"Why Did We Make Our New Safety &
Security Laminate So Tough?"
- Security against crime.
- Safety against injury.
- Protection against Violent Weather.
- also Fading reduction, Comfort and
Energy Cost Savings.
Tough, transparent or colored films that bond tightly to the interior or exterior of
windows to reduce damage and injury caused by broken glass, and to resist entry
if the window is broken. The films help protect against damaging effects of broken
windows caused by explosions, violent weather, vandalism or accidents. Films can
also reduce solar heat gain and UV damage to interior materials. Available in
several performance levels. It can Pay for it self on FPL bills. Return on Investment (2 to 10 years, depending on heat and film choice)
3M Scotchshield™ Ultra High Performance Safety and Security Laminate
Applied to glass for protection from high wind, explosions, vandalism, theft and high impact. Reduces the risk of glass cut injury from flying or
falling shards of glass.
- Superior Strength Ultra Prestige70 Virtually Invisible
- Superior Strength Ultra Prestige50 Nearly Invisible
- Increase personal safety from flying glass
- Deters smash and grab burglaries
- Reduces air conditioning costs (cut Infared Heat the biggest cost to energy)
- Stay cooler by reducing excessive heat in warmer months (97% Infared Reduction)
- Reduces glare and eye discomfort
- Reduces fading of furniture and fabrics (99.9% UV Protection)
- Superior Strength Clear (SCLARL400)
- Super Strength Clear (SCLARL600)
- Shatter Resistant Clear (SH7CLAR)
- Reduces fading from UV light (98% UV Protection)
- Furniture and fabrics have longer acceptable life
- Increase personal safety from flying glass
- Deters smash and grab burglaries
- Superior Strength Bronze(S25NVAR400)
- Superior Strength Silver(S20SIAR400)
- Superior Strength Medium Neutral(S35NEAR400)
- Superior Strength Light Neutral(S50NEAR400)
- Increase personal safety from flying glass
- Deters smash and grab burglaries
- Reduces air conditioning costs
- Stay cooler by reducing excessive heat in warmer months
- Reduces glare and eye discomfort
- Reduces fading of furniture and fabrics (99% UV Protection)
- Safety and Security Window Film Matte (SH2MA)Frost
- Standard Safety & Security Film (Not Ultra)
- Increase personal safety from flying glass
- Reduces air conditioning costs
- Stay cooler by reducing excessive heat in warmer months
- Reduces glare and eye discomfort
- Reduces fading of furniture and fabrics
- Opaque in color no vision
Comparison Shopping
| Standard Window |
6'Sliding Glass Door |
Protection Type |
Pluses |
Minus |
| $35 |
$70 |
Plywood (3/4") |
Inexpensive |
Difficult to store, handle & install |
| $120 |
$280 |
Scotchshield |
laminate makes glass extremely difficult to break, no prep/no storage |
more than plywood |
| $130 |
$400 |
Storm Panels |
Easier to handle than plywood |
Must install & store |
| $200 + |
$500 + |
Aluminum Awnings |
minor prep, no Storage |
not very strong |
| $250 + |
$700 + |
accordion shutters |
minor prep, no storage |
need regular maintenance |
| $350 |
N/A |
Bahama-Style Shutters |
minor prep, no storage |
not for sliders |
| $250 |
$900 |
Colonial-Style Shutters |
minor prep, no storage |
Attaching storm bars, costly |
| $500 |
$1300 |
Horizontal Rolling Shutters |
some prep, no storage |
need regular maintenance, expensive |
| $550 + |
$1300 + |
Roll-Down Shutters |
Minor prep, no storage |
attaching storm bars, very expensive |
N/A=Not Available
Shutter comparisons from the Miami Herald
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Ask for Proof in writing from me or anyone your considering, after all talk is cheap!
(All Test Reports and Complete Strength Properties available upon request.)
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* There is a large missile test which has not been passed, this would depend on the strength of the window & frame together.