Bullet Resistant Wood Doors & Steel Frames

AMBICO bullet resistant wood doors and steel frames combine ballistic security with the appearance of standard door and frame products. Our complete range of bullet resistant doors are readily available and can be furnished with factory-installed bullet resistant glazing.

UL Levels One through Three protect against a variety of small arms ranging from Super 38 Automatic through .44 Magnum Revolver. AMBICO offers products that provide UL Level Four protection against high power rifle attack (30-06 Rifle).

AMBICO fabricates bullet resistant wood door products tested to provide ballistic protection in conformance with UL Levels Five through Eight. All products conform with UL 752 “Standard for Safety for Bullet Resisting Equipment”.

Face veneers are available in a wide variety of paint grade or stain grade options. All bullet resistant doors are available 1 7/8″ thick. Units have been designed to accept readily available heavyweight builders hardware.

1. Can a bullet resistant wood door stop any type of bullet fired at it?
   • Bullet resistant doors are subject to the criteria established in the standard UL752. AMBICO wood doors offer eight distinct levels of bullet resistance ranging from small arms 9mm (Level 1) to a 7.62 high powered military assault rifle (Level 8). When selecting an AMBICO bullet resistant door and frame do so with reference to the anticipated threat – please refer to the UL752 Standards Chart. If you are uncertain about your choice ask one of our professional salespeople for advice or e-mail us with your query.
2. Do I need special hardware with a bullet resistant door?
   • AMBICO bullet resistant doors levels 1 through 8 weigh between seven to twenty-one pounds per square foot and operate with readily available heavyweight builders hardware.
3. Are wood doors available in any veneer and finish?
   • Cross branded face veneers are available with a diverse selection of paint grade or stain grade options to match your aesthetic requirements (or to match your commodity wood doors).
   • Wood doors are available with custom stain match (to match your commodity wood doors) or clear coat finishes.
4. Can bullet resistant doors and frames be supplied with bullet resistant glazing?
   • Yes – bullet resistant polycarbonate glass is available and may be factory pre-installed. The bullet resistant capacity of the door, frame and glass must be complementary.
5. What type of facilities are ideal for bullet resistant doors?
   • Government buildings, army bases, banks, bomb shelters, security barriers, schools and universities, hospital emergency areas, casinos, and anywhere else requiring high security.
6. Are AMBICO bullet resistant wood doors available with vision lights?
   • AMBICO Bullet Resistant Wood doors are available with steel vision light kit and glass factory installed.
7. Can AMBICO bullet resistant wood doors comply with LEED standards?
   • AMBICO offers Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).
   • Click here to view AMBICO LEED credits.
   • AMBICO bullet resistant wood doors are available Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified.
8. What sizes are available for bullet resistant wood doors?
   • Man doors are available up to 4’-0” x 10’-0” leaves.

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