Specialty Product
Riot Glass® security glazing
Clear, retrofit-friendly protection for glass storefronts, doors, and windows. Riot Glass® delays forced entry and deters break-ins — without visible barriers on your building. Ideal for plazas, high-visibility storefronts, and locations where exterior shutters aren't the right fit.
Key advantages
- Easy retrofit — installs over existing glass and frames
- Virtually invisible once installed
- Withstands sledgehammers, bats, and bricks
- Preserves storefront visibility and appearance
- No daily operation — always on
- Financing available through third-party lender
Clear protection that stays out of the way
Unlike standard commercial glass, Riot Glass® panels hold together under sustained impact. They delay entry, deter smash-and-grab attempts, and give you time — without changing how your building looks.
Invisible protection
Once installed, Riot Glass® is nearly indistinguishable from regular glass. Your storefront looks the same — clean, clear, and inviting — while being significantly harder to breach. It doesn’t yellow easily and holds its clarity over time.
Easy retrofit installation
Riot Glass® panels install into or onto your existing window and door frames using specialized adapters. In most cases, there’s no need to remove your existing glass or replace the framing — which keeps the install fast and minimizes disruption.
Delay and deterrence
Riot Glass® is designed to resist sustained attack from common break-in tools — sledgehammers, bats, bricks, and crowbars. It won’t fall away when cracked, which forces intruders to keep working at it. That delay is often the difference between a successful break-in and a failed attempt.
The real value of Riot Glass®
Riot Glass® isn’t magic — it’s a practical security layer. Its strength is in delay and deterrence: it makes forced entry significantly harder and slower, which discourages break-in attempts and buys time for alarms and response.
If a panel does sustain heavy damage, it may need to be replaced — but the intruder likely didn’t get through, and your inventory stayed put. That’s the tradeoff: clean appearance, real protection, and a product that works hard when it matters most.
Get a Consultation →- Delays forced entry — doesn't fall away when impacted
- Deters smash-and-grab — attackers move on
- Preserves clean, professional appearance
- No daily operation — always protecting
- Clear glazing — doesn't yellow over time
- Replaceable panels if damaged
Security solutions compared
Different tools for different situations. Here's how Riot Glass® stacks up against other common options.
Security Film
- Low upfront cost
- Quick installation
- Limited delay — glass still breaks
- Fails under sustained attack
- Can peel or degrade over time
Riot Glass®
- Clear — virtually invisible when installed
- Retrofits onto existing frames
- Strong delay against forced entry tools
- No daily operation required
- Preserves storefront appearance
Security Shutters
- Heavy physical barrier
- Proven technology — decades of use
- Perforated options maintain some visibility
- Visible on the building exterior
- Requires daily open / close operation
Ideal for businesses that need clean protection
Riot Glass® works best where appearance matters as much as security — especially locations where exterior shutters aren't practical or wanted.
Cannabis dispensaries
Meet security requirements while maintaining an approachable, professional storefront. Riot Glass® helps dispensaries look inviting — not locked down.
Pharmacies
Protect controlled substances from smash-and-grab theft without a fortress-like appearance. Clear protection keeps the pharmacy welcoming.
Jewelry stores
Display your products behind glass that resists forced entry. Riot Glass® is a strong fit for jewelry stores — it protects without hiding what you're selling.
Retail storefronts
Keep your merchandise visible and your storefront clean. Riot Glass® protects against break-ins and smash-and-grab without changing how your business looks from the street.
Plazas & multi-tenant buildings
Building owners and landlords who don't want visible shutters on exterior walls often prefer Riot Glass®. It protects tenant storefronts while preserving the plaza's curb appeal and uniform appearance.
High-visibility locations
Businesses on busy streets, downtown corridors, or high-foot-traffic areas where exterior shutters would clash with the streetscape. Riot Glass® keeps protection invisible.
No mystery. Here’s exactly what happens.
From your first call to clear, invisible protection on every opening.
You call. We answer fast.
Not a call center maze. You'll be connected to us quickly. Tell us what happened or what you're worried about.
Jessie comes out. Free.
He walks your storefront — every window, every door, every glass opening. No charge. No pitch. Just a real assessment of what Riot Glass® can do for your specific situation.
You get a straight number.
Clear pricing based on your exact openings and the level of protection that makes sense. No surprises.
Panels are built to your openings.
Custom-fabricated to your exact measurements and frame type. Retrofit adapters are specified for your specific framing system.
We install.
In most cases, panels install over your existing glass — no removal, no reframing. Minimal disruption to your business.
You stop thinking about it.
No daily routine. No opening or closing. Riot Glass® is always on — protecting your glass from the moment it's installed.
Protect your storefront.
Keep it looking like yours.
Jessie will assess your glass openings and tell you straight — whether Riot Glass®, shutters, or a combination makes the most sense for your situation.
No pressure. No pitch. Just an honest look and a number that makes sense.
Free Consultation · Custom-sized to your openings · Financing available