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Metador Defender PASGuard 2 – PAS 24 Double Steel Doorset

The Metador Defender PASGuard 2 is a made-to-measure, PAS 24 rated double steel doorset designed to secure wider openings on domestic and commercial properties. It combines certified resistance against opportunistic attack with the convenience of a double-leaf configuration, making it ideal for communal entrances, wider access routes, and residential projects requiring double front doors.

Certified security for wider openings

PAS 24 is the benchmark standard for enhanced security doorsets in the UK. The PASGuard 2 extends this certification to double doors, ensuring that both the active and passive leaves work together to resist forced entry. It is Secured by Design approved and third-party tested, making it a compliant solution for new-build developments under Building Regulations Part Q.

Made to measure and fully customisable

Built to order in the UK, the PASGuard 2 can be sized to fit your specific structural opening (up to 2500mm wide). It avoids the "industrial" look of many steel doors by offering a huge range of aesthetic options:

• Finishes: Over 200 RAL powder-coated colours, plus textured, metallic, and woodgrain effects.
• Design: Pressed panel designs can be added to the door leaves for a residential style.
• Glazing: PAS 24-compliant vision panels are available in various sizes to bring light into lobbies or corridors.

Robust construction

The doorset features a heavy-duty 90mm deep steel frame with bolted corners, paired with two 1.5mm double-skinned galvanised steel leaves. The active leaf features an anti-jemmy flange to protect the meeting style (where the doors meet), preventing prying attacks. A mineral wool core and bonded seals provide thermal insulation (U-values typically 2.2 W/m²K) and weather resistance.

Hardware and configuration

PASGuard 2 offers versatile hardware configurations for different uses:

• Residential/Main Entrance: Multipoint locking on the active leaf with secure bolts for the passive leaf.
• Escape Routes: Panic bars or push pads can be fitted for emergency exit compliance without compromising the PAS 24 rating.
• Access Control: Compatible electromechanical locking options for intercom or fob systems.

Typical applications

This double doorset is widely specified for apartment block main entrances, delivery and service doors for retail/commercial units, community centre entrances, and high-spec residential garage side doors or double front doors. It bridges the gap between a standard commercial aluminium door and a heavy-duty industrial security door.

Applications for the Metador Defender PASGuard 2

The PASGuard 2 double doorset is the go-to solution for any building requiring a secure, wide-access entrance that complies with PAS 24 standards. It is suitable for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments where security, durability, and accessibility are key priorities.

Multi-occupancy and residential

• Communal entrances: Main entry doors for blocks of flats, student accommodation, and social housing where high traffic and security are factors.
• Bin and cycle stores: Secure double doors allow easy movement of large bins and bicycles while protecting contents from theft.
• New-build dwellings: Compliant with Part Q of the Building Regulations for wider entrance doors or double doors leading to gardens/patios.

Commercial and public buildings

• Retail and mixed-use: Delivery entrances and back-of-house doors that need to accommodate pallets or large goods while maintaining a secure perimeter.
• Education and healthcare: Secure corridor doors and external entrances for schools, nurseries, and clinics.
• Plant rooms: Double doors provide the necessary clearance for machinery maintenance and replacement while securing critical infrastructure.

Why specify a PAS 24 double door?

Securing a double door is technically more challenging than a single door due to the meeting point between the two leaves. The PASGuard 2 has been specifically tested to withstand attack at this vulnerable point, giving you a certified solution where standard double doors might fail.

Part Q and regulatory compliance

For new residential builds (including conversions), Part Q of the Building Regulations mandates that all accessible doorsets must be manufactured to a design that has been successfully tested to PAS 24. The PASGuard 2 satisfies this requirement for double door openings, offering a fully certified route to compliance for architects, developers, and self-builders.

Metador Defender PASGuard 2 Specification

Maximum doorset dimensions

• Double doorset width (with fixing sub-frame): Up to 2500 mm
• Double doorset height (with fixing sub-frame): Up to 2400 mm
• Opening configurations: Inward or outward opening double doors (active/passive leaf configuration)

Security certification

• Standard: PAS 24 (Product Assessment Specification 24)
• Approval: Secured by Design
• Tested for enhanced security performance on double door configurations

Door leaf construction

• 1.5 mm galvanised steel, double-skinned leaves (upgrade option: 1.5 mm stainless steel, grade 304 or 316)
• Weld-free construction to prevent premature failure
• Mineral wool insulated core with internal strengtheners
• Anti-jemmy flange: Fitted to the leading edge of the active leaf to protect the meeting stile

Frame and installation

• 90 mm single-rebate sub-frame in 2.0 mm galvanised steel
• Bolted corner construction for rigidity
• Threaded adjusters (16+ fixings) for precise alignment and secure fixing
• Custom frame profiles available: Double-rebated, face-fixed, and ModuleX integral cloaking systems

Threshold options

• Standard DDA-compliant chamfered threshold (2 mm stainless steel)
• Alternative options: Raised/extended cills, inward-opening drained profiles, or 4 mm ramped design
• Integrated removable thresholds available

Thermal and performance

• Standard U-value: 2.2 W/m²K
• Enhanced thermal option: Upgradeable with Thermaguard Technology
• Acoustic rating: Available within specific limitations
• Fire rating: Available up to 120 minutes (FD120) for internal use (check specific limitations for PAS 24 combined with fire)

