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Balanced Design:

Many people, including some engineers and architects, think of windows as just glass. Anti-terrorism/Force Protection and Blast windows must be thought of as SYSTEMS, Window Systems:

Glazing (glass or polycarbonate)
Gaskets and Seals
Framing
Anchorages
Supporting Structures

A "Balanced Design" is essential for window systems so that an Anti-terrorism/Force Protection or Blast window is not attached to a supporting structure that is significantly weaker than the glazing, framing and anchorage of the whole. This approach is critical to ensure that the glazing is the weakest link in the design and that it achieves the required level of performance when combined with the framing, anchorage and supporting structure. The entire premise of "Balanced Design" is to equalize the capacities of the window systems with the rest of the structure (walls, building frame, roof, etc.) In this way the windows will achieve the required level of protection without premature failure or without being negatively affected by the other structural components that are significantly different in their behavior under load.

Secondary Catch Systems for FRF - BlastBlinds

GlassLock's ForceDefender Blast Blinds (patent pending) offers a wide variety of options for retrofit solutions for buildings of architectural or historical significance. BlastBlinds meet and exceed ISC/GSA Performance Criteria Level 3

BlastBlinds is a product that can used for existing buildings that currently have any type of window blinds or treatments, do not want to alter the architectural sight lines and require significant blast hazard mitigation.

BlastBlinds costs could be 50-60% less expensive than blast windows at the same required performance level. BlastBlinds can be made to look like any standard window blind product or vintage Venetian type blind for buildings that have a historical requirement.

BlastBlinds:

Operable or removable
Fits any window
Works as solar blinds
Maintains historic appearance
Reduces overall cost in most instances

The Blinds can be made to look like any standard window blind product or vintage Venetian type blind for buildings that have a historical requirement.

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