Masonite Defendr™ Door System

o Masonite's Defendr™ Door System is specifically designed to protect occupants of school facilities by deterring and slowing down threats or attacks, providing valuable time for school personnel to react or first responders to arrive. Tested in partnership with special forces experts, Defendr resists up to 237J of force after bullet degradation, equivalent to a 10 lb. sledgehammer traveling at 22.9 mph. Unlike the many products designed to protect a school’s exterior, Masonite’s Defendr Door System offers interior protection throughout the building. All occupants, including students, educators, and administrators, in classrooms, libraries, cafeterias, and other publicly accessible school areas, are better protected with the attack-resistant capabilities of the Defendr Door System.A critical barrier to entry from would-be attackers, Defendr is suitable for education facilities of all kinds, including private and public schools, and institutions serving young children to university students. It is an affordable solution to create safer and more secure learning environments throughout a school’s interior. During many attacks, the assailant attempts to enter a locked classroom by shooting through the door’s glass or lock area, and forcing the door open. The Defendr Door System adds a critical line of defense by incorporating layers of hardened materials, including a Masonite Architectural door constructed with an extra heavy-duty core for added strength, and Armoured One 5/16” tactical security glass. A welded steel door frame and ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 hardware mortise lock with latch bolt, deadbolt, and escutcheon plate, are critical components of the system. The superior protection of Defendr is offered in variety of attractive design options, including popular colors and finishes to seamlessly blend in with the aesthetic of any building. Offered in wood veneer, vibrant paint colors, and smooth laminate surfaces, architects and designers can integrate Defendr design elements while also prioritizing safety and security.