Understanding PAS 24: What It Means for Installers

Understanding PAS 24: What It Means for Installers

Although PAS 24 may appear to be little more than technical jargon, it is an essential standard in our industry. A clear understanding of it is vital for all those involved in the planning and installation of new doors and windows.

What Is PAS 24 and Why It Matters in Door and Window Installation

PAS 24 is a British Standard that sets the minimum security requirements for external doors and windows, ensuring they can resist forced entry attempts. It covers product strength, build quality, locking systems, and hardware to confirm that installations provide real protection.

The Metropolitan Police guidance on door security highlights the importance of these standards. They recommend fitting security-accredited products tested to British standards, such as PAS 24 (2022) for new doors. This gives assurance that the product has been independently tested and is designed to withstand attempts to force it open.

By choosing doors and windows that meet PAS 24, developers, installers, and homeowners follow best practice for crime prevention and gain confidence that entry points will not become the weak link in a building’s security.

Compliance Made Easy: How BDC Aluminium Solutions Support Installers

By choosing BDC Aluminium systems, installers benefit from a supplier with more than 15 years of experience and a purpose-built facility in Essex that ensures precision and reliability. BDC has developed a strong reputation for supporting commercial projects with high-quality aluminium solutions that are manufactured to meet industry requirements.

The company holds PAS 24 accreditation, giving installers confidence that its products are tested and recognised to meet respected security standards. From doors and windows to shop fronts and curtain walling, BDC provides a wide range of systems that help installers deliver secure, compliant, and high-performance results.

Reassuring Clients and Upselling with Confidence

For installers, offering products that meet recognised security standards, such as PAS 24, is more than just a compliance exercise; it is a way to build trust with clients and differentiate themselves in a competitive market. By partnering with a supplier such as BDC Aluminium, installers can demonstrate that every solution is backed by proven performance and recognised accreditation.

This not only reassures homeowners, developers, and commercial clients that their investment is protected, but it also creates a natural opportunity to upsell premium products. When customers see the added value of enhanced security and long-term durability, it becomes easier to position higher specification doors and windows as the smarter choice. In turn, installers strengthen their reputation, win repeat business, and deliver projects that meet both regulatory and client expectations.

Ready to work with BDC? Apply for a trade account today and partner with us for your next project.

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