The safety of any structure is one of the most important aspects to consider before the structure is used for any particular function and this ensures that all the working individuals are provided with a secure environment and good working conditions. Among other various installations to enhance security, the installation of glass on the various parts of the building also enhances security depending on the type of glass used and therefore a factor of consideration. Glasses can be installed in windows or doors. For the buildings that are exposed to an extra risk such as burglary or natural causes security glasses should be installed to protect the individuals within the building against injury or loss of organizational items. This glass can be designed for blast and bullet resistance, high performance, sound dampening, tinted, fire rated composites, with the ultra violet resistance or any other aspect that will enhance security to the inhabitants of the building.
Having given the mandate to security, I looked at various glass types that are up for consideration of installation in to the facility. Some of these are bullet resistant glass. This is one of the most secure glass when it comes to burglary and this glass although the durability and strength depends on the thickness of the final product and how the glass was made, it has been known to provide adequate security in many organizational buildings by at least holding fire for long and hence saving even more lives. Bullet resistant glasses may be made of acyclic material which is a clear hard plastic and provides more resistance and is stronger than plain glass.it can also be made with polycarbonate which is as well a plastic material that is soft, lighter and is a combination of various material that are able to absorb the bullet and retain it within itself preventing it from going through to the other side making it a very perfect material (David, B. 2017). Bullet resistant can also be made of glass cad polycarbonate bullet resistant glass which is also a combination of various materials laminated together making the final product more durable and thicker enough to provide adequate security.
Bullet resistant material can be installed in the exterior windows and doors that are easily accessible from the outside and are appoint of weakness in case of an attack. Windows surrounding areas with security documents among other important valuable of the organizations can also be installed with such glasses.
Window film is also another security observation where by a lamination film is installed on the exterior and the interior glass surfaces of the building windows. The lamination material is most a polyethylene terephthalate which has strong tensile strength making it able to withstand a lot of pressure. Apart from providing security and safety, window films also reduce heat and glare, enhance privacy, protection from graffiti, decoration, branding and signage and thermal insulation (David, B. 2017). This installation is best for the various departmental offices or the various cubicles of the various workers in the organization.
Bullet resistance doors are also used to enhance security in organizations and are mostly made of steel has it has been found to withstand a lot of bullet energy and provide enough security. These doors can be installed in the main entrance and exit doors and the safe zones in the organizations.
The double hung window can also be installed in the top floor offices of the building where not much of security is an insure or in the washrooms and the wood should be protected with an aluminium exterior or any other material for the enhancement of security.
Window ironmongery is also another security check that should be ensured in all windows and doors in order to enhance security and safety as well as adding appeal of the building. All the old door and window structures can use this aspect and enhance their security.
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David, B. (2017). Glass and glazing.