If you've been looking for hurricane window protection solutions on the Internet, you may have come across something branded as "hurricane window film." The purpose of this article is to explain why this word is misleading and what better choices you have for protecting your windows during a storm.
What is sometimes marketed as "hurricane window film" is really a form of malleable glass coating known as safety and security window film. This is a type of pliable glass coating that can be applied to residential and commercial windows.
For extreme weather-prone areas such as Houston or San Antonio, no window film has actually been certified for specific use as hurricane damage mitigation barriers. To put it another way, it is not a viable alternative to hurricane screens, storm panels, or hurricane shutters in most extreme weather situations.
It’s not advised to buy a product labeled" hurricane window film" since this may keep you from buying safety and security 3M window film that can actually help protect against flying debris, broken glass and more.
High quality safety and security 3M window film works very well to protect against flying glass shards or to hold shattered windows in place to keep out heavy rains.
3M Safety and security window film can provide the following benefits:
Hold the broken glass in place so it doesn’t shatter into living quarters
Reduce the likelihood of being injured by flying fragments of glass
Keep wind and rain from entering home
To summarize, although safety and security 3M window film does give an additional layer of security to your current glass, it should not be considered substitute for other storm damage mitigation barriers. You may utilize it to provide additional storm damage protection in the case that another barrier fails, which is ideal. However, it should never be the only layer of protection you have in place during extreme weather events such as hurricanes.
Various kinds of window film, in addition to providing a thin layer of protection that can help avoid human harm and water damage, can improve the performance of your glass doors and windows in a variety of other ways as well. For example, safety and security 3M window film can be used to discourage break-ins and burglaries by delaying attempted forceful entrance attempts. Tinted and mirrored films can also provide additional privacy, which can help to boost security by hiding potential attackers' views into your home or business.
Other advantages of window film include:
Forced entry can be delayed and/or discouraged
Saves money on energy bills
Provides protection against UV rays
Reduces glare
Improves curb appeal
When choosing safety and security window film for your place of business or residence, make sure you opt for a quality brand like 3M. 3M has been the industry leader in window film products for years. Contact Sunset Glass Tinting today to learn more.