When it comes to front door security, most homeowners focus on locks, handles and cylinders. However, one often-overlooked…
When it comes to front door security, most homeowners focus on locks, handles and cylinders. However, one often-overlooked component could leave your property vulnerable to modern burglary techniques: the letterplate.
Far more than a simple opening for post, your letterplate plays an important role in the overall security of your entrance door. With evolving security standards and increasingly sophisticated break-in methods, choosing the right letterplate has never been more important.
Traditional letterplates can provide an opportunity for burglars to retrieve keys left nearby or manipulate internal door hardware. Recognising this risk, the industry introduced TS008, a security standard that sets advanced requirements for letterplates fitted to external doors.
With the introduction of PAS24:2022, doors fitted with a letterplate must now use a letterplate that has been tested and certified to meet TS008 requirements.
The Soterian Slim TS008 Letterplate has been designed to address these modern security challenges while maintaining a sleek, contemporary appearance.
As the slimmest TS008 letterplate on the market, it is 21mm slimmer than the original design while remaining fully compliant with TS008:2015, Document Q and PAS24 standards.
Its innovative design has also earned industry recognition, including the Best Technical Innovation Award at the GGP Installers Awards 2023.
Designed to Deter Common Burglary Methods
The Soterian Slim incorporates an innovative pivoting stay mechanism that restricts the opening to just 39 degrees, helping to prevent:
The letterplate also features a seamless exterior with no visible fixings, creating a cleaner appearance while making tampering more difficult.
Slim Design, Big Benefits
Unlike many bulky security letterplates, the Soterian Slim projects just 14mm from the internal door surface. This creates a neat, unobtrusive finish and allows the door to open fully without the letterplate striking or damaging interior walls.
Suitable for 44mm to 54mm composite and timber doors, it offers a versatile solution for a wide range of residential applications.
Built to Last
Security products need to be durable as well as secure. The Soterian Slim has been cycle tested to withstand 20,000 uses, ensuring reliable performance for years to come.
A Certifire-approved version is also available for FD30 and FD60 timber doorsets.
A letterplate may seem like a small detail, but it can have a significant impact on the security of your front door. Choosing a TS008-certified letterplate, such as the award-winning Soterian Slim, helps protect against common intrusion methods, meets current building standards and provides greater peace of mind without compromising on style.
In addition to its security benefits, the Soterian Slim can also be upgraded to achieve FD30 and FD60 fire door compliance when fitted with the appropriate intumescent fire protection kit. Unlike standard plastic letterplates, which can melt and fail during a fire, a fire-rated letterplate system is designed to help maintain the fire integrity of the door for longer, supporting compartmentation and providing valuable extra time in the event of a fire.
