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Our children’s safety is paramount, and at Seven Oaks, we are committed to enhancing the security and functionality of our public school buildings through expert door solutions. Ensuring safe and secure environments for students and staff is critical, and the role of quality doors—both exterior and interior—can’t be overstated. With over three decades of experience, we specialize in retrofitting and upgrading doors to help educational facilities achieve both safety and longevity, while creating a welcoming space conducive to learning. The Importance of Reliable Door Security in Schools The primary goal of any school building is to provide a secure, supportive learning environment for our children. High-quality, durable doors with advanced security features are one of the first and most effective lines of defense. Exterior doors are a barrier to unauthorized access, while interior doors help manage and protect the space within. For emergency preparedness, reliable door systems provide essential compartmentalization, aiding in effective lockdowns when necessary. Unfortunately, many school buildings across the country face a need for upgrades to improve security and reliability. Outdated doors, damaged hardware, and inefficient locking systems can compromise the security and operational efficiency of the facility. That’s where our expertise comes in. With extensive experience in retrofitting and installing commercial-grade doors and hardware, Seven Oaks offers the solutions public schools need to strengthen their infrastructure while maintaining aesthetic and functional standards. Specialized Retrofitting: Bringing Doors Up to Standard Retrofitting is our specialty, and it’s a cost-effective way to upgrade without the expense of a full rebuild. For schools, this means we can keep budget constraints in mind while providing enhanced security and durability. More: https://lnkd.in/epu65Qnc #SecureSchools #SchoolSafety #SevenOaksDoors #RetrofittingExperts #SchoolSecurity #PublicSchoolSolutions #NorthCarolina #SouthCarolina #DoorSecurity #SafeLearning

🏖 Summer is fast approaching and soon school buildings will feel empty again! 🏫 See how Won-Door partners with #schooldistricts across the nation to solve complex fire and security needs. Whether it’s new construction or retrofit, Won-Door can provide solutions that can effectively address needs for added fire safety, security, space utilization and sound attenuation. #schoolmanagement #studentsafety #wondoors #securitydoors #firedoors

Did You Know?: The Importance of Long-Range Planning Did you know that there are classrooms at Cedar Creek Elementary with no windows?  While this is obviously unhealthy, it is incredibly surprising how many variants in design there are in classrooms even within just one school. Every student and educator deserves a safe learning and work environment. Locker rooms should be mold free and band halls should have capacity for ALL the students. And what is up with the parking? The Long-Range Facility Planning is our district's current commitment to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment. Thoughtful facility planning will allow us to distribute limited resources in a way that serves the most students effectively. This needs oversight and experience from a parent that has been working inside our buildings. Our plan needs to enhance security, provide updated technological infrastructure, and increase accessibility of facilities for all students as well as modernization to improve the climate, lighting and acoustics of the classroom. Research shows increased academic performance from students in a comfortable learning environment.  As for recruiting teachers, having a new or updated school shows our community is invested in and values the public education it provides. It has been shown that new and renovated school buildings can have a significant impact on how long teachers stay at a particular school or even stay in the profession entirely. Renovation effects extend well beyond the brick and mortar.

🏫 School safety is a huge topic right now, and it's one we stay laser-focused on as a company. Check out this insightful article from Campus Safety Magazine. One architect points out that windows can enhance the sense of connection in a school community. That's certainly true, and with window films, you can enjoy that connection while minimizing the security risks windows can otherwise bring. Read the article here, and let us know your thoughts in the comments: https://hubs.ly/Q02nrpcq0 #SchoolSafety #Security

It has been revealed that, with an increasing number of schools in urgent and desperate need of major repair and refurbishment, the number of building repair projects approved by the government has reduced by nearly 60% – from 2,104 repair projects in 2020-21 to 826. Experts warn that buckets on desks, freezing classrooms and power cuts have become commonplace.

When students are out for the summer, schools have a chance to undergo renovations, including their technology systems. As you prepare for the next school year, consider what upgrades your schools may need: https://lnkd.in/g_8FiY4U #EganExpertise

In 2003, Oregon became the first state to ban wired glass in hazardous locations like educational facilities, gyms, and commercial buildings due to its safety risks. This decision came after growing concerns about injuries caused by wired glass, which, despite not being classified as a safety material, had long been exempt from safety standards. This ruling set a precedent for future changes in the fire rated glass industry. ___________________ safeglassforschools.com 🏢 School Safety and Security 🏆 Leader in Innovation 📞 +1 888-653-3333 #FireRatedGlass #Glazing #SchoolSafety #Architecture #SchoolSecurity

Signs You Need Your Automatic Door Replaced In Your School 🏫 Automatic door repair is a critical aspect for school and education #facilitymanagers. ⚠ Neglecting #automaticdoors in any educational facility poses several risks. ⚠ Learn about these risks in one of our latest blogs 👇

It's hard to believe that summer break is just around the corner for schools across the country! 🏫 This new blog, by Door Services Corporation, serves as a friendly reminder for #FacilitiesManagers and school officials that summer is the ideal time to schedule maintenance and inspections on your doors – whether it be automatic doors or your annual fire door inspections. ⏰ 🔥 Read on for tips on how to make the most of vacant #schoolbuildings during the summer months. 🛠 ☀ 👇  #educationindustry #automaticdoors #MaintenanceandInspections #doorservices

The @DoorSecurityandSafetyFoundation (#DSSF) and @DoorandHardwareInstitute (#DHI) provide guidelines to equip #school #administrators, #building #management personnel, and #community #leaders with a clear #roadmap to create a #secure and #safe #environment. There is currently no #national #door #security #standard for community spaces such as schools, day care facilities, and office buildings. The lack of understanding and implementation of secure openings puts communities at risk and can lead to fear. (https://lnkd.in/gcRB9w9U)