Specification 101: Why Finguard is the Architect’s Standard for High-Traffic Door Safety

1. Performance Engineering Over Aftermarket Add-Ons

Many architects hesitate to specify finger guards because they associate them with temporary foam strips or consumer-grade accessories that peel, discolor, or interfere with aesthetics.

Finguard India is engineered as a permanent door safety component, not an afterthought.

Key Engineering Considerations

• Material: High-flex industrial-grade PVC designed for long-term use in high-traffic environments

• Profile: Slim, low-visibility design that integrates cleanly with door frames and hinge assemblies

• Finish Options: Neutral and project-friendly finishes that complement powder-coated frames and wood laminates

The intent is simple. Safety without visual clutter or compromise to architectural language.

2. Designed for High-Cycle Commercial Use

In schools, hospitals, residential towers, and commercial buildings, doors are used thousands of times every month. Durability is not optional.

Finguard door finger guards are designed for continuous opening and closing cycles typical of institutional and commercial environments.

Why This Matters

• For builders: Reduced post-handover complaints and minimal maintenance issues

• For architects: Assurance that the specified safety detail performs throughout the building’s operational life

When safety hardware fails early, it reflects poorly on the entire project team. Longevity protects reputation.

3. Door Finger Safety and Design Liability

Across India, safety audits in schools, hospitals, and public buildings are becoming more stringent. Door-related finger injuries are increasingly classified as foreseeable hazards, especially in child-centric and high-footfall spaces.

For architects, this shifts finger protection from a nice-to-have to a design responsibility.

By specifying door finger guards at the drawing and tender stage:

• The project demonstrates proactive risk mitigation

• The facility becomes audit-ready for institutional safety reviews

• Clients receive clear documentation of preventive safety measures

This approach supports broader compliance with safety management systems and education board expectations.

4. Seamless Integration Across Door Types

Finguard is designed to work across the most commonly specified door systems in Indian projects.

Technical Compatibility

• Door Materials: Timber, metal, aluminium, uPVC

• Frame Types: Welded steel, aluminium sections, wooden frames

• Opening Angles: Effective protection even on wide-opening doors

• Maintenance: Non-porous surface suitable for hygiene-sensitive environments

This makes it suitable for schools, hospitals, pharmaceutical facilities, residential projects, and commercial buildings alike.

5. Why Architects Specify Door Finger Guards Early

Retrofitting safety solutions after handover often leads to compromises in finish, consistency, and cost. When finger safety is planned early, it integrates cleanly into the project workflow.

Early specification allows:

• Cleaner detailing in drawings

• Accurate BOQ inclusion

• Predictable installation during fit-out

• Better coordination between architect, contractor, and client

Preventive safety works best when it is invisible, consistent, and intentional.

Architectural Support and Specification Assistance

To support architects, consultants, and builders, Finguard India provides:

• Technical product data sheets

• Standard BOQ descriptions for tenders

• Installation guidance for complex door configurations

• Project-level consultation for schools and institutional builds

The goal is to make door finger safety easy to specify, easy to execute, and easy to maintain.