Intruder Resistant Glass

Pro-Tect from Glass Projects is a specialised laminated safety glass engineered to provide a significant barrier against forced entry and manual attack. It is constructed by bonding multiple lites of glass with one or more robust, penetration-resistant interlayers, typically advanced Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) or exceptionally strong ionoplast interlayers. This robust composition is designed to withstand repeated impacts from common burglary tools, delaying or preventing intruder access and offering valuable time for response.

Key attributes of Pro-Tect include:

• Enhanced Security: Specifically designed to resist various forms of manual attack, including impacts from blunt or sharp objects, offering a higher level of protection than standard safety glass.

• Intruder Deterrent: The visible robustness and the difficulty in breaching Pro-Tect can act as a significant deterrent to opportunistic criminals.

• Asset & Occupant Protection: Provides increased security for valuable assets and enhances the safety and peace of mind for building occupants in New Zealand.

• Maintained Integrity: Even if the glass lites are fractured, the strong interlayer(s) work to keep the panel intact, maintaining a barrier and preventing easy passage.

• Customisable Protection Levels: Pro-Tect can be configured with varying glass thicknesses and interlayer combinations to achieve different levels of resistance, tailored to specific threat assessments.

• Combined Performance: Can be integrated with other glass properties, such as toughening (Pro Tuf) for additional impact strength on individual lites, tinting (Pro Tint) for solar control, or Low-E coatings (Pro-E Range) for thermal performance.

Glass Projects specifies and installs Pro-Tect in applications where heightened security against forced entry is a primary concern. It is particularly suited for ground-floor locations or accessible points in buildings that may be vulnerable to intrusion.

• High-Value Retail Shopfronts: Protecting merchandise in jewellers, electronics stores, and designer boutiques.

• Commercial & Financial Institutions: Securing banks, offices, and premises holding sensitive information or assets.

• Government & Civic Buildings: Enhancing security for public facilities and critical infrastructure.

• High-End Residential Properties: Providing an increased level of security for homes, especially at entry points like doors, windows, and patio sliders.

• Pharmacies & Healthcare Facilities: Protecting controlled substances and valuable equipment.

• Internal Secure Zones: Creating secure areas within buildings, such as server rooms or archive storage.

Glass Projects’ expertise ensures that Pro-Tect is appropriately specified and integrated into robust framing systems, as the overall security performance is dependent on both the glass and its surrounding assembly. Our attention to detail in design and installation maximises the effectiveness of this security glazing solution.