Overview of the Shatter Resistant Window Film

by Lizzy Halery American Window Film, Inc.

In our everyday modern life, we are focusing on the security and durability of everything that we use. And we also want to decorate our houses with various things. For sufficient air, we need windows. But in offices or shopping malls these windows are required in order to be decorated and protected. For different types of designs, window films are manufactured. But these windows get damaged due to blasts, earthquakes. So the windows and the rooms get damaged. To protect the window from these types of phenomenon Shatter Resistant Films(SRF) are used. It basically works as a protective film for windows.

Shatter Resistant Film

Nowadays, Shatter Resistant Film is frequently used to protect against blasts. It is made of polyester material along with its bonding agent that is attached to glass windows. SRF also provides protection against earthquakes and other physical damages. So it is very critical nowadays.

But there are some factors that control the protection capability of SRF. These are the quality of the material, adhesive glue, type of glass, blast characteristics, the thickness of the film.
The most frequent application of SRF is the ‘Daylight Application. The film is brought to the size and shape of the window and attached to it.
But as the effectiveness of SRF depends on the quality of the glass, the manufacturer needs to be asked before applying SRF. Sometimes it affects inversely on the glass.
The installing technique of SRF also must be accurate.

Not everywhere, the SRF needs to be applied. Only the places where appropriate threat assessment is present, SRF needs to be used. This is only recommended by UNSECOORD, agency security officer, DPKO, etc.
Another factor that affects the use of SRF is ‘Stand-Off Distance.’ This is the average distance from the blast origin to the glass that needs to be protected.

Window Film Nashua

In our modern life, we focus both on protection, durability, and beauty. And window film Nashua is one of the best ways to decorate the rooms and buildings from inside as well as outside. There are various types of window films, depending on their designs and quality. Beautiful window films provide an impressive view of buildings and give a good impression to the visitors.

Depending upon the place, various window films are used. There are different window films for kitchens, bedrooms, drawing rooms, and other places.
In-office or shopping malls, there are different window films used.

Conclusion

This content will help you to understand SRF and window films. Modern life demands durability with beauty. Decorative window films and SRF provides us both. So we need to understand about these two.