2026 National School Safety Conference & Exposition
Join us for the largest and most comprehensive conference focused on all aspects of school safety and security.
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UL Listed vs. Tested to UL 752: Understanding the Difference
In discussions about bullet-resistant windows, doors, and glazing, it’s common to hear terms such as UL 752, tested to UL 752, and UL listed.
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BR-916 Security Glazing for Educational Facilities
With school safety more critical than ever, BR-916 security glazing provides robust, purpose-built protection for students and staff. This laminated glass system resists forced-entry significantly longer than standard glass or security film—buying critical time for emergency responders and giving families and faculty peace of mind.
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Window Film vs. Ballistic Glazing: Understanding Performance, Testing, & Application
In recent years, window film has gained attention as a potential security enhancement, particularly in schools, government buildings, and public facilities.
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No Spall vs. Low Spall: Understanding Ballistic Glazing Performance
In ballistic glazing discussions, you will often hear terms such as no spall and low spall used to describe a glazing’s performance capabilities. But what is spall, and do the maintenance benefits of low spall glazing outweigh the potential risks? In this article, we’ll walk through several practical considerations to help you determine which option is best for your project.
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About “Bullet Proof” Doors
Insulgard offers trusted bullet-resistant door systems or “bullet proof” doors for financial institutions, retail spaces, schools, government facilities, and more to provide highly effective protection and peace of mind.
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About “Bullet Proof” Windows
Windows can be one of the most vulnerable points of a building when it comes to security considerations. Concerns about theft or ballistic attack often lead owners to search for bullet proof window solutions to protect their employees as well as their assets.
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About “Bullet Proof” Glass
If you are building a secure environment for a store, financial institution, school, or other building, you may be interested in implementing so-called “bullet proof” glass into your construction plan. While the term bullet proof glass is a misnomer (bullet resistant is more accurate), these glazing materials provide protection you can trust where you need it the most.
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Tornado Shelter Doors FAQ
Tornado shelters are areas of a building or structures inside or outside of a building that are designed to keep occupants safe during an extreme weather event.
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Does Ballistic Film Make Your Windows Bulletproof?
If your goal is to protect a school, bank, police station or other building from ballistic attacks, you may be considering ballistic film to cover vulnerable areas such as windows, doors, and teller counters.
Before you take this step, you should know about the shortcomings of ballistic film and how it may leave your premises with critical security vulnerabilities.
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Features & Security Components of Tornado Safe Room Doors
For areas that tend to be prone to heightened tornado activity (especially throughout the warmer months of the year), it’s often advisable, if not required, for some public buildings to include tornado-safe rooms & tornado-safe room doors in their designs.
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What Are the Benefits of Fiberglass Bullet-Resistant Panels?
With ongoing concerns over violent crimes, break-ins, and vandalism, many businesses and government agencies are looking for effective security solutions. While bullet-resistant glass is a well-known option, there are situations where opaque bullet-resistant materials may be a better choice.
