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Burglary Protection – Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about burglary protection, security classes and aluminium solutions from SAPA.

  • Burglary protection in an aluminium façade system is based on a combination of reinforced profiles, safety glass, fittings, and fixings, which together make the façade resistant to break-in attempts.

  • Façade systems can be designed and tested according to European burglary resistance standards. Different classes, such as RC classes, indicate how long a structure can withstand a break-in attempt.

  • The RC class describes how well a system resists manual burglary attempts using different types of tools. Lower RC classes → basic protection. Higher RC classes → enhanced protection for high-risk environments.

  • Yes, a glass façade can be designed with high resistance to burglary by using laminated safety glass. When combined with reinforced aluminium profiles, fittings, and correctly dimensioned fixings, a high level of security can be achieved – even in façades with large glass areas.

  • Glass is a key component. Common solutions include:

    • Laminated safety glass
    • Tempered glass combined with lamination
    • Multi-layer glass for increased burglary resistance
  • Aluminium profiles can be internally reinforced to:

    • Resist break-in attempts
    • Reduce the risk of deformation
    • Ensure stable fixing of glass and fittings

    This makes aluminium a robust and reliable material for secure façade systems.

  • Yes, modern façade systems are designed to combine transparency and security. This is common in office buildings, schools, and public buildings where both safety and architectural expression are important.

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