How does Safety and Security Film Work?

How Does Safety Film Work?

The primary function of safety window film is to hold glass intact in the event of it being broken. The likelihood of injury to person or property is great in the course of normal glass breakage. It is proven that the application of safety film to existing glass can reduce damage and injury.
Many different events may occur that result in glass breakage. The nature of the event is likely to determine the type and extent of property damage and personal injury. The manner in which glass breaks is important, as it has a bearing on the above mentioned factors.

Glass Broken From Explosions

Security Film offers "Bomb Blast Mitigation". There are many types of explosions which can be accidental or intentional. The majority of accidental explosions are related to industrial manufacturing processes and can result in massive devastation. Intentional explosions are often motivated by political or revenge motives. Explosions may be caused by specialized explosive devices such as plastic explosives, hand grenades, or in the case of industrial explosions, gas leaks.
Whatever the cause, the results are the same. The explosion, by displacing air, creates a shock wave or (as it is more commonly known) an over pressure. This over pressure results in a vacuum being created where the blast has pushed air away from the blast center, generating a shock wave. Depending on the size of the shock wave, this could be up to several miles away from the initial explosion.
When the shock wave hits the glass, it causes it to break. The incidental area of damage surrounding the blast center depends upon the amount of energy the shock wave carries with it. The intensity of this energy will vary according to the distance of the window from the origin of the blast and the type and nature of the explosive. Over and above the possible damage to human life, the damage to property caused by shock waves and glass pressure is significant and can result in the partial or complete destruction of the contents of the building.
Installing Security Window Film has many benefits to minimize damage, and is why US Homeland Security specs safety & security film for their offices.

Updating Single Pane windows to meet Safety Standards set by States
If you have an old historic home or building, or have single pane glass that is 18" or less to the ground, you can use safety and security film to meet the building codes instead of replacing your windows.  Always double check with your state, but in Arizona our LLumar and Vista Safety and Security Films do comply with these standards.

If you would like a free quote or more information about safety and security films, please call us at 623-255-TINT or 480-243-TINT.  You can also send us an email through our website: www.veterantintingandblinds.com