Safety & Security Window Film
PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY WITH SECURITY WINDOW FILMS
Safety and Security Window Film
Safety & Security window film is a thin, transparent layer of polyester or similar material applied to glass surfaces to enhance their strength and durability. Its primary purpose is to improve the safety and security of windows by making them more resistant to shattering.
In the event of an impact, such as from a break-in attempt, accidental collision, or natural disaster, the film holds the glass together, preventing dangerous shards from scattering. This not only deters intruders but also reduces the risk of injury from broken glass. Additionally, security window film can offer benefits such as UV protection, glare reduction, and energy efficiency, making it a versatile solution for both residential and commercial properties.
This film type can also prevent an attacker from breaching a school or building glass quickly, therefore allowing time for law enforcement to arrive and apprehend the assailant.
Who Benefit from Safety & Security Window Film?
Safety & Security window film can be beneficial to a wide range of people and organizations, including:
Homeowners: Enhances safety by preventing injuries from shattered glass, deters burglars, and provides UV protection, reducing fading of interior furnishings.
Business Owners: Protects storefronts and office windows from break-ins, vandalism, and accidental damage, improving security and reducing potential losses.
Schools and Educational Institutions: Ensures the safety of students and staff by reinforcing windows against breakage, whether from accidents or potential threats.
Government Buildings: Provides added security against potential attacks or natural disasters, safeguarding employees and important documents.
Retailers: Protects display windows from smash-and-grab thefts, maintaining security and reducing the risk of injury to customers and staff.
Healthcare Facilities: Enhances safety for patients and staff by preventing glass-related injuries and ensuring a more secure environment.
Commercial Property Managers: Offers a cost-effective way to upgrade the safety and security of building windows, attracting tenants and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Industrial Facilities: Protects against accidental breakage and potential explosions, ensuring a safer working environment for employees.
Stay Alert & Beware
Be wary of any security film product that claims to be bullet proof or bullet resistant. There is no film on the market or in existence that will make existing glass 100% bullet proof.
The Need for an Impact Protection Attachment System
The safety & security film by itself isn’t quite enough. Window film can only be installed on the glass surface to within 1/16 of an inch of the window frame. Although this is a relatively small gap, it is still a weak point. By itself, it is safety glass. Furthermore, with enough force, the glass, even with the film, can go through the frame. This is where the attachment system is critical.
An attachment system binds the film and the frame together, creating one piece with no weak points. They come in two forms and are chosen depending on the type of frame on the window.
Uses of an Impact Protection Attachment System
The application of the security attachment system is critical if you are concerned about protection from intruders, bomb blasts, etc. Without it, your glass will stay together, but the glass and film may fall through the frame easily.
It is very important to know that these security films and attachment systems are not bullet resistant or bulletproof. The design is specifically used to deter entry. There is potential of a break-in, although it may take an intruder minutes to gain entry. The idea is that these minutes are crucial, giving occupants an opportunity to seek cover, allowing the building to lock down, and giving authorities time to respond to the situation.
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