Security Solutions

We offer four distinct security glazing services. Security Glazing covers laminated and reinforced systems for vandalism and smash and grab deterrence. Blast Resistant defeats pressure wave events to GSA and DoD criteria. Bullet Resistant stops ballistic threats to UL 752 Levels 1 through 8. Forced Entry Resistant defeats hand and power tool attack to ASTM F1233 and WMFL 0500. We match the system to the specific threat your building needs to defeat.

The right rating depends on the threat you expect to face and any insurance or jurisdictional requirement. Retail and pharmacies often start at security glazing or UL 752 Level 1. Banks specify Level 3. Government, embassy, and federal courthouse work specify blast resistant and higher ballistic levels. We assess the threat profile, the building program, and the AHJ requirements, then recommend the right assembly.

Often yes for lower threat levels. Replacing the glass with a laminated security product in an existing frame works when the frame depth and stops can accept the thicker glass. Higher threat levels (blast, ballistic, forced entry) usually require frame replacement and structural anchor upgrades, because the frame and anchors are the weakest part of a rated assembly. We assess each opening before quoting.

Yes. Security ratings apply to the full assembly, not the glass alone. We specify glass, framing, anchors, and seals tested together to the relevant standard: UL 752 for ballistic, ASTM F1233 and WMFL 0500 for forced entry, GSA glazing hazard ratings and DoD UFC 4-010-01 for blast. Every project ships with shop drawings documenting compliance with the contract specification.