Laminated glass is a term dating back over a century, but many people don’t realize how much this layered safety glass has evolved, and how modern iterations of it can be employed across a variety of practical uses. What is Laminated Glass? Simply put, laminated glass is stacked glass bound …
“Frameless” all-glass doors are broad and inviting, making them practically the standard for modern offices. Despite these developments in interior design, startlingly few bulletproof doors meet current aesthetic demands while still providing significant safety. In fact, it wasn’t until the last few years that “frameless” bullet-resistant doors were available on …
Security window film is often proposed as a less expensive, quick bulletproof solution for businesses interested in upgrading their security on a smaller budget. Instead of replacing traditional window glass with a ballistic material, the film can be easily applied to an existing window in your building. At TSS, we’re …
When you start exploring physical security options for your building, you quickly find yourself lost in a thicket of acronyms and numbers: UL, ASTM, NIJ, UL752, UL Level 4, NIJ III, NIJ III-A, ASTM F1233, ASTM F1233 R3, ASTM F1915 … and more. What does it mean? Which bulletproofing standards …
“What is tempered glass? How does it compare to laminated windows? Is one safer? Am I comparing apples and oranges?” (This last one is easy: Yes, you are comparing apples and oranges.) An increasing number of organizations are taking a more serious look at workplace safety and physical building security right …