Protect your property with laminated, ballistic-rated, blast-resistant, and forced-entry glass solutions across Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.
From residential safety upgrades and retail forced-entry deterrence to government-grade ballistic and blast-resistant glazing, we install security glass systems that protect people and property. Free security assessments for every project.
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Overview
Security glass is the first line of defense for protecting people, property, and assets. Unlike standard glass that shatters on impact, security glazing is engineered to resist penetration from physical attacks, projectiles, blast overpressure, and severe weather -- maintaining a protective barrier even when the glass itself is damaged.
Expert Glass Repair installs the full spectrum of security glazing products across the Washington DC metropolitan area. From basic laminated safety glass for residential ground-floor windows to UL 752 ballistic-rated glass for federal buildings and embassies, we match the right product to your specific security requirements and budget.
Every security glass installation begins with a free on-site assessment where we evaluate your existing glass and frames, discuss your security concerns, and recommend the appropriate protection level. We handle everything from product specification and frame reinforcement to professional installation and certification documentation.
Protection Levels
Security glass is rated by the threat it is designed to resist. We install glazing at every protection level, from forced-entry deterrence to ballistic and blast resistance.
Glass engineered to withstand sustained physical attack using tools, bats, and blunt instruments.
Typical Applications
Bullet-resistant glass independently tested and certified to stop projectiles from handguns (Level 1-3) through high-powered rifles (Level 4-8).
Typical Applications
Anti-shatter glazing systems that mitigate blast overpressure and flying debris from explosive events.
Typical Applications
Security glazing designed for detention, psychiatric, and containment environments.
Typical Applications
Schedule a free on-site security assessment. We evaluate your property, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend the right protection level for your budget.
Materials
Different security glass materials offer different balances of protection level, weight, thickness, optical clarity, and cost. We select the right product for your specific requirements.
Two or more glass plies bonded with a PVB (polyvinyl butyral) or SGP (SentryGlas Plus) interlayer.
Multiple layers of glass and polycarbonate bonded with polyurethane interlayers. The glass exterior provides scratch resistance and weather durability.
Solid polycarbonate (Lexan, Makrolon) is 250 times more impact-resistant than glass by weight.
Applied to the interior surface of existing glass, security window film in 8-mil to 15-mil thicknesses holds shattered glass together during impacts.
Applications
Security glazing for federal agencies, courthouses, embassies, and military facilities across the DC metro area. We install ballistic-rated, blast-resistant, and forced-entry glass meeting GSA, DoD, and State Department specifications. Our team has experience with classified facility requirements and security clearance protocols.
Bullet-resistant glass for teller windows, transaction counters, drive-through lanes, and lobby security stations. We install UL 752 Level 1-3 glazing with pass-through deal trays, speak-through communication devices, and package passers that maintain customer service while protecting employees.
Forced-entry resistant glass for jewelry stores, electronics retailers, pharmacies, convenience stores, and luxury boutiques. Laminated security glass deters smash-and-grab attacks while maintaining the visibility and appearance essential to retail environments. Security film provides an economical upgrade for existing storefront glass.
Safety and security glazing for school entrance vestibules, administrative offices, interior partitions, and classroom doors. Laminated glass meeting CPSC 16 CFR 1201 safety standards protects students from accidental breakage while forced-entry glass in entryways provides active-threat delay and containment.
Security glass for hospital emergency departments, psychiatric units, pharmacy windows, and reception areas. Healthcare environments require glazing that resists attack while meeting fire-rated, acoustic, and infection control requirements. We install detention-grade glass for behavioral health units and ballistic glass for emergency department triage.
Laminated safety glass for ground-floor windows, sliding doors, basement windows, and home safe rooms. Security glass upgrades protect your family from break-ins, severe weather, and accidental impact. Modern laminated glass is visually identical to standard glass -- your home looks the same while being significantly more secure.
Certifications
Every security glass product we install is independently tested and certified to nationally recognized standards. We provide complete documentation with every installation.
The Underwriters Laboratories standard for ballistic glazing. Rates products from Level 1 (9mm handgun) through Level 10 (high-powered rifle) based on the.
Standard test method for security glazing materials and systems used in forced-entry resistance applications.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission standard for safety glazing materials used in buildings.
