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How to Make Your Home Bulletproof with BallistiCrete
When we talk to our clients about creating fortified (and at times, bulletproof) homes, they typically ask about windows and doors. They want to know how they can ensure the absolute safety of their families in the unfortunate event of a home invasion. We tell them about how our windows are made — how they’re triple-layered and bulletproof, but still beautiful. We show them galleries full of gorgeous fixed and casement windows that add elegance and grandeur to any space. We discuss our high security doors at length because frankly, there’s a lot to talk about. While most of them are made from steel at their core, there is an endless combination of coverings our clients can choose from to create a look as unique as they are. We can do single, double, pivot, or FrenchRead more
Architects: Here’s What You Need to Know About Pivot Doors
If you haven’t yet encountered a client looking for a pivot door during your architecture career, you will at some point — probably sooner rather than later (and if your clients haven’t asked, you should definitely suggest it). Pivot doors are perhaps the hottest item in luxury home design. Whether they’re internal or external, they add an air of elegance and style that no other door can possibly bring to a home. Every architect we’ve met who incorporates pivot doors into their work loves them. They work in nearly every space, and the clients are always happy with the final product. If you’re less familiar, here’s what you need to know about pivot doors. What Makes Pivot Doors So Unique Hinge doors are easy for people to conceptualize because they’re so accustomed to using them. YouRead more
Why You (Probably Don’t) Need a Panic Room in Your House
Given the nature of our business, we work with a lot of high-profile clientele. Some of them are looking to build panic rooms or safe rooms in their homes, while others are looking for ways to fortify both the interior and the exterior, essentially turning the entire home into an impenetrable fortress. We’ve designed custom security doors and windows for Hollywood A-Listers, professional athletes and musicians, as well as lesser-known people on the Forbes 50. The common thread among all these people is simple: they’re in the public eye, they’re wealthy, and they have a desire to protect themselves — but most importantly, their families — from anyone who may be targeting them. People in the public eye deal with a level of scrutiny and attention that is far more intrusive than ever before. They’re chasedRead more
