The technology behind bullet resistant panels is fascinating. Unlike metal, bullet resistant panels not only stop bullets from penetrating an area, they actually absorb the bullet to prevent ricochet. This feature can mean the difference between life and death when...
Fire resistance is an important factor to consider when determining what safety materials you’ll need for your construction project. The old adage, “prepare for the worst and hope for the best” is a good approach to take. If you are...
We’ve all heard of a bulletproof argument, the bulletproof diet, or bulletproof coffee. Well, if you’ve ever tried a diet, it’s easy to see that it isn’t actually “bulletproof” — and neither is your coffee, or your argument. Bulletproof a...
Your drive-through window is the unsung hero of your business. Having a drive-through can make the difference between a customer choosing your business or the business down the road, so naturally, the drive-through window’s functionality is crucial to the...
What is an Air Curtain (aka Air Door)? An air curtain is a wall of air moving at a different speed than the air on either side of it. Air doors are designed to minimize temperature changes between two climates...
Miami-Dade County in southern Florida has developed renowned testing methods created to withstand the High Velocity Hurricane Zone in which the county resides. One cannot simply blow hard to simulate a hurricane that typically billows at an average of 140 mph, so these...
Financial institutions of a country are among the most high-value targets for armed attacks. Undeterred by the security measures and presence of law enforcement officers as well as private security personnel, burglars often attack banks and not only take away...
There was a time when schools were considered one of the safest places for children. However, today, the lives of millions of students are at risk as the gun violence has even reached to these safe harbors. The ever increasing security threats have made it necessary for schools to have defense architecture for enhanced campus protection.
