Forced Entry Glazing
Forced Entry Glazing
Insulgard’s line of FORCEPROTECT glazing products are designed and tested to protect against a wide range of forced entry threats and techniques.
Forced entry attacks are a persistent threat to any environment where items of value are stored or exchanged. Our forced entry resistant glass and other architectural security products meet the most rigorous testing standards in the industry and are trusted by architects, glazing contractors, and other construction professionals throughout the U.S.
High-Performance Glazing
Select from a range of high-performance glazing materials engineered for security, impact resistance, and specialized protection needs.
Lexgard® Laminated Polycarbonate
Lexgard® Laminated Polycarbonate is a forced entry resistant glazing product that contains exposed polycarbonate surfaces with abrasion resistant coatings on both sides.
Sure-Gard Glass-Clad Polycarbonate
Our Sure-Gard Glass-Clad Polycarbonate glazing materials are designed to provide enhanced security against forced entry threats by combining layers of symmetrical glass-clad polycarbonate with heat strengthened or chemically strengthened glass on both exposed surfaces.
Fire-Gard Glass-Clad Polycarbonate
Fire-Gard Glass-Clad Polycarbonate combines wire glass, urethane, polycarbonate, and other materials to provide enhanced protection against fires and thermal stress, in addition to forced entry protection.
Who We Serve
A Wide Range of Applications
Our forced entry resistant glass is ideal for use in locations such as:
We construct all of our glazing materials to withstand sustained attacks without shattering, while maintaining optical clarity to allow for transactions and other day-to-day uses.
FORCEPROTECT glazing products can be implemented into new buildings or retrofitted to provide needed protection to existing structures.
Types of Break-Ins
Nearly every type of building requires some level of protection against forced entry. Doors and windows are typically the first entry points, and Insulgard FORCEPROTECT glazing products fortify them to reduce the risk of home break-ins, store break-ins, and bank break-ins.
FORCEPROTECT glazing solutions are customized to meet your facility’s unique needs and the type of break-ins you’re more likely to encounter.
Certified Performance Testing
Depending on the risk level of your facility, Insulgard provides an appropriately rated forced entry resistant glazing to fit your application. Different FORCEPROTECT glazing products meet different levels of forced entry testing, including ASTM F1233, ASTM F1915, WMFL and the late HP White TP-0500.03. These widely respected testing methods measure the ability of forced entry resistant glass to withstand threats such as:
The product ratings of our FORCEPROTECT line take into account the type of attack, the techniques used in the attack, and the duration during which those techniques are employed. The highest levels of protection provide resistance against prolonged assaults involving hundreds of impacts.
Forced Entry Risk Assessment
How Much Forced Entry Resistance Do You Need?
The level of forced entry protection you need for your building will depend upon a thorough threat assessment and, in some situations, regulatory requirements.
A retail store may require a lower level of protection designed to protect against “smash and grab” thefts, while a government building may need protection against a coordinated assault using stronger instruments and more sophisticated techniques.
Our wide range of products and levels of protection allow us to equip buildings facing a variety of threats and levels of danger. Our security experts can provide you with information and guidance at any stage of the building process, from the specification and design to the installation of your forced entry resistant glass and other Insulgard security products.
Secure Installation Guidelines
When installing forced entry-resistant glass, several key considerations must be taken into account to ensure effectiveness and longevity.
Frame compatibility is one such consideration, as the weight of force resistant glass may strain a conventional framing system. In addition to our glazing materials, Insulgard manufactures framing systems that are robust enough to reliably support secure windows.
You must also make sure the forced entry resistant glass is properly anchored. No matter how strong your glazing materials are, a criminal can bypass them if the windows are easily displaced or removed.
We can provide you with the guidance you need to properly install forced entry resistant glass and other security products, so that the structures you build benefit fully from them.
Frequently ASKED QUESTIONS
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Build With Forced Entry Resistant Glass You Can Trust
If you are building a structure that must provide protection against forced entry, Insulgard’s FORCEPROTECT product line can provide you with the trusted and tested protection you need. For more information, contact us or request a quote today.
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