Kinellar Primary School: Safety and Efficiency with Integral Finger Guards
Robust Safety Solutions for a Growing School Population
Learn how Safehinge Primera’s integral finger guards (Alumax) helped Kinellar Primary School meet safety and design standards, contributing to Aberdeenshire Council’s innovative school design.
Kinellar Primary School, part of Aberdeenshire Council’s nationally-recognised school building brief, was designed to meet modern educational standards while ensuring students’ safe, welcoming environment. As part of the refurbishment and new build process, Alumax Integral Finger Guards were installed to improve safety without compromising the school’s carefully designed interiors.
Aberdeenshire Council’s commitment to providing first-class facilities for staff and pupils made Alumax the ideal choice, offering both long-term durability and cost savings while maintaining the aesthetic integrity of the new school.
Kinellar Primary School is one of the latest schools built following Aberdeenshire Council’s innovative primary school building brief. This brief uses a kit of parts for new school designs, ensuring uniformity and quality across the region’s primary schools. The new two-storey school was built on an existing site, presenting challenges such as decanting 450 pupils and 40 nursery children during construction. Despite these challenges, the project was completed successfully, maintaining the school’s educational and safety standards.
Care provider: Aberdeenshire Council
Project type: New Build
Architect: Halliday Fraser Munro
Products supplied:
The Challenge
Designing for Safety and Functionality
The two-storey design of Kinellar Primary School presented several challenges, as the original brief was tailored to single-storey schools. Ensuring safety while adhering to the brief’s aesthetic goals was a key concern, particularly in high-traffic areas where finger injuries are common.
In addition, Aberdeenshire Council wanted to ensure that the building would be a long-term, low-maintenance facility that could stand the test of time without frequent replacements or repairs.
The solution needed to be both cost-effective and durable, with a focus on maintaining the integrity of the school’s design.
The Solution
Integral Finger Guards (Alumax)
Safehinge Primera’s Alumax Integral Finger Guards were chosen for the project due to their superior safety features and minimalist design, which met Aberdeenshire Council’s brief for a safe and modern educational environment. Key benefits of the Alumax door finger guard include:
Invisible Protection: The rounded heel design ensures that the 2mm hinge-reveal gap eliminates the risk of trapped fingers while being almost invisible to the eye.
Seamless Integration: Available in various finishes, including RAL colours, Alumax can be tailored to complement the school’s interior design, offering a bespoke solution that blends effortlessly with the modern aesthetic.
Long-lasting Durability: Unlike plastic alternatives, Alumax lasts the door’s lifetime, providing a durable solution with minimal maintenance required.
Cost Efficiency: Over 25 years, Aberdeenshire Council will save between £500 and £1,000 per door compared to plastic finger guards, offering significant savings on maintenance and replacements.
By choosing Alumax, Aberdeenshire Council ensured both the safety of the pupils and staff, and a cost-effective solution that would meet the school’s long-term needs.
Impact
Finger Safe and Cost-Effective for the School Environment
The installation of Alumax Integral Finger Guards provided Kinellar Primary School with several key benefits:
Enhanced Safety: The 2mm gap between the door and frame eliminated the risk of trapping hands or fingers, ensuring a safer environment for students.
Design Integrity: The discreet design maintained the clean, modern aesthetic of the school’s interiors while offering robust protection.
Long-Term Savings: By choosing Alumax, Aberdeenshire Council ensured durability and cost savings over the life of the building, avoiding the need for regular replacements of plastic finger guards.
Client Feedback:
Aberdeenshire Council’s commitment to first-class facilities was evident throughout the Kinellar Primary School project. By integrating Alumax Integral Finger Guards, the council ensured safety, durability, and design integrity while benefiting from the long-term cost savings of a superior product.
Conclusion:
Alumax Integral Finger Guards helped Kinellar Primary School achieve its safety and design goals. By choosing high-quality, durable finger guards, Aberdeenshire Council provided a safe and welcoming environment for pupils and staff, with significant long-term savings. We continue to offer tailored safety solutions that align with modern design standards and practical needs.
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