Windows are most certainly stronger than they were hundreds of years ago and they are most definitely more energy-efficient, air tight, and great to see out of. However, windows still break, so for those looking to gain access to your home or office, windows are the most likely entry points.
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What is Safety Window Film?
Safety window film is a thin layer of polyester that goes over your windows to add strength. Safety window film ranges in thickness, and, in general, the thicker the window film the stronger the glass will be. Thin window films are more likely to be used for UV protection and privacy reasons, rather than for strength.
HOW DOES SAFETY WINDOW FILM WORK
Normally, when glass breaks, it shatters and falls to the ground in a million pieces. When you have a safety window film on your windows, the glass cracks instead of shattering, and stays in place because the safety window film binds to the glass bits. This is how automobile windows work as well. The layer of safety glass film is tear-resistant, so the bits from the glass won’t puncture it.
That being said, can an intruder still gain access to your home or business when security film is in place? Yes. The main point of security glass is to slow intruders down so you have time to alert police and to allow an alarm to sound. Oftentimes, intruders are surprised by the safety glass and give up almost immediately when they realize they cannot gain quick entry. After all, when an intruder stands outside on the sidewalk trying to gain access, this attracts unwanted attention.
Security window film is also a great way to stay safe from severe weather. Windstorms, hail, and falling trees all can shatter windows and create flying glass which can severely harm people. An accidental baseball hitting your windows can cause glass to fly as well. Thus, if you live in a natural disaster area, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, or tornadoes, window safety glass is good to have. Also, they add another layer of protection should your town be hit by riots or terrorists.
CHOOSE TOTAL WINDOW SERVICE FOR YOUR WINDOW SAFETY GLASS TODAY
While we all like to think we are safe and nothing can happen to us, the reality is that the world is a dangerous place, and there are people who do bad things to others. Being proactive and protecting your home or business is the prudent thing to do. A window security film provides the added seconds you need to call the police, to have a silent alarm sound that alerts police, and may even be enough to have the perpetrators run off, leaving you, your family, and your goods in peace. Plus, with severe weather, having an extra layer of protection helps to safeguard your family, employees, and customers from harmful glass shards.
Safety glass film still provides all of the best benefits of being able to see outside and others seeing in, privacy, and protection from UV rays. We all need windows so we can see the beauty of the outside world and adding in an extra layer of protection can allow us to rest easier. If you are interested in our safety window film, contact Total Window Service serving Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and Long Island today!
