In addition to aesthetic improvement and reductions in heat and UV for better climate control, well-chosen films can also help with one of the last things people would associate with the product — structural integrity of the substrate.

For commercial or residential buildings, or street furniture like electronic billboards and bus stops, strengthen glass, Perspex or any other transparent or opaque material with Studio Window Films (SWF).

SWF only use 3M™ products for applying to fragile surfaces. And depending on the choice of product, window film can add security in the presence of:

• Explosions — it seems extreme, but any sort of blast, even small can present serious danger to people and structures from a great distance away. To reduce the danger of flying shards and implosion, you can apply 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment Systems.
• Environmental/seismic events — ground movement or strong winds, for example, may flex or warp glass. In the event of a crack or shattering of the material, 3M™ Impact Protection Systems can help keep shards within the frame and away from people.
• Forced entry/burglars/impact — again with the Impact Protection Systems!

When forced entry through glass or similar transparent material is attempted, well-applied high quality window film can provide security by the prevention of a clean hole being punched-through. This small obstacle will create a delay for entry that might be the difference between an assailant deterred and a successful one who gains unlawful access to your property and possessions.