Harden the weakest link of each building — its glass. Our Armor Glass® certified security window films “armor the glass” of buildings to avoid a breach of fragile glass by hurricane-force winds, explosions, burglars, or shooters. We recommend the following specification as a minimum: 

8 Mil Security Window Film which can be Clear, Solar Tint or Silver film, made in the USA which has passed the following tests: 

CERTIFICATIONS

WIND-BORNE DEBRIS- Storm Testing: 8 mil Armor Glass® safety films shall be capable of meeting the following tests: 

• ASTM E-1886, Standard Test Method for Missile Impact and Cycling on Exterior Windows, Shutters, Doors, and Curtain Walls – Large Missile C (4.5 lb.) 
• ASTM E-1996, Standard Specification for Missile Impact and Cycling On Exterior Windows, Shutters, Doors, and Curtain Wall – Large Missile C. 
• MIAMI DADE Protocol PA 201 and 203 

Bomb BLAST RESISTANCE: Independent testing of Armor Glass® safety films with results from high-explosive tests evaluating the capability of Armor Glass® window film in 8 mil to 14 mil thicknesses to reduce the hazards of flying glass shards during an explosion. 

• GSA Security Criteria 3b/3a – Level 2 
• GSA TS-01-2003, GSA Performance Condition with a minimum blast pressure of 4 psi28 psi-msec when applied with GE SCS2000 Silpruf on 1/4 inch (6 mm) single pane tempered glass: 2. 

Impact Resistance (Burglary/Shooter): Armor Glass® safety films shall be capable of meeting the following tests: 8 mil and thicker Armor Glass® safety films: a. Passes ANSI Z 97.1 (100 – 150 ft-lb). b. Passes CFR 1201, Category II. 

1. Frame Attachment (for ALL Tempered Glass applications): The applied window film must be bonded to the frames to avoid detachment on impact using the proper bead of a structural sealant such as GE Silpruf 2000 or Dow 995. 

2. The company doing installation should be in business a minimum of 10 years and must be a “Certified Security Window Film Installer” by the manufacturer. 

Following these specs will avoid substandard film and defective, substandard work by unqualified companies and individuals (which happens frequently.)