Security firms offer protection against wilful damage. So, they need materials that do the same. This is where the different types of security glass come in.
Security glass is manufactured to provide protection against bullets, bombs and bandits (depending on the particular product). High-quality versions achieve this level of protection without sacrificing optical clarity or lightness.
It's used to make windows, doors, storefronts, cabinets and more in locations where extra security is needed against wilful attack. This includes (but isn't limited to) banks, jewellery stores, hospitals, government facilities and armoured vehicles.
What is security glass made of?
Security glass is typically made out of laminated glass. This is a type of safety glass (not security glass) made from at least two layers of glass. These sheets of glass are bonded around a plastic interlayer. The interlayer can be
coloured or
textured.
Laminated glass can withstand a lot of force. When it does finally break, it cracks in a spiderweb pattern and stays in its frame. This distinguishes it from toughened glass (another kind of safety glass), which breaks into lots of little pieces.
Laminated security glass can be
fire-rated. In the case of our fire-rated glass, this incorporates a gel between the outer panes. If a fire breaks out, the gel expands and acts as a barrier against the heat and flames. This gives people longer to evacuate and the emergency services longer to arrive.

Security glass is an especially robust form of laminated glass. To qualify as security glass, it has to pass certain tests and be manufactured in line with BS EN standards.
