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January 14, 2021

Alternatives to Boarding up Windows for Hurricane Protection

Boarding up doors and windows with plywood sheets is one of the most traditional ways…

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January 13, 2021

How to Protect Sliding Glass Doors in a Hurricane

During a storm or hurricane, your window glass is the most vulnerable part of your…

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December 8, 2020

How to Protect a Home From Rioters

When we think of civil unrest, images of downtown businesses and commercial buildings with smashed…

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December 8, 2020

Bulletproof Windows for Homes. What Are Your Options?

When you think of bulletproof windows you might think of them as something reserved for…

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December 1, 2020

Tips from a Contractor Specializing in Security Glass

In our line of business we deal with clients who have many different types of…

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November 27, 2020

Protecting Glass From Looters, Vandals, and Burglars

The damage and loss of merchandise resulting from looting, vandalism, and burglary can significantly hurt…

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November 27, 2020

Tips on Bullet Proofing a Commercial Building

Many types of commercial buildings can benefit from implementing bullet resistant security measures to protect…

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October 30, 2020

How Can ArmorPlast 25 Offer Glass Protection and Guard Against Forced Entry?

Many of our clients are looking for glass protection that offers more impact resistance and…

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October 26, 2020

Top 5 Reasons Why ArmorPlast AP25 Is Your Best Option for Glass Security (Spoiler: It Is Not Glass)

A strong commercial security system should contain different components, such as alarm systems, surveillance cameras,…

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October 21, 2020

Our Two Top Commercial Security Grade Products For Glass Windows & Doors

From time to time, we get asked about our security grade glass products from somewhere…

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October 14, 2020

Reinforce Your Storefront or Retail Glass Door: Ultimate Damage Protection

When it comes to retail and convenience store security, there is no magical solution or…

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October 13, 2020

7 Reasons Why Riot Glass Offers The Best Protection Against Intruders

Commercial buildings and retail stores typically use large glass storefront doors in their main entrances.…

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October 12, 2020

Ballistic vs. Non-Ballistic Glass: The Differences You Should Care About

There’s a lot of confusion and misinformation regarding ballistic vs. non-ballistic glass, so we’re here…

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October 12, 2020

10 Powerful Ways to Secure The Back Door of Your Home or Business

Back doors are one of the most common entry points burglars use to break into…

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September 8, 2020

The Differences Between Laminated Glass & Tempered Glass

There has been an increase in the demand for “safety glass” and other glazing products…

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August 31, 2020

Bullet Resistant Glass to Keep Burglars and Rioters Away

Forced entry glass is a term that can refer to a variety of different types…

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August 24, 2020

6 Reasons Why You Need to Upgrade Your Existing Door and Window Glass With Our Security Retrofit

At Riot Glass, we are passionate about security for windows. Reinforcing glass doors and windows…

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August 14, 2020

Can Safety Glass Really Offer Hurricane Window Protection? Here’s What You Should Know

If your home gets caught in the middle of a hurricane without proper protection for…

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August 14, 2020

How Can ArmorPlast Keep Rioters from Looting Your Business?

In these tumultuous times, rioting and looting are a bigger concern than ever for business…

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August 10, 2020

Protect Your Glass Doors and Windows from Storm Season

Glass doors and windows are some of the areas most prone to damage during a…

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August 10, 2020

Why Our Sneeze Guards Are the Best-Selling Products on the Market Right Now

Though sneeze guards have been used for decades to prevent the spread of germs in…

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June 25, 2020

RG9 Laminated Glass and the Increase of Visibility and Strength

Security concerns resulting from active shootings, civil unrest, and burglary, among other things, have caused…

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June 5, 2020

Is Unbreakable Glass Really A Thing?

A question we hear a lot at Riot Glass is, “does unbreakable glass really exist?”…

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June 5, 2020

Security Threat Assessment For Schools, Homes, Buildings, Banks etc

We live in a world where we are constantly surrounded by threats, both perceived and…

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June 5, 2020

Protecting Your Windows Against Blasts With Riot Glass

Blast-resistant windows are an essential part of any facility’s bomb blast mitigation system. Riot Glass…

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June 5, 2020

How Strong is Security Glass?

