Topic overview
Safety & security window film
Safety and security films help hold broken glass together and can delay forced entry. Performance depends on the glass, the film and how the filmed glass is attached to the frame.
Key points
- Reduces flying-glass hazard when glass breaks.
- Can slow smash-and-grab or forced-entry attempts when part of a properly attached system.
- Retrofits existing glass with less disruption than replacement.
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