Government, GSA & Military Facilities
Security & Glazing Upgrades for Government, Base & Critical Facilities
Glass Wrap provides safety, security, and performance window film systems for government buildings, military-adjacent facilities, and critical infrastructure along the Gulf Coast. Our role is to help reduce glass hazards, improve intrusion delay, and support mission continuity—while staying grounded in realistic performance and recognized testing standards.
Why Glass & Glazing Are a Priority
Addressing Vulnerable Openings in Government & Military Environments
Exterior and interior glazing can be a weak link in otherwise hardened facilities. Large lites, storefront entries, and lobby glass are vulnerable to forced-entry, blast pressures, storm damage, and opportunistic threats. Window film systems are one way to enhance existing glazing without full-frame replacement, especially across larger campuses and portfolios.
Risk Drivers in Government & Military Settings
Federal, state, and municipal facilities, as well as military bases and contractors, often juggle multiple risk profiles at once—intrusion, civil unrest, blast hazard, and severe weather. Many of these facilities also have high public traffic, meaning glass hazards can affect visitors, staff, and mission-critical personnel.
Our focus is on helping you prioritize openings, align expectations with real testing, and design practical retrofit solutions that can be deployed in phases without disrupting operations.
Typical Glazing Concerns We See
- Street-level glass and lobby entrances exposed to public access.
- Administrative and control areas with large windows or sidelites.
- Glazed corridors and interior partitions along secure zones.
- Facility glass in hurricane-prone, coastal environments.
- Legacy glazing that was never designed for modern threat profiles.
We help you identify where safety & security film systems can make the most difference, and where other glazing or hardening strategies may be more appropriate.
Goals & Applications
Common Objectives for Government & Military Projects
Every facility is unique, but most government and military glazing projects fall into a few recurring categories. We design film systems around these goals—not generic “one-size-fits-all” claims.
Forced Entry
Forced-Entry & Civil Unrest
Delayed access through glass during attempted break-ins, protests, or targeted attacks, buying time for response and lockdown procedures.
Blast & Hazards
Blast & Glass Fragment Hazard Reduction
Helping reduce glass-related injuries in blast or pressure events, particularly in facilities influenced by GSA or DoD guidance.
Storm & Continuity
Storm Hazard Mitigation & Mission Continuity
Supporting broader strategies to keep facilities operational after hurricanes or severe weather by reducing glass hazards and interior damage pathways.
Solutions We Deploy
Window Film Systems for Government & Military Facilities
We do not rely on a single product line. Glass Wrap uses multiple manufacturers and our own curated series to build systems that match performance goals, budgets, and facility constraints.
Attachment Systems & Testing
Designing Complete Systems, Not Just Film-Only Upgrades
For many government, GSA, or military-driven projects, film alone is not considered a complete solution. Performance often depends on attachment systems and alignment with published testing standards.
Attachment Systems & Frame Integration
On higher-risk government projects, we frequently recommend pairing security films with attachment systems that bridge between the filmed glass and the frame. This helps the filmed lite stay in the opening longer under impact or pressure, improving delay and glass hazard performance.
Our attachment strategies are based on glazing type, frame construction, and available test data—not just a generic sealant bead.
Standards, Guidance & Documentation
When projects reference GSA glazing criteria, DoD UFC guidance, or ASTM / ISO standards for blast, forced entry, or windborne debris, we align our recommendations with those documents where possible and appropriate.
For an overview of common standards, including UL 972, ASTM E2395, GSA hazard ratings, and hurricane protocols like ASTM E1886 / E1996 and TAS 201/202/203, visit our Testing & Standards Overview.
Our Process
How Glass Wrap Approaches Government & Base Projects
Government and military work often comes with additional layers of security, procurement, and documentation. We’re used to working within those frameworks while still keeping our recommendations practical and field-ready.
Step-by-Step Project Flow
- Initial Discussion: Understand facility type, command priorities, and areas of concern.
- Glazing Survey: Document glass types, framing, sizes, and conditions in priority zones.
- Risk & Objective Mapping: Clarify whether the focus is intrusion delay, blast hazard reduction, storm mitigation, or a mix.
- System Design: Recommend film series, thickness, and attachment methods that fit your goals and constraints.
- Phasing & Implementation: Coordinate around operations, access requirements, and security protocols.
Integration with Broader Security Measures
Window film is one component of a layered security strategy that may also include hardened doors, access control, ballistic-rated assemblies, and physical security policies. We position film honestly within that larger context.
For more details on the underlying film technologies, see our Safety & Security Window Film service page.
Performance & Limitations
Clear Expectations for Government & Military Stakeholders
We are careful not to overstate what security film can do. For government and base work—where documentation and liability matter—clear expectations are essential.
What These Systems Can Do
- Help hold broken glass fragments together during an event.
- Help keep glass in the frame longer under many impact scenarios.
- Help delay unauthorized entry through glazed openings.
- Reduce glass-related injury risk inside the building.
- Support certain tested configurations for blast, forced entry, or storm mitigation when designed appropriately.
What They Do Not Guarantee
- They do not make glass unbreakable or “blast-proof.”
- They do not, on their own, create a code-approved hurricane, blast, or ballistic system.
- They do not guarantee prevention of entry, injury, or damage under all conditions.
- They do not replace engineered glazing, structural upgrades, or other required hardening measures.
Actual performance depends on the glass, frame, film thickness, attachment method, installation quality, and how closely the installed system matches documented testing and design assumptions.
Disclaimer: Safety & security window film systems are intended to enhance the performance of existing glazing. They do not, by themselves, convert non-rated glass into a code-approved hurricane, blast, ballistic, or forced-entry glazing system unless used as part of a configuration tested and approved to those standards. Glass Wrap does not claim or imply that film or related systems will prevent injury, damage, or entry in all conditions. For projects requiring compliance with specific codes or standards, we recommend reviewing applicable testing, engaging appropriate design professionals, and using our Testing & Standards Overview as a general educational resource only.
Ready to Review Your Facility’s Glazing?
Schedule a Government / GSA / Military Window Film Assessment
Share your facility type, mission profile, and areas of concern. Glass Wrap will survey glazing conditions, discuss realistic upgrade options, and recommend a security film strategy that fits your risk, budget, and operational needs.