Enhanced security with Selectaglaze systems

Selectaglaze has developed a range of secondary glazing systems to enhance levels of protection, which are Secured by Design accredited.

Windows are seen as 'soft targets' for intruders and, if subjected to a blast attack, glass will shatter into shards leading to personal injury and destruction of equipment and services.

Critical buildings such as hospitals and healthcare establishments are encouraged to improve protection levels, and retrofitted secondary glazing can provide this without altering the windows.

It is discrete, applied only to areas at risk, and being demountable is acceptable to heritage consultants.

Purpose made secondary windows installed independently to the inside of the existing window frame can provide enhanced protection whether to a single vulnerable window or to a complete building.

Protection is available from simple low level deterrence to significant resistance against a determined attack.

Selectaglaze's systems have undergone rigorous independent tests and are certified to cover physical attack, blast protection, ballistic protection and up to 30 minutes fire resistance.

Secondary glazing not only enhances security but is the most effective and simplest solution to unwanted noise and will markedly improve a building's energy efficiency and, when fitted with an air gap of at least 100mm, will dramatically improve sound insulation, which is particularly important in hospitals.

Selectaglaze's wide range of designs can suit almost any window style and can also be fitted with anti-ligature blind control knobs and window locks which are only accessible to authorised personnel using specialist secure tools.

The units arrive fully assembled, allowing rapid installation with minimal disruption and work can be programmed to suit maintenance budgets.

Selectaglaze has produced an extensive range of literature, including its Window Protection Systems brochure, data sheets and test results.

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