Secure Product Testing

Meeting and exceeding both meticulous, independent testing and customer expectations begins with Hope’s 100+ years of expertise. Depend on Hope’s for strong, durable, and rigorously tested steel security windows.

Third-Party Certification

Hope’s prides itself on its long-standing commitment to testing and certification, subjecting its products to more third-party testing than any other steel window and door manufacturer

  • ASTM A627 — Tool Resistance
  • ASTM E283 — Air Infiltration
  • ASTM E331 — Water Penetration
  • ASTM E330 — Structural Loading
  • ASTM F1592 — Detention Impact Resistance
  • ASTM C236 — Thermal Resistance
  • AAMA 1503 — Thermal Resistance
  • TAS 201, 202, 203 — Hurricane Resistance

Contact Hope’s for detailed testing reports from third-party industry organizations such as ASTM, AAMA, FBC, and others.

Security Levels

A Maximum

Impact resistant + prime security against escape and vandalism.

B Medium

Impact resistant + deterrent against escape, vandalism, and forced entry.

C Minimum

Impact resistant + resistant to vandalism and breakage.