Creating Safer Learning Environments with Layered Glazing Protection
In today’s world, school safety is a top priority for administrators, facility directors, and parents alike. While no single solution can stop every threat, proactive measures can significantly reduce vulnerability — especially when it comes to glass doors and windows, often the weakest points in any building.
Guardian Bastille has been helping schools and universities nationwide strengthen their glazing systems through a hybrid security approach that combines safety window film and Riot Glass® systems. This layered solution provides enhanced protection without compromising natural light or aesthetics.
Why Schools Trust Guardian Bastille
With more than 50 years of installation experience and over 20 million square feet of safety and solar control film installed, Guardian Bastille understands the balance between protection, performance, and practicality. As a 3M Authorized Prestige Dealer and Large Project Certified Installer, our team works hand-in-hand with school districts, facility managers, and architects to design custom solutions that meet both security goals and budget constraints.
We specialize in:
Providing turnkey installation services across the U.S.
Working within occupied school environments with minimal disruption
Maintaining clear communication and project documentation for compliance
The Hybrid Approach: 3M Security Film + Riot Glass®
Security Window Film adds a resilient layer of protection to existing glass by holding fragments together upon impact. When properly anchored with a frame attachment system, it helps delay intrusions, reduce shattering, and keep glass intact during forced entry or blast events.
Riot Glass® takes this a step further. It’s a retrofit ballistic and forced-entry resistant glazing system that can be engineered to meet UL 752 ballistic ratings. Riot Glass® panels look like standard glass but offer robust strength and impact performance far beyond what safety film alone can provide.
Best Practices for School Applications
While each campus has unique needs, our experience suggests a layered approach is most effective:
Classroom and corridor windows: Apply 3M Safety & Security Film with frame attachment for containment and blast mitigation.
Entryways, lobbies, and exterior doors: Upgrade to Riot Glass® panels where intruders are most likely to attempt entry.
Administrative areas: Combine clear protective glazing with solar control or privacy films for comfort and discretion.
This strategy ensures comprehensive protection without excessive cost or visible alteration to the building’s design.
Safety You Can See — and Trust
Guardian Bastille’s mission is to make schools safer, stronger, and more resilient. From elementary campuses to major universities, we deliver engineered glass protection systems that stand up to impact, reduce liability, and help buy critical response time in emergencies.
If your district is exploring security glazing upgrades, our team can provide a no-obligation assessment and specification consultation to identify the right blend of security film and Riot Glass® solutions for your facilities.
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Best Practices for School Applications
While each campus has unique needs, our experience suggests a layered approach is most effective:
- Classroom and corridor windows: Apply 3M Safety & Security Film with frame attachment for containment and blast mitigation.
- Entryways, lobbies, and exterior doors: Upgrade to Riot Glass® panels where intruders are most likely to attempt entry.
- Administrative areas: Combine clear protective glazing with solar control or privacy films for comfort and discretion.
This strategy ensures comprehensive protection without excessive cost or visible alteration to the building’s design.
Safety You Can See — and Trust
Guardian Bastille’s mission is to make schools safer, stronger, and more resilient. From elementary campuses to major universities, we deliver engineered glass protection systems that stand up to impact, reduce liability, and help buy critical response time in emergencies.
If your district is exploring security glazing upgrades, our team can provide a no-obligation assessment and specification consultation to identify the right blend of security film and Riot Glass® solutions for your facilities.
