Bullet Resistant Stuff for Home Walls

[Matt In Oklahoma]

From a local new story

http://kfor.com/2013/04/25/new-invention-to-protect-neighborhoods-save-lives/

The are also working on a product to help roofs resist hail damage as well which is real important round here

[Grand58742]

LOL at the IRS Agent's room. I mean, those folks aren't hated that much are they? :D

[thedreamers]

wonder how much it costs???? looks like a great way to turn your house into a fortress.

[610Alpha]

here's the product link http://gigacrete.com/

no prices listed on site :(

[Grand58742]

here's the product link http://gigacrete.com/

no prices listed on site :(

Yeah, I checked around. Think it's something you have to go direct with the company on as I couldn't find any distributors earlier.

[Freebirde]

Looks like good stuff if they are on the up-and-up. Have to ask, who provided the ammo for the test, and has there been any independent lab test on this. After 'dragon skin', I don't trust manufacturer claims on 'bullet proof' products. For frame walls and pier and post foundation you need weight per square foot to prevent structural overload.

Edit: Went to their site and found weight per square foot chart. For an 8 foot high and 12 foot long wall, 96 sq. ft., the weight for the 5/8" is 576 lbs. one side, and thicknesses go up to 2" with a weight of 1920 lbs for one side of the wall. Double if both sides are coated. Better check your foundation before applying.

[SCinPNW]

That is very cool!

[Matt In Oklahoma]

Looks like good stuff if they are on the up-and-up. Have to ask, who provided the ammo for the test, and has there been any independent lab test on this. After 'dragon skin', I don't trust manufacturer claims on 'bullet proof' products. For frame walls and pier and post foundation you need weight per square foot to prevent structural overload.

Edit: Went to their site and found weight per square foot chart. For an 8 foot high and 12 foot long wall, 96 sq. ft., the weight for the 5/8" is 576 lbs. one side, and thicknesses go up to 2" with a weight of 1920 lbs for one side of the wall. Double if both sides are coated. Better check your foundation before applying.

Great research! I had only got to the "hey thats kinda cool" phase and quit

[610Alpha]

Looks like good stuff if they are on the up-and-up. Have to ask, who provided the ammo for the test, and has there been any independent lab test on this. After 'dragon skin', I don't trust manufacturer claims on 'bullet proof' products. For frame walls and pier and post foundation you need weight per square foot to prevent structural overload.

Edit: Went to their site and found weight per square foot chart. For an 8 foot high and 12 foot long wall, 96 sq. ft., the weight for the 5/8" is 576 lbs. one side, and thicknesses go up to 2" with a weight of 1920 lbs for one side of the wall. Double if both sides are coated. Better check your foundation before applying.

Your foundation might want a pay raise to take on the additional workload...:)