Nightmare shooting sprees have increased over the years. We want to be in a protected environment, but none of us want to feel like we’re caged behind a thick bulletproof wall.
Wouldn’t it be great if bullet-resistant wall panels, doors, and windows could look stylish?
Thanks to innovation, blending ballistic protection into architectural millwork is viable. Today, bullet-resistant wall panels are available and easy to install. They look normal while giving us the crucial safety function we all deserve.
Learn more about ballistic materials and their uses here.
Thresholds of Defense
Locations can be divided into different levels or zones of defense. The layout of an office can slow a shooter from getting to more valuable areas. This is like layering the defense approach to slow the assailant long enough for the police to arrive.
Zone 1
This first zone of defense is all about the design of an entry area. Setting a space up to slow a person from storming the facility is a cost-effective approach. This should not be the only line of defense, but it should be part of your strategy.
For instance, the primary entrance can have a dual entry setup. Each door can be secured and made of bullet-resistant materials. A locking system can be used with each door to slow down the assailant.
Zone 2
When someone does make it through the first zone, this next zone can offer safe spaces and more security to wait for the police. This might include special bulletproof doors designed to turn a room into a safer waiting area.
Zone 3
To protect people for a longer duration areas can incorporate doors, windows, and ballistic panels. These rooms can bring an end to most nightmares while providing some of the normal comforts to ease nerves.
Bulletproof Doors
Ballistic-resistant doors no longer look like institutional vertical slabs. The doors are UL752 rated, so you know what the door can withstand. The rating also specifies how long the door can hold back an attacker.
This new breed of custom bulletproof wood doors can match different styles and wood types. The sizes are also customized to fit great architectural designs and finishes. Even the framework and hardware are both functional and design-worthy.
The doors can be single or double doors. The materials can be wood, metal, or glass.
The best part is that the doors are also fire-rated should the assailant try other means to break in.
Another safety feature is being non-ricochet doors. A high-velocity bullet won’t bounce off of the material and ricochet into another person. The door will keep the projectile to lessen any potential random injury.
The doors are designed to reduce the potential of bullets getting through. The door’s frame, seams, and gaps are also designed to reduce penetration. This gives us another layer of protection in any situation.
Bullet-Resistant Wall Panel
The UL752 rated bulletproof walls allow for any size or shape wall to create a safe zone. The batten strips take care of any gaps or edging that need more protection. These panels are military-grade and hold up when under attack.
What are ballistic panels?
The ballistic panels come in 4X8 sheets with the option of having it cut to order. This allows us to have custom ballistic wall panels that meet architectural requirements. The panels are made of a fiberglass resin mix based on the required UL rating levels.
The bulletproof walls are long-lasting and are corrosion-resistant. They are non-conductive and have a low thermal conductivity. The best news is that they are very light compared to the typical steel panels that many users in the past.
Bulletproof Windows
Custom bulletproof windows are also available based on architectural needs. Whether it’s for an interior or exterior window, there is an available solution.
Drive-up windows have become popular with many businesses. In recent days, many have experienced 80% of its customers preferring window transactions. Each security ballistic window can integrate with the existing building.
Transaction windows are fabricated to meet the same UL levels as doors. They can also be trimmed out in wood or metal. You can have countertops designed with wood, plastic laminate, solid surface, or steel.
The transaction windows can be of any custom or standard size.
Deal trays and package pass-throughs can also be crafted to specifications.
Like the doors, the handcrafted security windows meet architectural standards.
Quick Mount Protection Panels
Certain areas get the wrong kind of foot traffic during protests. Stores find themselves boarding up windows with sheets of plywood. This is a long process that may not survive for future use.
Instead, stores can use and reuse the assault and bullet-resistant quick-mount panel system. The system can deploy in minutes.
The panels are attack, weather, and fire-resistant. These can mount as an interior or exterior solution.
The attack panel quick-mount system provides:
- High impact resistance
- Flame/heat resistance
- Will not rot or warp
- Simple to mount
- Stackable and easy to store
Attack Resistant Solutions that Look Great
The best bullet-resistant wall panel, doors, and windows look like normal architectural designed items. The solutions blend into the fabric of the original design. People can carry on with life as it’s meant to be.
We hope that you learned more about ballistic materials and their uses. It’s important to pick the right products to protect your team. It’s also important for it to blend into your environment.
Contact us today if you’d like help from one of our experts. We’ll be happy to get you the answers that you need. Our goal is to support your strategic approach to zone safety.
