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Bullet Resistant Glass
Durable Bullet-Resistant Glass in Toronto
If you want a reliable source of protection without having to let go of your building's aesthetics and visual appeal, then bullet-resistant glass would be a great option. Northstar Glass provides repair and installation services for bullet-resistant glass options in Toronto. We make sure that there is no compromise in your building's safety and security by providing high-quality and durable bullet-resistant glass. We also offer repair services for your bullet-resistant glass to ensure that their strength and the protection they offer are maintained. Once we install the glass, you will not have to worry about the effect that it will have on the look and feel of your building.
Repair and Installation Services in Toronto
Every time we install glass products for commercial buildings, our goal is to ensure your safety. We are, in many ways, a one-stop destination for bullet-resistant glass in Toronto. We provide both repair and installation services for customers like you. While installing the customized bullet-resistant glass, our techniques complement the glass's make and finish to match and increase its strength. With our repair services, we aim to always leave the glass as strong as, and if possible, stronger than it was before you called us to repair it.
Understanding Bullet-Resistant Glass
It is difficult, almost impossible, to find substances that are 100% bullet-proof. Most substances, like glass windows or doors, are bullet-resistant. There is a thin line between bullet-proof and bullet-resistant, but in general, it can be said that lead sheathing or solid concrete can be "bullet-proof" while the rest would be categorized as "bullet-resistant."
Applications of Bullet-Resistant Glass
Bullet-resistant glass, owing to its strength and durability, find applications in many domains, industries and venues such as:
- Stadiums and arenas
- Lodging facilities
- Financial institutions
- Convenience stores
- Schools
- Police stations
Bullet-resistant glass can be used to protect people from bullets and hard objects.
How Does Bullet-Resistant Glass Get Its Strength
Bullet-resistant glass makes up many layers of plastic and glass. When a bullet reaches the surface of the glass, these layers help reduce its momentum and protects you from a potentially significant injury.
Rating Levels of Bullet-Resistant Glass
Bullet-resistant glass is categorized into many levels, based on the kind of safety and security. These levels are:
- UL 752 Level 1
Protects from small-calibre handguns and is often chosen by small businesses looking for a crime deterrent. It resists at least three shots from a 9mm travelling at a velocity of 1,175 feet per second. - UL 752 Level 2
Protects from larger calibre handguns and is popular in settings with slightly elevated security needs, like banks, jewellery stores, etc. It resists at least three shots of .357 magnum soft points travelling at a velocity of 1,250 feet per second. - UL 752 Level 3
Provides an even higher level of protection and is common in government buildings and police stations. It resists at least three shots of .44 magnum rounds at a velocity of 1350 feet per second. - UL 752 Level 4
Resists at least one shot from a .30 calibre rifle with a minimum velocity of 2540 feet per second. - UL 752 Level 5
Resists a minimum of one full metal jacket round. It protects from a 7.62mm rifle with a velocity of at least 2750 feet per second. - UL 752 Level 6
Resists a minimum of five 9mm rounds travelling at an elevated minimum velocity of 1400 feet per second. - UL 752 Level 7
Resists multiple full metal jacket rounds with a 5.56 rifle with a minimum velocity of 3080 feet per second. - UL 752 Level 8
Resists a minimum of five shots from a 7.62mm rifle.