The American National Standards Institute standard for safety glazing materials in buildings.
Standard test method for glazing and glazing systems subjected to airblast loading.
The General Services Administration test standard for window systems in federal buildings.
Advantages
Security glass delivers protection that goes well beyond basic safety. Here is what certified security glazing provides for your property.
Security glass creates a physical barrier against forced entry, projectiles, blast debris, and severe weather.
The presence of security glass deters opportunistic criminals. Smash-and-grab attacks become impractical when the glass refuses to break through.
Laminated and tempered safety glass protects building occupants from dangerous glass shards during impacts, storms, and blast events.
Certified security glazing may reduce insurance premiums for both commercial and residential properties.
The PVB interlayer in laminated security glass blocks 99% of ultraviolet radiation, protecting interior furnishings, artwork, and merchandise from fading.
The laminated construction of security glass provides significant acoustic insulation.
How We Work
From initial assessment to final documentation, our process ensures every security glass installation meets the specified protection level and maintains product certifications.
We survey your property, evaluate existing glass and frames, discuss your security concerns, and assess your threat profile.
Based on the assessment, we specify the right security glass product for each opening -- laminated safety glass, forced-entry resistant glazing, ballistic.
Security glass often requires frame upgrades or reinforcement, especially for heavier ballistic and forced-entry products.
Our experienced glaziers install the security glass with proper setting blocks, structural sealant, and anchoring systems.
We verify proper installation, seal integrity, and hardware function. You receive complete documentation including product certifications, UL listings.
Why Expert Glass Repair
Expert Glass Repair has served the Washington DC metro area for over two decades. Our security glass experience spans banks, government facilities, retail storefronts, schools, healthcare facilities, and residential properties throughout Virginia, Maryland, and DC.
Virginia contractor fully insured. Full liability insurance and workers compensation coverage for every installation. We meet bonding requirements for government and institutional contracts throughout the DMV.
We specify and install only products that have been independently tested and certified to UL, ASTM, CPSC, and ANSI standards. Every installation includes complete product documentation, test reports, and certification records.
We have installed security glazing for federal buildings, embassy compounds, courthouses, and military facilities across the DC metro area. We work with security consultants, architects, and facility managers to meet agency specifications.
We handle the complete scope -- from threat assessment and product specification to frame reinforcement, structural modifications, glass installation, and certification documentation. One contractor, one point of accountability.
Every project begins with a free on-site assessment. We evaluate your property, identify vulnerable openings, and provide a detailed proposal with product recommendations and clear scope of work. Call (703) 679-7741 to schedule.
Common Questions
Service Areas
Arlington, Alexandria, McLean, Tysons, Fairfax, Reston, Herndon, Falls Church, Manassas, Woodbridge, Loudoun County, Prince William County
Northern Virginia is home to government contractors, defense facilities, financial institutions, and retail businesses that rely on security glazing. We install laminated safety glass, forced-entry resistant glass, and ballistic-rated products for banks, storefronts, government contractor offices, and residential properties throughout Fairfax, Arlington, and Loudoun counties. Pentagon-area government offices and Crystal City defense contractors are within our primary service area.
Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, College Park, Hyattsville, Laurel, Bowie, Annapolis, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Columbia, Baltimore metro
Maryland businesses and institutions in Montgomery and Prince George counties depend on security glass for protection. We serve banks, government offices, schools, healthcare facilities, convenience stores, and pharmacies throughout the Maryland suburbs. Residential security glass upgrades for ground-floor windows and sliding doors are among our most requested services in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Rockville neighborhoods.
Downtown, Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, U Street, H Street NE, Foggy Bottom, Federal Triangle, Penn Quarter, Navy Yard
Washington DC has the highest concentration of government buildings, embassies, and high-security facilities in the nation. We install UL 752 ballistic-rated glass, blast-resistant glazing, and forced-entry systems for federal agencies, embassy compounds, lobbying firms, nonprofit organizations, and retail businesses throughout the District. Our team has experience with GSA specifications and classified facility requirements.
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Ready to Start?
Schedule a free security assessment today. We evaluate your property, recommend the right protection level, and provide a complete proposal for security glass installation across DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.