Vandal Screening

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Optiguard is a framed and finely perforated tough mesh screen attached to the outside of glazed panels to protect the glass against vandalism. It will stop the penetration of anything from bricks , stones and even small projectiles like air gun pellets.

From a distance Optiguard resembles tinted glass and improves privacy and from the inside the visibility is excellent.

Optiguard is constructed from 1.5mm galvanized steel sheets with fine 4mm diameter perforations, the screens are fully enclosed in an aluminium frame with a décor strip that covers the fixings for improved appearance and security.

The screens are usually fitted to the outside of windows and unlike other Anti Vandal measures like roller shutters, do not generally require planning permission. They can also be fitted to the inside of window or door glazed panels as an alternative security measure to fitting fixed burglar bars.

There are two main ways to fit the panels. The neatest is to fit to the window frames so that the appearance of the property is retained and the windows can be opened normally. The alternative is to fit single panels with stand offs so there is enough clearance for the windows to be opened for ventilation.

Optiguard can be supplied in a range of powder coated coloured finishes. It is recommended that the mesh screen is coloured black to give a tinted effect and the décor strips can be supplied in a range of colours to match the window frames.

Cleargard System

Cleargard has been developed to protect the glass in windows and doors from breakage and vandalism, it consists of ballistics rated polycarbonate clear glazing with a hardened surface coating.

Polycarbonate glazing fitted into an impact resistant custom frame, the frames are supplied with a powder coated coloured finish that can match the existing windows, once fitted cleargard is an unseen barrier that will protect against vandalism and persistent physical attack.

The Benefits are:-

• Excellent Optical Clarity
• Practically Unbreakable
• 200 times stronger than glass and less than half the weight
• Easy to clean
• UV protective and stable
• Impact resistant
• Blast Resistant
• Abrasion resistant
• Chemical resistant