Why Every Business Needs Reinforced Windows

When most business owners think about building security, they usually imagine CCTV cameras, alarms, and access control systems. Unfortunately, many people forget about the most vulnerable part of a building: its windows. Glass is particularly susceptible to break-ins, vandalism, accidents, natural disasters, and privacy invasion.

Thankfully, reinforced windows offer a straightforward and highly effective solution to protecting your employees, assets, property, and business reputation. Security window film offers a host of valuable benefits and provides a formidable defense against a variety of threats. 

In this article, the window film experts at U.S. Film Crew explain how security film works, the advantages it offers for commercial businesses, and how to choose the right solution for your specific needs.

How Security Window Film Works

Security window film is a thin, high-performance polyester sheet applied to glass surfaces. These films are often virtually clear, allowing light to pass through while protecting the glass from potential hazards. By installing security film, you can better control the consequences of glass breakage.

When an object impacts the glass, a properly installed security film holds the shards in place, preventing the glass from shattering into a dangerous spray of fragments. This helps reduce the risk of serious injury to occupants and minimize potential property damage. 

The film also keeps intruders at bay by increasing the amount of time that it takes to break through the glass. This valuable time allows occupants to react or for authorities to respond. When faced with preventative, secure measures, criminals may give up rather than continuing to break through the secured glass.

The Benefits of Reinforced Windows With Security Film

Reinforced windows are a serious upgrade for just about any building’s security. Investing in window film comes with a long list of benefits for your business:

Enhanced Security

Security window film can helo to deter break-ins and vandalism by making it significantly harder for intruders to gain entry.

Improved Employee Safety

Window film minimizes the risk of injury from flying glass shards during break-ins, accidents, or natural disasters.

Reduced Property Damage

It protects valuable inventory, equipment, and furnishings from damage caused by broken glass. Most films come with UV protection, as well, guarding your property from harmful sun damage.

Natural Disaster Protection

Installed properly, window film may help to protect occupants from damage posed by high winds, hail, earthquakes, and other natural disasters.

Increased Peace of Mind

Knowing your business is more securely protected can offer valuable peace of mind for you, your employees, and your customers.

Better Privacy

Some window film varieties can shield your business from unwanted eyes, protecting the privacy of your employees and information.

Eye-Catching Aesthetics

Some films can enhance the appearance of your building while providing security benefits. With different options that improve exterior aesthetics, window film offers versatility, unlike any other security measure. 

Types of Security Window Film

When it comes to reinforced windows, you have a long list of versatile options. Whether you run a bank or a coffee shop, there’s a film for just about every kind of building security need. 

Security films are available in various thicknesses and with different levels of protection:

Clear Security Film

For facilities prioritizing discretion, virtually invisible security films enhance protection without compromising aesthetics. These films are ideal for environments like educational campuses, financial institutions, and retail stores, and provide a subtle yet effective security layer while maintaining an open and welcoming atmosphere.

Extra-Strength Security Film

For high-security applications, heavy-duty security films are engineered to withstand a more significant impact. Available in thicknesses exceeding 15 mil, these powerful solutions provide exceptional protection against forced entry, vandalism, and other threats, making them ideal for locations demanding maximum security.

Solar Security Film

Privacy is more important than it’s ever been and has become an integral aspect of security. Solar security films feature a reflective finish that subtly obscures views during daylight hours to create a more secure and private environment.

Anti-Graffiti Window Film

Vandalism can strike at any time, leaving your business with costly damage and disruptions. Anti-graffiti window film gives you an invisible shield that minimizes the impact of attacks. If vandals strike, you can often replace just the film and leave the window intact.

U.S. Film Crew Takes Window Security Seriously

Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Film Crew has more than 30 years of experience in installing high-quality security window film for a variety of commercial businesses, including schools, financial institutions, and retail locations.

Our decades of experience have given us invaluable knowledge and expertise in the field of window film. U.S. Film Crew’s certified installers make sure your film is applied correctly and efficiently to maximize its effectiveness, durability, and longevity. We use only the highest-quality brands like 3M and Llumar that can provide a wide range of security film options for every need and budget. 

Most of all, our goal is to keep our customers safe and satisfied. You can count on us to provide ongoing support if you ever have an issue. By choosing U.S. Film Crew, you’re selecting a partner who’s committed to your security and success.
Contact U.S. Film Crew today to schedule a free consultation and learn more about how reinforced windows with security film can enhance the safety and security of your business.