Why Bullet Resistant Glass is the Most Effective of Security Measures

By the time the thief is caught, your priceless possession may be long gone. It is imperative that you secure points of entry to your home or commercial building.

Windows are potentially a vulnerable point of entry from where thieves can gain access to your building. Alternatively, windows can also serve as the starting point of something more sinister, such as a terrorist attack. Therefore, we recommend installing ballistic glass to circumvent such ballistic and intrusive threats.

There is a common misperception that bullet-resistant glass is a magical form of glass that prevents bullets from entering. That is far from true. Bullet resistant glass consists of multiple materials combined to create a robust transparent sheet. Plastic is an essential component of the creation of this ballistic resistant material.

Obviously, there are various methods through which it is created. The method of creation impacts the structural integrity of the bullet-resistant glass. Therefore, there are different types and levels of bullet resistance offered on the market. The improvement in manufacturing techniques means that bullet-resistant attributes can be applied to all designs.

Admittedly, there is no such thing as bulletproof glass. As mentioned previously, different types of bullet-resistant glass offer varying degrees of safety. Therefore, you might have to do a bit of research before choosing the ideal variant. Always remember, the thicker the glass, the lesser the clarity of transparency.

In order to help you, we have taken a brief look at the variants available in the market. We hope this will help you in making a decision regarding bullet-resistant glass which is suited to your needs.

This is arguably the most common type of bullet-resistant glass. It comes in either a single sheet or multiple sheets banded together through lamination. These are known in the market as monolithic and laminated respectively. This is your go-to option if you are looking for bullet-resistant glass on a budget.

However, please be advised that acrylic probably offers the lowest amount of protection of all the available options. Additionally, higher-powered ballistics can result in the shattering of the acrylic. It can also result in the bullet pinging around (pinball effect) which is potentially very dangerous.

Polycarbonate bullet-resistant material consists of numerous sheets bound together through lamination. Due to the involvement of carbonate groups in the chemical structure, the sheet gives off a tinted effect. Therefore, it does not offer the clarity levels that acrylic glass does.

However, it is noticeably stronger than acrylic glass. For instance, a thickness of ¾ can easily withstand the UL level 1 of ballistic prevention. Additionally, the polycarbonate boasts “bullet absorption.” This signifies that the sheet will catch the projectile in its structure and not let it escape.

This is probably the safest type of bullet-resistant glass and provides a sizable amount of ballistic protection. It features an amalgamation of both glass and plastic. This offers a lighter alternative to pure glass bullet resistant sheets. However, as the primary component is glass, it can only be made to order and is more expensive than the others.

Of course, there are multiple ways of making different variants of bullet-resistant glass. However, it is created through a system of layering called lamination. Polycarbonate is sandwiched between multiple sheets of glass. It is the core material that resists penetration by projectiles and ballistics. The glass width ranges from 0.3 inches to 2.5 inches.

Bullet glass is shatterproof for the most part. Therefore, it prevents thieves from entering the premises you intend on protecting. Additionally, bulletproof glass can be used to encase precious objects and artifacts. This too prevents burglars from stealing valuables while allowing you to exhibit the same.

Bullet resistant glass provides a noticeable degree of soundproofing. This allows you to keep out unnecessary noise pollution. Additionally, it helps avoid eavesdroppers from invading your privacy. This can act as a protective measure if you have sensitive conversations to keep private.

They are normally used in indoor spaces that require an extra degree of protection. This can be your home, a bank, museum, embassies, jewelry stores, so on and so forth. It can also be used in vehicles.