Pediatric Injuries Due to Window Falls: Facts & Info

Each year in the United States, approximately 3,300 children under the age of 5 are injured due to window falls.  Eight (8) are fatally injured for the same reason.

Public Housing HUD Requirements for Window Screens

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in conjunction with the Screen Manufacturers Association (SMA) has developed a testing and certification program to ensure security screens meet certain minimum performance standards.

The certification program defines three levels of screens.  Learn more about these levels after the jump.

VIDEO: Security Screen Impact Test

Click below to view a brief security screen impact demonstration.

To learn more about the screens featured in this video CLICK HERE.