Metal Frame
A standard metal frame strengthens the total opening solution.
Introducing a practical, affordable, everyday solution to protect against violent threats in schools.
Increasing mental health issues and escalating violence can create a threatening school environment. At Forte™, we believe every student and staff member should feel safe at school. Partnering with security experts, we developed the Forte™ Opening Solutions Attack Resistant Door System, a practical solution that adds layers of protection to slow down unwanted entry— creating safer spaces inside schools and classrooms.
While adding protection to deter, delay and defend, we also believe a school should not feel like a fortress. The Forte™ Opening Solutions Attack Resistant Door System is a one-time, affordable solution that is a balance of defense, protection and style. We use a mix of tactical glass of attack-resistant security glass to let in natural light and sustainable materials to offer a comforting and attractive appearance.
As an added benefit, Forte™ Opening Solutions Attack Resistant Doors create quieter spaces with their sound-absorbing, solid core construction, while also meeting code and safety requirements with a selection of fire-rated doors.
All components of the Forte™ Opening Solutions Attack Resistant Door System — metal frame, attack-resistant glass, ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 hardware, solid-core wood door and metal vision kit— work together to provide the highest level of security in new construction or security-update retrofit projects. While Forte™ Opening Solutions Attack Resistant Doors can be installed in existing frames, the full system is required for the greatest degree of safety.
Door Frame: 14- or 16-gauge hollow metal frame.
Metal Vision Frame: 18-gauge steel into door.
Glass & Glazing: Armoured One’s security glass.
Hardware: options ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Hardware.
Solid Core Wood Door: Constructed with an Extra Heavy-Duty Particleboard or Structural Composite Lumber Core.
A standard metal frame strengthens the total opening solution.
Our Metal Vision Kit manufactured by All Metal Stamping LLC
Attack resistant security glass, when placed in recommended location, will slow down or deter an attacker who is trying to gain entry through the glass with force or a gun.
The glass can be fire rated with double glazed design.
ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Hardware approved to meet the Shooter Attack Test Method FDT-SA requirements.
The Attack Resistant Door Solution utilizes an Extra Heavy Duty Particleboard or Structural Composite Lumber Core for added strength.
Whether you’re an architect, superintendent, facilities coordinator, or PTA member, we can provide you with information about the Forte™ Opening Solutions Attack Resistant Door System and how it can help you create safe spaces within a school interior affordably and efficiently.