Introduction
Glazed façades provide building occupants with direct access to natural daylight and connection the outside world. Numerous studies have shown that this can benefit people’s well-being, comfort, and productivity. Students perform better, patients see faster recovery times, and employees experience higher job satisfaction in buildings where glazed façades admit natural daylight. Vetrotech’s fire-resistant and high-security glazed solutions for façade applications are the perfect fit for buildings that must meet stringent safety precautions without compromising on the comfort and well-being of building occupants.
Solutions
Discover our fire-resistant and high-security glazed solutions for façade applications
Learn more about our fire-resistant and high-security glazed solutions ideal for all façade applications.
Glazed fire-resistant façades and curtain walls
State-of-the-art glazed façades achieve fire-resistance at the highest classifications
High-security glazed façades and curtain walls
Glazed façades and curtain walls that meet the highest classifications for security against manual attack, gunfire, and explosions
Performance
Vetrotech’s high-performing life-safety glazing materials for facades are tested and certified according to EN (and UL) standards to go beyond conventional glass functionality. These materials provide building occupants with additional protection against fire, manual attack, gunfire, and even explosions. They can be compatible with a large range of façade solutions, such as stick or unitised curtain wall system or Structural Sealant Glazing (SSG) façade.
A variety of resistance classes are available to meet national building regulations and project requirements. For fire-resistant applications, options include Class E, EW, and EI materials, with ratings lasting from 15 up to 120 minutes. Our high-security glazing options protect against three different kinds of threats: intrusion attempts using manual attack methods, in compliance with P6B to P8B resistance classes and beyond; resistance to gunfire of various calibres, in compliance with Classes BR1 through BR7, SG1, and SG2, as well as Kalashnikov rounds; and protection from nearby explosions in accordance with Classes ER1 to ER4 resistance levels.
Why a Vetrotech Solution?
Characteristics of Vetrotech's fire-resistant and high-security glazed solutions for façade applications
- Fire resistance classes up to E120, EW120, and EI120
- Laminated glass according to EN 14449
- Tempered glass certified to EN 12150 + HST EN14179
- Insulating units – double and triple glazed according to EN 1279
- Tested frames for fire-resistant applications: timber, steel and aluminium
- Blast resistance for classes ER1 to ER4
- Bullet resistance for classes BR1 to BR7 (S/NS) + SG1/SG2 (S/NS)
- Resistance against Kalashnikov ammunition
- Attack resistance classes RC1 to RC6
- Multifunctional options such as privacy, screen printing, and more
- Available in combination with energy-efficient coatings
