Why Use Window Film for Security?

Are you feeling a little more jumpy these days and are you considering window film for security purposes? A lot of people are feeling a bit more on edge, so using window film for security is a good idea. Window film can protect your home, your business, and your employees, too. Here are some examples of how you can use window film for security.

Shatter resistance

You can apply window film to make your windows more shatter resistant. You might be in a slightly dangerous area, whether from cars careening into nearby buildings from a busy intersection or break-ins happening in the neighborhood. Sometimes your building could be in the path of a bird migration, and there are films to protect your glass (and the birds!) from that, too. You might like our article Can Technology Save Billions of Birds with Window Film? Earth Day is right around the corner, and of course we always want to protect birds.

Blast mitigation

If you’re in a high-risk area (think government buildings, embassies, and other critical infrastructure), you definitely want to consider the risk of bomb blasts. Window film can hold shattered glass in place and reduce flying shards. This can also be useful for restaurants and shops. If your neighborhood is prone to earthquakes or high winds, window film can also protect you from glass shards shattering and hurting people. With climate change, there have been more high wind events, with some high rises experiences windows breaking.

Forced entry protection

Window film can be applied to make it more difficult for intruders to break through glass, providing an additional layer of security. Intruders and burglars often try to find the easiest point of entry, so why not make it a little more difficult to enter your building? Besides, window film is more cost-effective than other security measures, and it’s invisible, so it doesn’t hurt your aesthetic.

Protection against graffiti

Window film can be applied to protect glass surfaces from graffiti, which can be a costly and time-consuming problem to address. You can also use window film on metal surfaces, such as elevator panels or bathroom mirrors. It’s easier to replace a film than to replace an entire panel of glass or metal.

Privacy

You can obscure views of sensitive areas, such as security control rooms or data centers, or to provide privacy in areas such as locker rooms or restrooms. And in your home, you can use window film to keep your nosy neighbors from peering in. Here’s an article we wrote that includes some privacy tips: How to Make the Most of Your Windows.

UV protection

Window film can be applied to protect people and equipment from harmful UV rays, especially in areas where large amounts of glass are used, like government buildings, courthouses, and so on. We have written about how window film provides UV protection, and can even protect you against skin cancer! The Skin Cancer Foundation says it best: UV Window Film & Tint.

In summary

Overall, window film can be an effective and cost-efficient solution for addressing a wide range of security needs. It can provide an added layer of protection for buildings and people, and helps to deter intruders and other potential threats.

Have questions?

Call us for ideas on the best window film for your security needs. We can steer you to the right choice, and keep you and your clients or friends safe. We’d love to help you choose the best film. We work all over the greater San Francisco Bay Area, from San Jose to the East Bay to the San Mateo Peninsula and Marin–and have expanded into southern California, too! Give us a call at 415.623.8700.