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It was
originally developed for use on sliding glass doors to prevent injuries from
accidentally walking through the glass. Researchers found by applying a 2
mil film laminate to the inside glass of a sliding door, it held the glass
together in the event of human impact.
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Through the years researchers
have developed a multi-layered polyester laminate that offers a higher level
of protection. A level of protection that protects against personal injury,
loss of life, property damage from forced entry, projectile entry and yes,
even explosive blasts.
The beauty of this product is it can be applied at the new construction
stage or as a retrofit to your existing windows. If you are considering
installing security film to your windows, it is important to understand the
various degrees of strength.
These films are available in thickness from 2mil to 20mil. Keep in mind
these films turn from offering safety to security at the 9mil thickness
level. Virtually any film below 9mil thick is strictly developed for safety.
9 thru 11mil is recommended for store front business, offices, houses,
apartments, vehicles, schools and hospitals. This thickness will protect
vulnerable glass from accidental and intentional impact. 11to 14mil is
recommended for banks, embassies, government and military building, store
front businesses, houses, apartments, vehicles, schools and hospitals. These
strengths will definitely transform your existing glass to resist forceful
entry.
20 mil is recommended for banks, embassies, government, military
installations and high threat-level institutions. This film will offer
maximum protection against a forced entry attack and high level terrorist
threats.
Bullet resistance pertains to various films being applied to 1/2 inch glass.
This glass/film combination offers resistance to the penetration of a .38
caliber, .9mmFMJ, or even a .357 magnum.
Understanding there is no such thing as bullet proof glass because every
product has its breaking point, the industry is talking about bullet
resistance. This means products are certified to resist a specific caliber
round with defined placement and a specified number of impacts.
And when the industry refers to attack resistance, this is defined by the
certified to duration of attack, type of weapons used and sequencing of the
attack tools. Attack-resistance is also know as forced-entry in industry
circles.
I do not recommend do-it-your-selfers installing these new security films
because of the crucial anchoring methods involved. If you are interested in
installing security film to your windows, call your local security expert
for the name of a professional installer.
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Frank
Fourchalk is widely recognized for his sustained commitment to education in
Home and Business security throughout North America as a result of his
syndicated newspaper columns. Mr. Fourchalk has written for The Toronto
Star, The Vancouver Province, and several other daily newspapsers including
the New York Post.
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