1. Spontaneous Glass Breakage
Safety & Security Film Benefits
Safety Glazing
Spontaneous Glass Breakage
Intrusion Protection
Blast Mitigation
Anti Graffiti
Windstorm
Attachment Systems

2. Conventional Safety Film Construction
Glass
Conventional Polyester Film
Scratch – Resistant Hardcoat
Conventional Polyester Film
Laminating Adhesive
Thick Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) w/ UV stabilizers
Products
Conventional Safety Film Construction

3. Micro-Layer Safety & Security Film Construction
Glass
Microlayered tear-resistant Film
Scratch – Resistant Hardcoat
Microlayered tear-resistant Film
Thick Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) w/ UV stabilizers
Products
Micro-Layer Safety & Security Film Construction

4. Safety & Security Window Films & Attachment Systems Benefits
Safety Glazing/Human Impact
Safety films may be used to upgrade your existing glass to a “tempered” glass, consult with your local code official
Spontaneous Glass Breakage
Safety films applied to tempered glass helps reduce the risk of glass falling from the frame
Intrusion Protection
Security films can increase the time it takes to penetrate a window by as long as 2 minutes, helping to deter intruders
Blast Mitigation
Safety films have been tested to GSA bomb blast standards, and are often used to help protect occupants from flying glass fragments
Windstorm Protection
Safety Films help preserve the building envelope, helping to keep the elements out, reduce damage, and maintain building operations
Anti Graffiti
A sacrificial film layer for retail, advertisement, metro transit stops, or transportation will help preserve your image, and reduce the need to replace scratched glass

5. Why you should use us…
3M Dealer of the Year 6 of the past 10 years, including the last 2.
Largest Dealer and Installer of 3M and Llumar window film in the country. Any other film requested, the manufacturer will run to the phone for our call… we are to them what you are to us.
Only certified 3M window film installer with an agreement with the Glaziers union Local 1281 of DC 9 (Painters).
I will make sure everything goes smoothly, we try to stay invisible, you give us the project we are in and out and before you know it, we are ready for the next one.
Our customer service is flawless if you have any problems, call our office and we will start fixing the problem immediately. Vast majority of service calls are completely free to the customer (you pay for intentional damage only).
Direct Warranty with 3M corporation

6. Intrusion Protection
Windows are one of the weakest points on your building
In 2012, over $15B was lost due to property related crimes in the US
Upgrading to fortified glass is very expensive
2012 US Crime Statistics*
Property Crimes
Violent Crimes
Occur every 3.5 seconds
Occur every 26 seconds
Nearly 9 million occurrences
Over 1.2 million occurrences
*According to the Uniform Crime Report “Crime in the United States”, 2012 completed by the US FBI
**Note: Window Films are not bullet proof, they provide intrusion protection

7. School Safety – Intrusion Protection
Active shooting events (ASE’s) have been increasing at an alarming rate
Nearly 40% of these events occur at schools
Recent events have required schools to find cost effective ways to improve the safety of our schools
Results
Hundreds of US schools have installed Security Window Films & attachments
This solution has shown it may deter intruder for as long as 2 minutes, giving valuable time for police to arrive, and security measures to be implemented
*Note: Window Films are not bullet proof, they provide intrusion protection

8. Safety Window Films – Safety Glazing
Often used to upgrade existing glass to safety glazing*
Typically a fraction of the cost of new windows
Historic buildings
Incorrect glass installed
Upgrade existing building
Typically 6 mil micro-layered film, or 8 mil conventional film required
* Codes vary by state, and sometimes by county, to determine applicability with local codes using a window film, obtain 3rd party testing from the film manufacturer, and consult with a local code official

9. FAQs & common window film myths
Window films will make my glass look dark or look purple
There are a wide variety of films from clear to dark
Credible manufacturers will offer a warranty for color
Window films do not last
Window film warranties can be as long as 15 years, and there are numerous examples of projects lasting well over 20 years.
Window films are bullet proof
Window films are NOT bullet proof Window films are used to hold the glass in place after a bullet penetrates the window, thereby helping to slow an intruder from entering the building
Window films can be used in conjunction with bullet proof glass as added spall protection

10. FAQ’s Where is window film installed on the glass or window?
Window Films are commonly installed on the inside surface of the glass
Newer technology films allow for films to also be installed on the exterior providing more options, better solar performance, and exterior protection for the glass.
I need to replace the glass in the building to meet code
As we have just discussed, safety & security window films & attachment systems may be used to bring your glazing up to relevant codes. Consult with your local window film dealer, and code official before making costly glass replacements.

11. Safety & Security Window Films & Attachment Systems Benefits
Safety Glazing/Human Impact
Safety films may be used to upgrade your existing glass to a “tempered” glass, consult with your local code official
Spontaneous Glass Breakage
Safety films applied to tempered glass helps reduce the risk of glass falling from the frame
Intrusion Protection
Security films can increase the time it takes to penetrate a window by as long as 2 minutes, helping to deter intruders
Blast Mitigation
Safety films have been tested to GSA bomb blast standards, and are often used to help protect occupants from flying glass fragments
Windstorm Protection
Safety Films help preserve the building envelope, helping to keep the elements out, reduce damage, and maintain building operations
Anti Graffiti
A sacrificial film layer for retail, advertisement, metro transit stops, or transportation will help preserve your image, and reduce the need to replace scratched glass

12. Solar Control Window Films
Energy savings
Save energy/reduce cooling costs by lowering amount of solar heat entering the building
More efficient HVAC operation by reducing hot spot/cool spot variability
Peak Load shedding
Occupant Comfort
Minimize imbalances between sunny and shaded areas of the building
Glare Reduction
Reduce eye discomfort and strain
Fade Protection
Slow the process of fading (carpets, furniture, hard woods, art work) by addressing the three major causes of fading
Building Aesthetics
Improve or provide a more uniform exterior appearance to the building

13. Daylight Redirecting Films