difficult to use and damaging for the hardware.

Another major complication with pocket doors, especially of this size, is the risk of warping. A warped door is never good, and often leads to total structure failure and replacement. The larger the door, however, the more likely it is to warp due to the increased tension on the surface. Plus, with pocket doors, even the slightest warp can ruin the door and stop it from functioning. A little bend can cause the rollers to jam or break, or if the warp is significant enough, it can start to scrape along the wall inside, or get stuck in the pocket entirely. Luckily, Sing Core doors never warp, and are guaranteed to not warp or fail for 50 Years.

A Successful Project

Despite all of this, an excellent design, a skilled construction crew, and a flawless Sing Core panel led to a gorgeous condo within this incredible building. Unique projects such as these are what allow the luxury design world to thrive, and Sing Core is proud to have been involved in something that is such a testament to this industry.

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Your Client Requested a Custom Door, Now What?

When an architect is tasked with designing a custom door for a project, there are a number of factors that must be considered in order to ensure that the end result is not only visually pleasing, but also functional and durable. One solution that has been gaining popularity among architects is the use of Sing Core in unique and custom door designs.

What is Sing Core?

Sing Core is a composite material that is made using our patented honeycomb core, resulting in a lightweight yet incredibly strong and stable material. It is particularly well-suited for use in door design due to its ability to resist warping, cracking, and other forms of damage that can be caused by environmental hazards and use.

When working with Sing Core, architects have a wide range of design options available to them. The material can be made to fit virtually any size or shape, and can be finished with a variety of materials and finishes to match the surrounding decor. Additionally, Sing Core is an environmentally friendly material, as it is made from sustainably harvested wood and does not contain any harmful chemicals or other elements.

How to Use Sing Core for Custom Doors

There are a number of ways in which an architect can incorporate Sing Core into a custom door design. For cases where a large, shaped, or abnormally scaled door is needed, you can simply provide those specifications to us during the order, and we’ll make the panel entirely custom for you. Or, if you need a high quality core to build your own custom design on top of, Sing Core works great for that as well. You can request a panel without a skin or finishing, allowing you to put your own artistry on it. You can also attach Sing Core panels together to create massive doors, should they be required. Either of these options result in a door that is both strong and visually appealing, with a high degree of customizability in terms of size, shape, and finish. There are also several optional features you can request when ordering a Sing Core panel.

Perks of Sing Core for Custom Doors

Regardless of the specific design approach chosen, the use of Sing Core in custom door design offers a number of benefits to architects and their clients. First and foremost, Sing Core doors are incredibly strong and durable, making them ideal for use in high-traffic areas or in locations where security is a concern. Additionally, the lightweight nature of Sing Core means that these doors can be easily installed and operated, reducing the risk of damage during the installation process or excess wear on the hardware.

Another benefit of using Sing Core in custom door design is its ability to resist warping and other forms of damage that can be caused by changes in temperature and humidity. This makes Sing Core doors ideal for use in areas with high levels of moisture or temperature fluctuations, such as bathrooms, kitchens, or areas exposed to direct sunlight. In fact, Sing Core is one of, if not the only product on the market that offers a 50 Year Guarantee against warping. That warranty also covers structural failure, so you can rest assured that this will last your client a very long time.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the use of Sing Core in custom door design offers architects a number of benefits, including strength, durability, and customizability. Whether used as a core material or as a veneer, Sing Core doors are an excellent choice for any project that requires a high degree of customization and durability. With their unique combination of strength, stability, and beauty, Sing Core doors are sure to be a popular choice among architects and their clients for years to come.

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Creative Entertainment Center Built with Sing Core

Beautiful Entertainment Center Built using Sing Core

Sing Core panels make amazing doors, but can also be used for numerous other purposes. Sometimes our panels are used to make doors, movable dividers, or furniture. In this instance, the homeowner used Sing Core for a custom, very unique entertainment center.

The Project

The customer’s project was a very intriguing request: a Sing Core panel to mount on rollers, like a sliding door, but with the intention to cover up a large TV when closed, then slide open to reveal the TV behind it. While Sing Core has made many different sliding doors to fit many different needs and designs, we’d never done so for an entertainment center like this.

The covering panel is 80 inches wide, 56.75 inches tall, and 1.75 inches thick. This would normally be an incredibly heavy piece, but with Sing Core’s patented honeycomb core it remains light and easy to use. In addition, the customer wanted to apply their own finish layer and skin to the panel, which meant the panel had to be delivered in perfect condition and ready to accept finishing work. In order to properly accept a skin layer, the panel needs to be incredibly flat and non-warped. If the panel ever does warp, not only could the skin fall off of it, but many other complications could arise. For example, the hardware used to mount the piece could fail, causing it to fall and injure someone or damage the TV behind it. When dealing with large and flat panels such as this, you really want to avoid warping, and by using Sing Core you can take that worry and toss it away.

The cover rolls along a top rail to reveal the TV hidden behind, and can then return using the same system. The nearby shelves slot in between wood boards and are backlit, adding to the incredible feel of the entertainment center. This classy addition to the room is truly one of a kind, and certain to start a conversation with anyone who sees it.

Sing Core Furniture

Sing Core panels have been used to make a wide variety of furniture pieces, including tables, desks, beds, and more. Using our product as your building material for furniture grants the standard Sing Core benefits, making the piece incredibly strong, long lasting, and lightweight. Normally building a sturdy bunk bed would make it difficult to move and assemble, given the heavy and bulky lumber needed. By using Sing Core panels, you significantly reduce the end weight of the furniture, while still keeping it sturdy and strong.

Sing Core furniture can be seen in many different applications and places. The Seattle Center for Architecture and Design uses desks and tables made from Sing Core, and those particular units have been around for over 7 years now. Several companies use displays made from Sing Core panels at trade show booths, as well as for other selling venues. We even use Sing Core furniture in our own offices!

If you’re thinking about building a custom piece of furniture or a beautiful entertainment center such as this, consider using Sing Core for guaranteed quality and only the best results.