Security Glazing
Viracon offers a variety of laminated glass solutions that can protect occupants and buildings from threats such as forced entry, vandalism, bomb blast and anti-eavesdropping. Enhancing security protection with laminated glass facades also allows building designers and owners to achieve benefits of natural daylighting for occupants.
Forced Entry Resistance
As targeted attacks on buildings continue to rise, ASTM has developed a forced-entry standard to qualify threat level protection for glass and glazing systems. Viracon laminated glass is capable to meet the criteria when installed in a suitable glazing system.
ASTM F3561 Standard Test Method for Forced-Entry Resistance of Fenestration Systems After Active Shooter Attack is the industry-preferred test method. This test method was developed to assess the forced-entry resistance of glass and glazing systems after simulating an active shooter attack. This test starts with ballistic weakening, followed by sequential forced-entry impacts utilizing a repeatable mechanical mechanism.
Laminated glass performance levels have been tested in accordance with ASTM F3561 Appendix X1 glass-only performance capability.
Learn more about our security glass solutions to meet forced-entry threat criteria by contacting your Viracon sales representative or Architectural Glass Studio team.
Burglary-Resistance
Laminated glass with a minimum .060" pvb interlayer can help deter vandalism by keeping glass shards in place while offering the penetration-resistance of the plasticized interlayer that maintains the integrity of the unit as a barrier tin the building.
- Complies with UL 972 burglar-resistant glazing
- Secure choice for schools, retail stores, office and other buildings that desire vandalism protection
Blast-Mitigating
Viracon provides a variety of laminated glass options that help mitigate the effects of air-blast attacks. Important note: Laminated glass is considered a component of the overall glazing system, therefore; the blast mitigating performance is also dependent upon being installed into an adequately designed frame which is then anchored appropriately to the wall structure. Viracon recommends the involvement of a blast consultant to verify the performance of the glass and framing system combination.
Anti-Eavesdropping and Electromagnetic Shielding
With more data being transmitted and shared electronically, it is becoming necessary to protect private conversations, boardroom discussions and trade secret documents from electronic eavesdropping. This is especially true for government organizations, businesses, architects and building owners looking for ways to design secure buildings. For situations requiring this type of security, Viracon offers CyberShield®.