Security Secondary Glazing

Hearing about break-ins or threats of terrorism has become a regular occurrence, which can be unsettling. Selectaglaze secondary glazing can provide an unseen level of security to any property. It creates a second barrier of protection from the inside that can prevent the most determined thief or protect the occupants from the effects of bomb blast.

Securing the contents of a building is essential; be it physical high value objects, highly sensitive data or the people within. If this is the case, secondary glazing could provide the solution.

Physical attack - Under physical attack secondary glazing works by providing a second barrier to entry.

Blast mitigation - Secondary glazing can protect occupants and contents from the effects of an explosion by containing the flying shards of glass from the breakup of the primary window under the blast load.

Ballistic - Protection from firearm attack is achieved by several layers of glass of various thicknesses laminated together.

Fire - Fire resistant glazing provides a protected escape route for occupants.

Banqueting House, London was treated with Selectaglaze blast units to provide sufficient levels of security to protect the Rubens ceiling painting, historic architectural features and those who visit/use the Royal Palace. Established in 1966, granted the Royal Warrant in 2004 and working to a certified ISO 9001 quality system, Selectaglaze is the UK’s leading secondary glazing specialist.

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