Project
Hurricane-protected High Commission buildings
In hurricane-prone Western Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu, window film solutions proved a cost-effective way of delivering peace-of-mind to strengthen existing glazing and protect people from flying debris.
Beyond Surface carried out site surveys across eight British Embassy and consular properties in three countries. Where glazing did not meet the required protective standard set out by the UK Home Office, we went beyond surface to audit sites and provide recommendations. Once approved, we cut and collated film and equipment in New Zealand to install at each site then travelled on-site to handle and certify every aspect of installation.
Scale
Services
Brief
The UK Home Office requires glazing on all British High Commission properties around the world to comply with hurricane standards in order to protect people from lethal flying debris
Solution
- 3M Security Film application to interior and exterior glazing
- Security film selected to meet CPNI EBP 09/13 tested to European norm EN12600 1B1 to protect inhabitants from external blast or impact
- Compliance standards were achieved with an enduring, high quality alternative to reglazing
- More cost-effective then a glazing retrofit
- Project managed on time and on budget.