Introduction
In modern building design, fire-rated windows and high-security windows play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of occupants. These specialised solutions not only provide fire protection by blocking the spread of flames and smoke and enhance security by resisting forced entry, bullets, and blasts. Fire-rated windows protect life and property by limiting the spread of fire, while high-security windows safeguard against unauthorised access and external threats, making them an essential investment for high-risk environments.
Solutions
FIRE-RATED & HIGH SECURITY WINDOWS
Vetrotech offers an extensive range of glazing solutions that include fire-rated windows and high-security windows suitable for both interior and exterior applications. Our solutions can be seamlessly integrated into retrofit projects or new constructions, using timber, aluminium, or steel frames. Continuous innovation with system partners ensures that our window solutions evolve to meet the changing demands of modern architecture.
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Fire-rated glass and framing solutions for windows
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High-security glass solutions for windows
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Performance
COMBINED PROTECTION
There is a growing demand for glass solutions that can provide protection against multiple threats, such as fire, intrusion, bullets, and blasts. Vetrotech, a leading manufacturer of fire-rated and high-security glass, offers unique capabilities by combining fire-rated and high-security glass technologies for window applications. This provides a robust and reliable solution that not only meets but exceeds the most stringent safety and security requirements for industries including healthcare, education, and government. Vetrotech's glass solutions help protect people, property, and assets against multiple threats, making them an excellent investment for building owners who require specialized solutions to ensure safety and security.
BUILDING OCCUPANTS' BENEFITS
Fire-rated and high-security windows provide numerous benefits to building occupants. By enhancing natural light transmission and connection to the outdoors, providing sound blocking, and maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature, they contribute to the well-being and comfort of occupants. In addition, they provide the necessary imperceptible protection level needed against different threats. Fire-rated windows help prevent the spread of fire and smoke, providing a passage for safe egress for occupants in the event of a fire. High-security windows offer protection against forced entry and intruders, promoting a sense of security and peace of mind. Both solutions create more pleasant and secure living and working environments.
Benefits for Building Occupants
Fire-rated and high-security windows provide numerous benefits to building occupants. By enhancing natural light transmission and connection to the outdoors, providing sound blocking, and maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature, they contribute to the well-being and comfort of occupants. In addition, they provide the necessary imperceptible protection level needed against different threats. Fire-rated windows help prevent the spread of fire and smoke, providing a passage for safe egress for occupants in the event of a fire. High-security windows offer protection against forced entry and intruders, promoting a sense of security and peace of mind. Both solutions create more pleasant and secure living and working environments.
Why a Vetrotech Solution?
- 40 years expertise in fire-rated and high-security glazing
- Fire resistance classes up to E120, EW120, and EI120
- Covering the highest security classifications RC1 to RC6, BR1 to BR7 (S/NS) + SG1/SG2 (S/NS) and ER1 to ER4
- Insulating units – double glazed and triple glazed
- UV stability
Architects today want more: more transparency, larger dimensions, greater sound blocking properties, more environmentally friendly products, and higher levels of innovation. It is for this reason that Vetrotech has a test laboratory committed to developing ever more innovative solutions. At every step of this innovation, we work to deliver glass with a lower carbon footprint.