Hardware and ironmongery

• Stainless steel ball-bearing hinges (4+ per leaf) with security dogbolts
• Locking: PAS 24 approved multipoint locking on the active leaf; secure bolts/locking for the passive leaf
• Extensive range: Lever handles, panic bars (double or single), closers, and stays
• Custom hardware integration available

Glazing and panels

• PAS 24 compliant vision panels available in custom sizes
• Louvre ventilation panels (tested to PAS 24) available where secure airflow is required
• Matching PAS 24 side and overpanels available (glazed or solid) to suit larger structural openings

Installation Guide: Metador Defender PASGuard 2

Installing a double steel doorset requires care to ensure both leaves align correctly and the meeting stiles engage smoothly. The PASGuard 2 system uses an adjustable frame to simplify this process, but correct alignment is critical for PAS 24 security performance.

Important: This is a security-rated product. The doorset must be installed exactly as specified—using all supplied fixings and without unauthorised modification—to maintain its PAS 24 certification.

Tools required

• SDS drill (hammer action) & impact driver
• Long spirit level (essential for double doors)
• 14 mm spanner & large hex key (for adjusters)
• 10 mm / 12 mm masonry drill bits
• Suitable structural fixings and packers
• Fire-rated/Intumescent mastic (if fire rated) or external-grade sealant

Step-by-step installation overview

1. Check the opening: Ensure the structural opening is square and the floor is level. A level floor is vital for double doors to ensure the meeting stiles align vertically.
2. Remove leaves (recommended): For double doors, it is safer and easier to remove the heavy leaves before positioning the frame.
3. Position and square the frame: Place the frame in the aperture. Use the threaded adjusters to loosely hold it in place. Check the frame head is perfectly level.
4. Fix the hinge jambs: Plumb and fix one hinge jamb first (usually the active leaf side). Then plumb and fix the second hinge jamb. It is critical that both jambs are parallel and vertical.
5. Hang the leaves: Re-hang both door leaves. Check the gap between the leaves (the meeting stile gap) is consistent from top to bottom.
6. Adjust for alignment: If the leaves do not meet squarely, adjust the frame fixings or shim under the frame legs. The active leaf should latch smoothly into the passive leaf/frame without binding.
7. Secure the threshold: Ensure the threshold is fully bedded on sealant and fixed down to prevent movement, which could affect the locking alignment.
8. Final checks: Test the operation of the primary lock and the passive leaf bolts. Ensure both leaves open and close freely. Seal the frame perimeter with appropriate sealant.

Installer tips for double doors

• Meeting stile gap: Pay close attention to the gap between the two doors. If it’s too wide, the bolts may not engage securely; if too tight, they will bind.
• Floor level: If the floor dips in the middle, you must pack under the threshold/jambs to keep the frame head straight. A bowed head will cause the doors to jam.

Metador Warranty & Guarantee

Our commitment to quality is backed by clear warranty terms designed to give you peace of mind. The Metador guarantee covers the following key components of your PASGuard doorset, subject to adherence to the specified maintenance regimes:

Warranty periods

• Frame & Doorset Structure: 15-Year Guarantee (Subject to correct installation and maintenance).
• Marine Grade PPC Finish: 10-Year Guarantee (Subject to documented cleaning and maintenance).
• Standard PPC Finish: 1-Year Guarantee (Subject to documented cleaning and maintenance).
• Ironmongery & Hardware: 1-Year Guarantee (Subject to correct usage and maintenance).

Guarantee coverage

Metador Ltd will repair or, at their discretion, replace any goods sold by Samson Doors that are proven to be defective within the stated warranty periods from the date of purchase.

• Component replacement: Where a product has a specific internal defective component, the warranty covers the replacement of that component only.
• Definition of defect: "Defective" goods are those which, under correct usage, fail to function properly due to faults in materials, workmanship, or design.
• Delivery defects: Any goods found to be defective upon delivery must be reported within 3 working days of receipt. Photographic evidence showing the defective goods on their original delivery pallet is required.

Guarantee exclusions

The Metador guarantee does not cover defects or damage arising from:

• Neglect & abuse: Damage caused by misuse, lack of maintenance, or unsuitable care.
• Chemical damage: Use of harmful cleaning solvents or abrasive agents on the door surface.
• Improper installation: Issues resulting from incorrect fitting, alignment, or installation practices.
• Surface damage: Scratches, washing damage, or failure of paint protection films after delivery.
• Unauthorised parts: Use of components or accessories not advised or supplied by Metador.
• External factors: Damage from external impacts, severe weather events, or environmental conditions not specified for the product (e.g., using a standard finish in a marine environment).
• Fair wear & tear: Normal degradation expected over the product's lifecycle.

Condition of warranty

Crucial requirement: For any guarantee or warranty to remain valid, a documented cleaning and maintenance regime must be maintained. You must record the frequency of maintenance, along with the specific methods and products used. This documentation must be submitted with any claim for it to be considered.

Claims procedure

1. Notification: You must contact Samson Doors in writing within 3 working days of discovering a defect, detailing the nature of the issue.
2. Inspection: On request, the defective product (or part) may need to be returned to Metador Ltd (at the customer's cost) for inspection.

For full details on care requirements, please refer to the Operation & Maintenance Manual available for download here.