Keeping your home or business safe is a top priority, from natural disasters or active shooters. You may have already had a security system installed to help deter theft and give yourself peace of mind. What you may not be aware of is that security film can be installed on your exterior windows and glass doors to work in tandem with your security system and provide an extra layer of protection.

How Security Window Film Works Against Forced Entry

Security film will keep the glass in your windows intact when, under high stress, untreated windows would normally shatter, allowing burglars entry into your property. Security film will make it much more difficult for thieves to break through your glass and gain entry. It may discourage them all together, or, at the very least, cause a delay that can give your security company or the police more time to respond.

Bullet Proof Security Window Film

Security films come in a wide variety of thickness, starting at 4mm all the way up to 21mm, which has the capacity to stop a 22-caliber bullet. (Please note that this does not make the glass surface entirely bulletproof.)

Reasons To Have Security Window Film

As a frame of reference, most government buildings use a security film with an approximate 8-10mm thickness, which generally secures the building against bomb detonation and significant weather events like hurricanes. More than likely, you haven’t heard much about hurricanes that strike Nevada, but this is a good consideration if you’re driving your vehicle across the country.

The film itself can also help to protect against the kind of damage that occurs as a result of numerous other weather patterns. Security film can be installed as a clear film or even can be tinted to help keep your building cooler in the heat of the summer. So, when it comes to finding the best match for security film for your home or business, you will have a lot of choices.

Bullet Proof Window Film Improve the Impact Resistance

In theory, there is no such thing as a true bulletproof window film. However, adding this to your existing vehicle can help to dramatically improve the impact resistance of the glass, which is why it’s such a popular option with those who are concerned about various types of security-related problems.

Considering that bulletproof window film can increase the overall ability of your windows to resist certain types of impacts, it’s also a good way to deter some classes of vandals. If people just want to poke at your windows in order to cause trouble, then this can help to solve that sort of problem. This is why these films are called intruder proof or break proof window films.

Other important benefits of having a security film installed on your property include:

• Protection of exterior glass from scratches, graffiti, and other vandalism
• Reduction in insurance claims for broken glass
• Installing security films on mirrors, tabletops and other flat surfaces in your business can significantly reduce out of pocket expenses associated with vandalism.
• A burglar proof film can also raise the value of your vehicle, depending on the type of car you drive and whether you plan on selling it.

Burglar Proof Security Film For Company Cars

Company cars are among those most likely to have a burglar-proof window film attached to them. These vehicles are those that need to remain protected. Thus, putting the burglar-proof film on them is often seen as a good idea. Slightly tinting your windows could potentially be a good idea.

Secure Your Electronic Devices

When criminals try to pick out a vehicle to steal from, they often do so based on what they see inside of the car itself. If they see something like an expensive stereo or GPS receiver inside of a vehicle, then they might be more likely to break into it. The same goes for laptops or electronics.

That’s why some people actually take the time to remove the stereo plate from their vehicle whenever they get out of it. It’s often best to not leave this kind of material visible in your car. If you have to put something like a laptop in the passenger’s compartment, then you’ll want to hide it under the seat if at all possible. You’ll also not want to leave it in there too long since heat can damage sensitive things.

That being said, there’s no reason to also try to hide the interior compartment of the car itself. By utilizing tinting along with security film, you can make it harder for criminals to scope out your vehicle in the first place. That’s great news for those who have to travel around with a fair amount of devices stashed away inside of their vehicles.

Security Films Reduce The Burglary Risk

Some people in law enforcement and other fields have used burglar-proof film in much the same way, which should help to dramatically illustrate the effectiveness of this technique. Naturally, your mileage may vary and everyone will have a slightly different experience based on several different variables. However, this has been an established technique used by a large number of motorists to great effect. You could even have it done at the same time as other procedures, such as painting or vinyl covering.

The Security Film Installation Process

The first step in the installation process is getting measurements of the windows that you would like treated. Exact measurements allow for the best possible results. In our shop, our expert technicians professionally cut the film to meet the measurement specifications.

We carefully place the film on your windows with a special solution of water, alcohol, and soap. Finally, a lock or adhesive is necessary to keep the glass in place should it ever break. Once you’ve had a security film installed, do not use ammonia-based cleaning products!

Get Sun Control And Impact Protection From Team Acme

Team Acme has years of experience installing security film for homes, offices and other commercial sites. Get that extra protection for your home or business that you need to feel safe. Consider adding security film to your exterior windows or even some interior areas of your business that may be susceptible to damage or vandalism.

Partner with Team Acme to give your home or business the ultimate protection. We can help you determine what type of security film will meet your needs. Get a quote today! We can usually get a job started in just a few days. You can also contact us online to learn more about how a burglar-proof window film can improve your motor vehicle.