Safety legislation now stipulates important areas in which modern Securit glazing must comply with required safe practices.
Innovations in the field of Securit Glass now ensure that people are protected from personal injury,
and buildings can be protected from various forms of attacks.
Securit glass has become increasingly popular in commercial architecture in recent years.
Because of its ability to provide protection against forced entry, burglary, theft, vandalism, riots, looting and other potential security threats.
So we will take a look at the benefits of security glass for commercial architecture,
the different types of security glass available,
And the considerations that architects and building owners should take into account when choosing Securit glass for their projects.
Benefits of Securit Glass for Commercial Architecture
The primary benefit of commercial Securit glass is its ability to deter and prevent potential intruders from breaking into your building, as well as reducing the risk of hazards associated with the glass.
Securit glass is more difficult to break than regular glass (some types of Securit glass are virtually unbreakable),
If it does break, it does not shatter into sharp, dangerous pieces that can fly in and cause injury, like standard annealed glass is capable of doing.
Alternatively, some types of Securit glass crack or chip if broken, but they often retain their overall shape,
This makes it difficult for an intruder to enter a commercial property by accessing through a broken glass pane to open a door from the inside or by properly interfering.
Another benefit of Securit glass is its ability to provide security while maintaining and even enhancing the aesthetics of commercial buildings.
For example, many types of Securit glass are available in tinted, reflective, tinted, or frosted types.
Which can increase building safety while allowing architects and building owners to choose the type of glass that complements the overall design of the building.
For certain types of commercial properties where privacy is a concern,
Such as banks, hospitals, clinics, glass office buildings and government facilities,
installing tinted or reflective security glass can also add privacy.
Laminated Glass
Laminated glass provides greater protection for people and property than other glass products.
Standard two-layer construction provides resistance to forced entry.
In multiple configurations, laminated glass can withstand bullets, heavy objects, or small explosions.
Where two or more panels of glass are bonded together by a durable plastic interlayer,
Which enables the glass to strongly resist penetration by colliding with objects.
However, if broken, the glass tends to remain in its frame, reducing the risk of injury due to sharp edges and flying or falling glass particles.
By keeping the glass intact within the frame, laminated glass helps reduce injuries caused by large flying glass shards caused by,
For example, about hurricanes, earthquakes or other unusual loads on the glass.
Tempered Glass
Tempered glass is a type of securit glass created through a controlled chemical or heat treatment process.
This process gives the glass much greater strength than regular glass by applying tension to the outer and inner surfaces.
Tempered glass is more resistant to thermal shock,
making it ideal for use in architectural applications where there is inappropriate shading.
When this type of glass breaks, it crumbles into small granular pieces.
It does not splinter or create jagged splinters like glass panels.
These granular pieces are preferred because they are less likely to cause injury.
Securit Polycarbonate Glass
Securit polycarbonate glass does not contain any glass at all,
but is composed of polycarbonate or a combination of polycarbonate and other plastic materials.
This type of commercial glass is ideal for mitigating forced entry and burglary threats.
Because attempts to gain entry by smashing the polycarbonate panel with a sledgehammer or any other common burglary tool will bounce back immediately.
Polycarbonate looks very close to traditional glass,
but with a level of impact resistance that glass cannot provide.
A disadvantage of pure polycarbonate glass is that it has the ability to scratch more easily than glass.
Polycarbonate glass covered with bulletproof glass
Securit GCP ballistic grade glass is made by layering glass and polycarbonate together.
This creates a type of “bulletproof glass” that is more resistant to bullets and other projectiles/impacts than other types of Securit glass and even other types of ballistic glass.
It is important to note that although GCP glass offers some of the best ballistic resistance ratings you can find in Securit glass products, there is no such thing as 100% bulletproof glass.
Bullet-resistant glass can stop one or more shots from certain types of firearms,
but it can eventually be penetrated.
However, GCP glass can be bullet-riddled and will still be a barrier to forced entry,
because the polycarbonate prevents it from shattering or collapsing.
This makes it ideal for mitigating active threats, as it provides the access denial needed to keep the bad guys out.
Typical applications
Due to its strength and safety features, laminated glass is preferred when any of the following are required:
- Where there is potential for impact
- Protection against bombs or other explosions
- Protection against forced entry
- Glass floors or stairs
- Commercial buildings and public places
- Homes with children
Features and benefits
- Provides penetration resistance
- Protects people from accidental injury or intentional attack
- Protection from broken glass falling from building facades
- Protection against “smash and grab” thefts from storefront displays
- Bullet resistance
- Impact resistance
- Volume reduction
Benefits of using Securit glass in commercial architecture:
- Deter and prevent forced entry
- It does not break into sharp and dangerous pieces
- Maintains and enhances the aesthetics of commercial buildings
- Available in different finishes to complement the architecture of any building
- Tinted or reflective Securit glass can add privacy
Securit glass types for commercial architectural applications
In general, commercial security glass falls into three broad categories:
laminated safety glass, polycarbonate safety glass, and glass-coated polycarbonate (GCP).
Each different type of safety glass comes with its own unique set of advantages and disadvantages.
Securit glass considerations for commercial buildings
When choosing Securit glass for a commercial building,
there are some important considerations that architects and building owners must take into account.
These include the level of security required, aesthetics, and budget.
Required security level
The level of security required from glazing varies depending on the building and intended commercial use.
For example, high-end retail stores, such as jewelry stores, need
To a high level of theft protection for shop window windows and their display cases, in order to prevent burglary and theft.
On the other hand, schools, government facilities, and religious buildings may be at greater risk of violent targeted attacks,
They may therefore require a higher level of active threat protection (which can be provided by bullet-resistant glass).
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Aesthetics
While security is important, the appearance of commercial buildings is also a key consideration.
Many types of companies depend on maintaining a high level of attractiveness to do business successfully.
And traditional forced entry solutions like window bars and scissor gates are too unsightly to be considered an option.
Architects and building owners should choose a type of Securit glass that complements the overall design of the building and maintains or enhances its aesthetic appeal,
without compromising the functionality of the windows.
For businesses such as retailers, for example, where allowing window shopping is a key way to gain customers,
choosing clear Securit glass will not significantly alter the functionality of storefront windows by reducing visibility or blocking natural light.
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Budget
Of course, as with any type of construction or renovation project,
budget is always something to consider when choosing the right type of Securit glass for commercial architecture.
Fortunately, there are ways to reduce costs when installing commercial security glass,
such as retrofitting certain types of glass over existing glass or using combinations of different types of security glass for different areas of the building.
For example, you can reinforce all of the most vulnerable potential entry points with virtually unbreakable glass (polycarbonate, or GCP), and use slightly less durable glass (laminated Securit glass) for doors and windows that are difficult to reach.
