Pentagon Protection, specialists in making existing glass safe and secure; with advanced window films and anchoring systems, our product range includes bomb blast protection film, solar films, safety films, security films, tinted films and films that protect against fading having completed contracts in 65 countries to date.

Pentagon Protection supply and professionally install:

• solar films - to reduce heat and operating costs
• safety films - to protect against shattering glass
• security films - to resist breaking and entering
• anchoring systems - for increased security and protection:
  • bomb blast
  • accidental or spontaneous breakage
  • hurricane and extreme weather
• films that protect against fading - for furnishings and works of art
• glazing graphics - for corporate branding and glass designs
• glass marking - to avoid risk of collision and injury
• tinted films - that cut glare and reduce eye strain

There are numerous options available - by combining the properties of their products they are able to meet virtually all your glazing safety, security and solar protection needs.

Pentagon Protection Anchoring systems securely fasten films to window frame edges for increased protection against glass breakage and attack. - Tested to the highest standard - “ISO 16933 Glass in Building Explosion Resistant Security Glazing”.

Pentagon’s experienced team of experts excel at assessing potential risks and offering cost effective solutions, managing projects from start to finish.

Pentagon’s Total Protection Products can also:

• Meet HOSDB, GSA and ISO bomb blast worldwide standards

• Ensure compliance with EU directives and Building and, Health and Safety Regulations

• Ensure rapid disaster recovery, remaining operational with minimal disruption

• Significantly reduce disaster renovation costs

• Protect against interior damage and consequent loss of valuable data and equipment

Saving Lives and Protecting Property

Pentagon Protection's management team’s wealth of knowledge and technical expertise comes from a combined experience of 150 years.

Pentagon Protection accurately assess potential glass dangers and requirements and suggest cost effective, immediate solutions to most glazing risks.

Pentagon Protection source and create the most suitable products and systems and provide bespoke solutions for particularly challenging glazing structures and designs.

Pentagon Protection offer:

• Comprehensive FREE glass risk assessments and surveys

• A service of quality and contract delivery beyond expectation

• Fulfilment of critical service level agreements

• Business continuity planning

• Full asset management

BOMB AND DISASTER PROTECTION

The Facts

With a bomb, an accidental explosion or even should a hurricane or an earthquake strike, the principal cause (by as much as 95%) of death and injury is by flying shards of glass.

A terrorist recently stated that “they use glass as a weapon”!! In a blast, speeds can reach up to 23,000ft per second!

Failed external glazing exposes internal structures to blast shockwaves and high winds; glass can embed walls and furniture, entering air-conditioning vents and computer systems.

The Pentagon Solution

Safety and Security Film

Pentagon’s FT800 safety and security film is proven to effectively hold glass shards together, protecting against damage, injury and death. FT800 is recommended for use by the UK Home Office and the US Federal government.

Anchoring and FT800

Pentagon’s Elite and Select edge-retention systems have been designed to form ‘edge anchors’ which in combination with the correct film provide a far more substantial protective solution than film alone. Both systems have passed GSA standards (blast resistance and glass hazard mitigation) and ISO draft standards (16933 glass in building explosion resistant security glazing).

When one of their unique glass anchoring products is combined with FT800 they can:

• prevent glass from shattering in the event of bomb blast

• accidental or spontaneous breakage

• natural disaster such as hurricane and earthquake

• stop breaking and entering

• prevent injury - and meet safety regulations

• provide visual marking - to prevent accidents

• secure the perimeter glazing – an integral part of disaster planning

SAFETY AND SECURITY WINDOW FILM

The Facts

Your glass windows and doors are the most likely target for forced-entry by criminals.

Tens of thousands of glass related accidents occur every year! When glass shatters it is capable of causing devastating injuries and massive damage.

When catapulted by blast or wind, broken glass is lethal. In fact the principal cause (by as much as 95%) of death and injury is by flying shards of glass.

The Pentagon Solution

By simply applying one of Pentagon’s safety and security films – glass can be made safe and secure.

Impact and blast tests confirm that even under heavy impact with a 100lb projectile Pentagon’s FT800 film can hold glass in place.

Examples of Pentagons products at work

To retain the glass should it spontaneously shatter, Pentagon retro-fitted FT800 safety film, to the entire roof glazing of the Waterloo International Terminal. Pentagon hired the contractors, and asset managed the project, on budget and on time.

Marks & Spencer utilise Pentagon’s complete glass containment system to secure windows and glass doors.

In New Orleans the damage caused by Katrina was devastating, in response the East Jefferson Hospital contracted Pentagon to fit safety and security film and Elite flexible anchoring to all their exterior windows.

Further Protection

Pentagon’s anchoring products dramatically increase the effectiveness of their films by safely securing the film and the window frame together, especially when subjected to severe blast loads and attack.

UK Crime Facts

• Every three minutes a burglary is committed in a private home somewhere in the UK

• In over 70% of all cases windows and doors were simply levered out.

• The longer a burglary attempt takes, the higher the risk of discovery

• Additional locking features and stronger glazing ensure delay

GLASS CONTAINMENT AND ANCHORING SYSTEMS

For Total Glass Security and Safety

When glass breaks, even with film fitted, it can potentially fall from its frame and cause injury and damage. In order to prevent this from happening Pentagon’s anchoring systems safely secure the film, the glass and the frame together.

Pentagon’s FT800 window film and Elite and Select anchoring products passed the highest ISO 16933 glass in building explosion resistant security glazing with a blast load test of 8.52psi - almost double that tested for HOSDB and GSA standards.

Should glass break, Pentagon’s anchoring systems are designed to hold the glass safely in place, allowing time for convenient removal and replacement.

Pentagon Film and Anchoring benefits:

• Protection against spontaneous glass breakage either overhead or vertical

• Enhanced Security against physical attack and intruders

• Natural disaster protection – hurricane and windborne debris

• Save lives - prevent or reduce personal injury

• Protect against interior damage and loss of data & equipment

• Significantly reduce renovation costs

• Ensure rapid recovery of business, remaining operational with minimal disruption

The Products

Pentagon's exclusive flexible highly durable Elite anchoring product is available in various widths to suit virtually any frame profile, available in black, white and grey. When installed by their professional installers, Elite discreetly performs a vital function.

Pentagon Select is designed to match the finish of metal framed windows. Available in many profiles and can be custom made to suit. With 32 colours to choose from Select blends discreetly with the frame design and colour.

Bolted systems – there are many types of bolted systems in use in the world today; we are adept at creating bespoke anchoring solutions for almost any glazing construction.

Existing window film

If existing film is of adequate thickness and has been correctly installed, it is often possible to simply upgrade by installing one of Pentagon’s economical anchoring products. Take advantage of their Free peel test to check the performance of the film and their Free survey to check the age and quality of the installation.