Protection Options

Between the destructive forces of nature and the destructive forces of man, there is a current focus on security and protection for office buildings, government buildings, schools and residences, Windows, quite obviously, are particularly vulnerable to these forces. Allied Window can provide a variety of glazing and product options to increase the level of protection for the window itself, the people and materials inside the building.

» SASH PROTECTION
The mere presence of an exterior storm window provides added life to existing sash, the paint finish and historic glass.

» GLASS PROTECTION
Protection from windstorms or vandalism is typically provided by our Monumental Allied One Lite (MAOL), or plain D48 panels glazed with:

Tempered glass
Laminated glass
Polycarbonate (Lexan, Tuffak, or equal)

NOTE: Proper venting is required for storm windows that protect stained glass, in order to prevent heat damage to the stained glass.

» UV PROTECTION
Concern for the damaging effects of UV light can be addressed by a variety of solutions:

Laminated glass
UV resistant acrylic (UF-3 Plexiglas, OP-5 Acrylite or equal)
Polycarbonate (Lexan, Tuffak, or equal)

See:
UV Fading Facts
UV Glazing Options

» VISIBLE LIGHT PROTECTION
Excessive light causes visual discomfort and can contribute to heat build-up and damage to interior furnishings. Help is available through the use of:

Between-window blinds
Tinted glass

See:
Between-Window Blind Options

» PEOPLE PROTECTION
There is an increasing focus on the need to protect building occupants from the danger of flying glass and other debris caused by windstorms, earthquakes, terrorist acts, vandalism and accidents. We have designed the Monumental Allied One Lite (MAOL) and the new Monumental Magnetic One Lite (MMOL) to provide superior performance in the face of any of these unfortunate events. The (MAOL), the (MMOL) and other Allied Window products can be provided with:

Polycarbonate (Lexan, Tuffak or equal)
Laminated glass

View Product Details:
Monumental Allied One Lite (MAOL)
MAOL-I Product Details
MAOL-I Details (DWG)

Monumental Magnetic One Lite (MMOL)
M-6-M Product Details
M-6-M Details (DWG)