If you’ve been researching ways to improve the security of your glass doors and windows,…

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June 5, 2020

How Is Tempered Glass Made and Is It Good for Security?

Tempered glass, also known as safety glass, is something that commonly gets confused with security…

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June 5, 2020

Bomb Blast Resistant Doors & Frames: FAQs

Bomb-blast-resistant doors and frames protect people and property against explosions and shrapnel, such as flying…

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June 5, 2020

How to Keep Your Riot Glass Looking Pristine, Clear, and Shiny

Our clients often ask us about how they can clean their Riot Glass and whether…

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April 8, 2020

Riot Glass Is the Perfect Combination of Aesthetics and Security

All types of homes, commercial facilities, and retail stores can benefit from upgrading windows and…

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April 7, 2020

How to Decide Which ArmorPlast Level Is Best for My Security Needs

ArmorPlast is the best way to protect your home, commercial facility, or business against forced…

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April 7, 2020

How ArmorPlast Effectively Secures High-End Retail Stores

When it comes to securing high-end retail stores, one of the main concerns is protecting…

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April 7, 2020

Retailer Security: Create a Safety Plan For Your Small Business or Retail Store

One of the biggest concerns for retailers of all sizes is security. No matter what…

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April 7, 2020

7 Ways to Protect Your Religious Institution from Forced Entry

Religious institutions of all types must face the ugly truth that they are potential targets…

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April 7, 2020

10 Ways to Make Religious Institutions Safer

No matter what your religion is or what type of facility your congregation attends, all…

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March 4, 2020

If You Are Not Using Riot Glass to Secure Your Windows, You Are Vulnerable to Crime

Windows are the most vulnerable points in any home or commercial facility. So, if your…

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March 3, 2020

How to Protect Schools From an Armed Intruder – the Glass Type Matters

A growing number of high-profile school shootings in the US over the past couple of…

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March 1, 2020

How To Prepare Your House For Extended Vacation or Long Absence

Summer is the time of year when most people tend to go on vacation. It…

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February 29, 2020

How To Protect Your Business From Burglary – Commercial Burglary Prevention With ArmorPlast

Whether your business is big or small, an unexpected burglary can set you back and…

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January 23, 2020

Protecting Schools from Active Shooters

In the first 46 weeks of 2019, there were 45 school shootings at elementary, middle…

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September 24, 2019

New Technology Stops Forced Entry Crimes

After 30 years in the glass protection business, I’ve seen some very inventive techniques on…

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July 5, 2019

Protecting Facilities from Active Shooter Attacks

The importance of keeping an armed intruder out of a building cannot be underestimated. Once…

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June 1, 2019

Clear Window Bars for School Security | ArmorPlast™

Increased demand for school security has spawned the development of many new products designed to…

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April 5, 2019

ArmorPlast™ Protective Shields for Glass Security

Retail stores that have merchandise on display after hours have become a target for smash…

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May 15, 2017

How to Keep an Active Shooter Out of Your Building

One of the most effective ways to reduce or eliminate the harm a determined intruder…

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February 26, 2017

Glass is the Achilles Heel of Your Building

For years, business owners, campus police, and security officials have had very few options for…

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February 2, 2017

Security Screens for Homes

The US Department of Justice released a report entitled “Victimization During Household Burglary”, which found…

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January 7, 2017

Which Level Ballistic Glass Do You Need?

Every initial call with a client involves a detailed needs assessment to determine, among other…

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January 2, 2017

Protecting a HERCULITE® Frameless Glass Door

We receive a lot of inquiries about frameless HERCULITE® glass doors, which consist of a…

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December 21, 2016

Armorplast Retrofit Ballistic Solutions

ArmorPlast Panel After Testing It has long been our quest to bring to the market…

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December 17, 2016

Riot Glass™ Solutions for Smash and Grab Crime

Glass windows and doors offer a sense of security, but do not protect your property…

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