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Glass provides a visual and roomy spatial atmosphere in homes and buildings that seamlessly blends interior and exterior space. The one drawback is the space it occupies leaves vulnerable points in the structure. Furthermore, when it breaks there is a great chance of injury.

Security window film not only secures the vulnerable points in your structure, but it also gets rid of the dangers associated with shattering glass windows or doors.

Whether you are protecting your business or home, security film will strengthen the glass to delay or prevent unwanted entry. It can also protect your property during storms, flying debris, blasts, and accidents.

Top Pick: The S8MC can absorb impact from break-in attempts and hold shattered glass together. At the same time, it also blocks about 99% of UV rays. At 8 mil this film passes ANSI Z97.1 CLASS B, CPSC CATEGORY 1 testing requirements. And you can get it from 12 to 60 inches wide to 24 feet long.

BDF S8MC Window Film Security and Safety Clear 8 Mil

Runner Up: At 12 mil the security film from GordonGlass will protect your window or glass door from high impact. The protection also extends to 99% UV rays with a crystal-clear color. You can get the film up to one continuous 50’ roll so you can cover doors and windows easily.

12 Mil Clear Security Window Film 30″ Wide x 15 ft Roll

Best Value: The VViViD delivers high impact resistance with a 12-mil thick film. According to the company, the rubber-based adhesive spreads the impact over a large surface area. This makes it possible to keep the glass more intact. It is available in 30” wide x 10’ rolls.

VViViD 12 Mil Clear Safety Window Film

This film comes in at 2 mil so it is not the thickest, but it will keep glass from shattering on the floor. The film has a break strength of 75lbs/in and SR Hardness of >7H. It provides 98% UV protection and 96% VLT (visible light transmission) clear transparency of the window.

Queenbox 3M/10FT Clear Safety and Security Window Film Glass Protection

This 4-mil security film uses adhesive to install it on windows or doors for a colorless and transparent result. It blocks 99% of UV rays and you can get it in rolls of 23.6” to 35.4” wide and 16.4’ in length.

HOHOFILM 4 Mil Clear Vinyl Shatterproof Safety Window Film Adhesive Glass Protection

At 2 mil, the company claims this film can absorb impact from break-in attempts while reinforcing the strength of the glass. The PET material with 75lbs/in break strength is strong enough to make this possible. You can get it in rolls of 17.7” to 60” wide to 8.2’ to 100’ long.

Clear Window Security Film Adhesive Anti Shatter Safety Window Glass Protection

This 2 mil thick film has a break strength of 75lbs/in with SR Hardness of >2H. This will keep windows intact while absorbing the impact of break-in attempts or breakage. It has a 96% VLT to keep the film transparent while delivering the protection. You can get this film in rolls of 12” to 60” wide and 20” to 100’ long.

SW Clear Security and Safety Window Film Shatterproof Adhesive UV Blocking

The level of protection you get depends on the thickness of the film and material used to make it. The thickness can range from 4 to 15 mm or more. And when you are buying the film, do not fall for misleading ads that claim to be bulletproof. This is because there is no bulletproof window film.

Look for reliable suppliers and installers to ensure you get the rated protection from the security film.

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