In today’s world, where home safety is a top priority, innovative products like security glass are revolutionizing how we protect our living spaces.
In response, EcoTech Windows & Doors is introducing EcoSafe Security Glass – a cutting-edge solution designed to provide unbeatable protection without compromising on style or functionality.
Manufactured in our Ontario facility, this product offers superior value and industry-leading security features across windows, patio doors, and entry doors!
Whether you’re renovating or building new, EcoSafe Security Glass is a game-changer for homeowners seeking peace of mind. Discover it with a no-risk consultation, or read more about how it works below.
What is EcoSafe Security Glass?
At its core, EcoSafe Security Glass is a laminated glass option that integrates seamlessly into double paner units (triple pane units coming soon), including those with privacy glass.
Unlike standard glass, it’s composed of two layers of glass bonded together with a thin security feature, specifically, a PVB laminate interlayer. This design ensures that even if the glass is impacted, it cracks in a radial spiderweb pattern but remains intact, with shards adhering to the interlayer. This makes forced entry difficult, providing a robust barrier against intruders.
It’s available across all EcoTech product lines, including windows, entry doors and sidelights, and patio doors. Plus, it meets building safety codes for glass near floors and doors, ensuring compliance without hassle.
Demystifying PVB Resin: The Secret Ingredient
You might be wondering: what exactly makes this glass so resilient? The answer lies in the PVB (Polyvinyl Butyral) laminate interlayer (#1 in the diagram). PVB is a thermoplastic resin derived from polyvinyl alcohol reacted with butyraldehyde, often enhanced with plasticizers to create a flexible, transparent film. This adhesive sheet is sandwiched between glass layers during the lamination process, bonding them tightly together.
In practical terms, PVB acts as a tough, flexible binder with excellent optical clarity, adhesion to glass surfaces, and impact resistance. When the glass is struck, the PVB interlayer absorbs the energy, preventing the pane from shattering completely. Instead, it holds the fragments in place, maintaining the structural integrity of the window or door.
Originally popularized in automotive windshields for safety, PVB has become a staple in architectural applications like security glass, offering penetration resistance while remaining virtually invisible in everyday use.
How EcoSafe Security Glass Benefits Ontario Homeowners
Investing in security glass isn’t just about protection… it’s about enhancing your overall home experience. Here are some key benefits tailored for Ontario homeowners:
- Enhanced Security: The laminated design resists forced entry far better than standard options. If broken, the glass stays bonded, deterring burglars and giving you precious time to respond. It’s a cost-effective way to fortify your home without needing additional alarms or bars.
- Acoustic Comfort: Living near busy roads or noisy neighborhoods? This glass provides superior sound dampening, reducing traffic and outdoor noise for a quieter, more peaceful interior (#2 in the above diagram).
- UV Protection and Energy Savings: It blocks up to 99% of harmful UV rays, protecting your furniture, flooring, and artwork from fading. Combined with Low-E coatings and argon gas fills, it maintains excellent thermal performance, helping lower energy bills by improving insulation.
- Durability and Safety: Unlike tempered glass, which shatters into small pieces upon impact (creating a frosted look and potential hazards), security glass breaks safely while offering ongoing resistance. It’s ideal for families, as it minimizes injury risks from sharp shards.
- Versatility and Aesthetics: Available on all EcoTech product lines, with optional privacy glass, it fits a variety of styles and climates. Plus, it’s energy-efficient and will help reduce your energy bill.
In essence, this product combines safety, comfort, and efficiency, making it a smart upgrade for any home.
How EcoSafe Security Glass Outshines Tempered Glass
To highlight some advantages of EcoSafe security glass, let’s compare it to tempered glass, a common alternative that is also considered an upgrade from traditional glass options:
| Feature | EcoSafe Security Glass | Tempered Glass |
| Composition | Two (or three) glass layers with a thin security film | Heat-treated single pane |
| Breakage Behaviour | Cracks, but remains intact. Glass fragments adhere to interlayer. | Shatters into small, dense fragments |
| Security Resistance | High, Breaks safely while offering resistance | Low, easily shattered with minimal force |
| Sound Reduction | Significant acoustic dampening | Minimal |
| UV Protection | Blocks 99% of harmful UV rays | Limited |
| Energy Efficiency | Comparable with Low-E & Argon Gas | Standard |
| Price Point | Cost-effective safety solution | Generally cheaper, less feature-rich |
Tempered Glass
Tempered glass, while still an upgrade over plain glass, can be shattered with a small piece of metal, breaking into a
dense, fine network of small cracks across the entire pane that creates a frosted look.
EcoSafe Security Glass
The glass will cracked in a radial spiderweb pattern, but remains intact – glass fragments adhere to interlayer.
Why Choose EcoTech Windows & Doors?
EcoTech stands out by supplying Ontario homeowners with reliable, high-quality products tailored to Canadian standards, including NAFS-22 certification and Energy Star compliance.
Our product security extends beyond glass to include features like multipoint locks, anti-lifting devices, and heavy-duty hinges for entry and patio doors, creating a comprehensive security ecosystem for your home.
Upgrade Your Home & Protect What Matters Most
"EcoSafe Security Glass not only enhances security by resisting forced entry but also supports sustainability through its durable, energy-efficient design. Ontario homeowners can enjoy peace of mind with a product that aligns with green building principles."
EcoSafe Security Glass is more than just a product – it’s an investment in the safety, comfort, and longevity of your home.
By incorporating PVB resin technology, it delivers multifaceted benefits that protect what matters most: your family and your property.
If you’re ready to upgrade, visit ecotechwindows.ca to learn more or contact us today. Secure your home the smart way – because peace of mind starts at the window.
Contact us today for a free quote and see why thousands of Ontario homeowners trust EcoTech for lasting comfort and peace of mind.
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Frequently Asked Questions About
Security Glass
What is EcoSafe security glass and how does it enhance home security?
EcoSafe Security Glass is a laminated glass product, available in double pane units (and coming soon to triple pane units!) with privacy glass. It enhances home security by using a PVB laminate interlayer that holds glass shards together if cracked, forming a radial spiderweb pattern that resists forced entry and makes penetration difficult. This design, combined with features like multipoint locks and anti-lifting devices, provides industry-leading protection across windows, patio doors, and entry doors.
How does the PVB laminate interlayer work to prevent breakage?
(Polyvinyl Butyral) laminate interlayer is a tough, flexible film sandwiched between two glass layers. When impacted, it absorbs energy and keeps the glass fragments bonded to the interlayer, preventing the pane from shattering completely.
This results in a cracked but intact surface, offering safety and resistance to penetration, unlike tempered glass that breaks into small pieces. Similar to car windshields.
What are additional benefits of EcoSafe Security Glass?
Beyond security, EcoSafe Security Glass offers acoustic comfort by reducing traffic and outdoor noise with superior sound dampening. It also blocks up to 99% of harmful UV rays, protecting interiors from fading, while maintaining Low-E thermal performance for energy savings. Its compatibility with argon gas further enhances insulation, making it a versatile, energy-efficient option for Ontario homeowners.
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