A 3-Part Security Bead is a secure glazing system for timber doors<\/strong>, designed to prevent the glazing unit from being removed from either the outside or inside of the door.<\/p>\n The Qwood 3-Part Security Bead was developed in partnership with Performance Doorset Solutions (PDS)<\/strong> and was specifically designed to achieve PAS 24 and Secured by Design standards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The system consists of three Qwood profiles:<\/p>\n Together, these components create a secure and discreet glazing system for high-security timber doors.<\/p>\n The system is designed to prevent the glazing unit from being removed from either side of the door.<\/p>\n The external glazing bead incorporates an upstand<\/strong>, which prevents the glazing unit from being pulled outwards.<\/p>\n The internal glazing bead is heavily fixed with screws<\/strong>, preventing the glazing unit from being pushed inwards.<\/p>\n The screws are then concealed using a click-in internal screw cover cap<\/strong>. This masks the fixings and creates a clean, seamless appearance on the inside of the door.<\/p>\n This combination provides both security and a clean finished appearance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Yes.<\/p>\n The Qwood 3-Part Security Bead was specifically developed for use in door constructions designed to achieve PAS 24<\/strong> requirements.<\/p>\n However, PAS 24 performance applies to the complete door assembly<\/strong>, so the complete doorset must be designed and tested or assessed appropriately.<\/p>\n The bead should therefore be considered as one component of the overall security system rather than as a standalone PAS 24-rated product.<\/p>\n The Qwood 3-Part Security Bead was specifically designed to achieve Secured by Design standards<\/strong> as part of the appropriate door construction.<\/p>\n As with PAS 24, the security performance relates to the complete doorset and its specified construction.<\/p>\n The system consists of:<\/p>\n The external bead incorporates an upstand that helps prevent the glazing unit from being pulled out through the external side of the door.<\/p>\n The internal bead is securely fixed using screws. This prevents the glazing unit from being pushed inwards.<\/p>\n The screw cover cap clicks into the internal glazing bead, concealing the fixing screws.<\/p>\n This provides a clean, seamless internal finish while keeping the security fixings hidden.<\/p>\n A conventional glazing bead may not provide the same level of security against forced removal of the glazing unit.<\/p>\n The Qwood 3-Part Security Bead is specifically designed so that the glazing unit cannot simply be pulled out from the outside or pushed in from the inside.<\/p>\n It combines:<\/p>\n Yes.<\/p>\n The system is designed to provide a clean, seamless finished appearance while incorporating the additional components required for security.<\/p>\n The internal screw cover cap conceals the fixing screws, helping the finished bead integrate naturally with the door.<\/p>\n The 3-Part Security Bead was developed by Qwood in partnership with Performance Doorset Solutions (PDS)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n PDS worked closely with Qwood throughout the design and development process, providing specialist woodworking and doorset expertise to create profiles to its specific requirements.<\/p>\n This is an example of Qwood’s bespoke profile development service<\/strong>, where Qwood works directly with manufacturers to develop profiles around a particular application, performance requirement and manufacturing process.<\/p>\n Yes.<\/p>\n Qwood can work with joinery manufacturers and doorset manufacturers to develop bespoke profiles<\/strong> to specific dimensions, designs and manufacturing requirements.<\/p>\n The 3-Part Security Bead itself demonstrates how Qwood can work collaboratively with a manufacturer to develop a specialist profile rather than simply supplying a standard section.<\/p>\n If you have a particular security, glazing or manufacturing challenge, Qwood can discuss the requirements and investigate a bespoke profile solution.<\/p>\n The Qwood 3-Part Security Bead was developed for high-security door glazing applications<\/strong>, particularly where the complete doorset needs to meet demanding security requirements.<\/p>\n The suitability of the system will depend on the specific door construction, glazing unit, fixings and required performance.<\/p>\n For a particular doorset, contact the Qwood technical team to discuss the application.<\/p>\n Qwood combines the appearance and workability associated with timber with the consistency of a manufactured timber-composite profile.<\/p>\n This makes it suitable for specialist door and window components where manufacturers need a repeatable, accurately manufactured profile.<\/p>\n Qwood profiles can be machined and finished as part of a joinery manufacturing process.<\/p>\n A 3-Part Security Bead is a three-component glazing system designed to secure glazing within a door and prevent the glass unit from being removed from either side.<\/p>\n It uses an external glazing bead with a retaining upstand, a heavily screwed internal glazing bead and an internal screw-cover cap. Together these prevent the glazing unit being pulled outwards or pushed inwards while concealing the internal fixings.<\/p>\n The system was specifically designed for door constructions intended to achieve PAS 24 requirements. The final PAS 24 performance applies to the complete tested or assessed doorset.<\/p>\n The system was specifically designed to achieve Secured by Design standards as part of the appropriate door construction.<\/p>\n The external upstand is designed to prevent the glazing unit from being pulled outwards.<\/p>\n The internal glazing bead is heavily fixed with screws to prevent the glazing unit being pushed inwards.<\/p>\n No. The internal screw cover cap clicks into the internal bead and conceals the fixing screws, providing a clean finished appearance.<\/p>\n Yes. Qwood works with joineries and manufacturers to develop bespoke profiles to specific dimensions and performance requirements.<\/p>\n Qwood developed the system in partnership with Performance Doorset Solutions (PDS), with PDS contributing specialist woodworking and doorset expertise throughout the development process.<\/p>\n If you are developing a PAS 24, Secured by Design or high-security timber doorset<\/strong>, Qwood can work with your team to develop specialist glazing beads and other bespoke profiles<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What Is a 3-Part Security Bead? 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How does the Qwood 3-Part Security Bead work?<\/h1>\n
Is the 3-Part Security Bead suitable for PAS 24 doors?<\/h1>\n
Is the 3-Part Security Bead Secured by Design compliant?<\/h1>\n
What are the three parts of the Qwood Security Bead?<\/h1>\n
1. External Door Glazing Bead<\/h3>\n
2. Internal Door Glazing Bead<\/h3>\n
3. Internal Screw Cover Cap<\/h3>\n
Why use a 3-Part Security Bead instead of a standard glazing bead?<\/h1>\n
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Does the 3-Part Security Bead look like a normal timber glazing bead?<\/h1>\n
Who developed the Qwood 3-Part Security Bead?<\/h1>\n
Can Qwood develop a bespoke security glazing bead?<\/h1>\n
What types of doors can use a 3-Part Security Bead?<\/h1>\n
What is the advantage of using Qwood for a security glazing bead?<\/h1>\n
Frequently asked questions<\/h1>\n
What is a 3-Part Security Bead?<\/h3>\n
How does a 3-Part Security Bead work?<\/h3>\n
Is the Qwood 3-Part Security Bead suitable for PAS 24?<\/h3>\n
Is the Qwood 3-Part Security Bead suitable for Secured by Design?<\/h3>\n
Can the glazing be removed from outside?<\/h3>\n
Can the glazing be pushed out from inside?<\/h3>\n
Are the fixing screws visible?<\/h3>\n
Can Qwood make bespoke security beads?<\/h3>\n
Who developed the Qwood 3-Part Security Bead?<\/h3>\n
Need a bespoke security glazing profile?<\/h2>\n