Armor Glass^® Security Film Protects Your Windows from Break-ins, Hurricane Winds, and Solar Heat.

Yes. Security window film strengthens existing glass by helping hold shattered glass together after impact. When professionally installed—and especially when combined with a properly engineered film-to-frame attachment system—it can delay forced entry, reduce flying-glass hazards, and improve protection during impacts and severe weather.

Security film does not make glass unbreakable. Its purpose is to help prevent broken glass from becoming an open breach by keeping the glass together and, when properly attached to the frame, helping keep the glass in place.

Security film bonds to the glass and helps keep broken glass together after repeated impacts. Instead of shattered glass immediately falling out and creating an opening, the filmed glass can remain in the frame, making entry more difficult and providing valuable time for occupants or emergency responders to react.

A properly engineered film-to-frame attachment system can further improve glass retention and overall performance. Armor Glass has been installing its security film on homes, businesses, schools, government buildings, and other facilities since 2008.

The best security film depends on the threat, type of glass, window or door construction, and desired level of protection. Security films commonly range from 8 to 14 mil in thickness.

However, thickness alone does not determine performance. Professional installation, film quality, glass type, and proper film-to-frame attachment all contribute to the effectiveness of the complete security system.

Armor Glass evaluates the existing glass and building conditions to determine the appropriate solution for each application.

For many existing buildings, security window film can be a practical and cost-effective alternative to replacing the entire window system. It allows property owners to reinforce existing glass with less disruption, installation time, and expense.

Security film can also provide additional benefits such as reducing solar heat and harmful UV exposure. However, the appropriate solution depends on the building, glass system, threat level, and required performance.

Armor Glass provides building assessments to evaluate the existing glass and determine the appropriate protection system.

Security films are commonly available in the 8–14 mil range. An 8 mil security film works for many applications, while thicker film generally provides greater tear and puncture resistance.

However, thickness alone does not determine the performance of a security system. Glass type, film quality, installation, and—critically—how the filmed glass is attached to the window frame can all affect performance.

For certain applications, film-to-frame attachment or wet-glaze bonding helps anchor the filmed glass to the frame and improve glass retention.

A 14 mil security film is thicker and generally provides greater tear and puncture resistance than an 8 mil film. However, thicker does not automatically mean that it is the right choice for every application.

Armor Glass 8 mil security film has been used on major federal buildings, including the Pentagon, and has been tested for impact and explosion-related protection. The company also offers security film in thicknesses up to 14 mil.

The appropriate thickness depends on the glass, application, threat, installation conditions, and required performance. Film-to-frame attachment is also an important part of the overall system.

Security film does not necessarily prevent glass from breaking. Its primary purpose is to help hold shattered glass together after impact.

This can reduce dangerous flying or falling glass and help keep damaged glass within the window opening rather than allowing it to immediately fall out. When the film is properly bonded to the frame, the attachment system can further improve glass retention.

This makes security film useful for addressing glass hazards associated with forced entry, windborne debris, and severe weather.

Security window film can reduce hazards from broken glass caused by windborne debris and severe weather by helping hold shattered glass together. When combined with a properly designed film-and-frame attachment system, it can provide substantially greater glass retention and protection.

Armor Glass has used its security film and frame-bonding systems for severe-weather protection, including applications associated with hurricane-force winds. The company specifically developed its approach around keeping filmed glass attached to the frame after impact.

However, security film should not automatically be represented as equivalent to an impact-rated window system in a coastal zone. The appropriate solution depends on the building, glass, and required performance.

Yes. One of the major advantages of security film is that it can usually be professionally installed on existing windows and glass doors, allowing property owners to strengthen existing glass without replacing the entire window or door assembly.

This makes security film useful for retrofitting schools, offices, storefronts, commercial buildings, government facilities, hospitals, and homes.

Depending on the glass and frame construction, a film-to-frame attachment or structural bonding system may also be used to improve the retention of filmed glass within the existing frame.

Security film is generally a lower-cost approach than replacing existing windows with impact glass or installing shutters, although the actual cost varies by project.

Factors include the amount and type of glass, film thickness, accessibility, installation conditions, and whether a film-to-frame attachment system is required.

Because every building and glass system is different, Armor Glass evaluates the property to determine the appropriate security film and attachment system and provide an accurate quote.