Stay Safe. Stay Secure.

Most buildings incorporate glass, whether it is in the form of traditional windows, skylights or glass partitions, and whilst the benefits of glazing are clear, as a fragile material it can also lead to potentially dangerous and damaging situations. With a range of specialist products available, The Window Film Company can help alleviate these threats.

Products in this range are typically clear in appearance, meaning that high levels of protection can be achieved without altering the look of glass.

Safety film

The function of safety film is simple. Its job is to ensure that if glass does break, it does so in what is deemed to be a safe fashion, and this is achieved by holding fractured glass in place in the event of a breakage, preventing it from falling away from the pane and causing potential injury or harm.

Glass of a certain size and in specific locations is required to meet certain safety standards, as set out in the Building Regulations Approved Document K. The standard required is BS EN 12600 and it applies in examples such as floor to ceiling partitions or glass doors. Pre-existing safety glass will be signified by a kite mark, but in the absence of the appropriate glass, professionally installed safety window film will help by immediately upgrading glass to the necessary standard.

Security film

Window film can add an extra layer of security to glazing by making it harder to break. Whilst film cannot protect glass from breaking in the face of a prolonged and sustained attack, it does serve to make glass more resistant and will deter potential intruders whilst also protecting against accidental damage. Security window film is available in a range of grades and thicknesses, providing different levels of protection and performance.

Security film can also be applied in conjunction with other films to deliver additional security elements such as privacy and graffiti protection. It can also be printed upon to incorporate graphics or branding, providing a bespoke and professional looking security solution.

Blast protection film

The need for bomb-blast protection is a sad fact of life for certain types of buildings. The Window Film Company is a Madico SafetyShield Premier Partner and as such is in a position to provide and install the world-renowned range of Madico safety films and attachment systems.

When film is applied in conjunction with an attachment system it is possible to deliver a high level of protection from blasts and other extreme situations. The systems work by anchoring the protective layer of window film to the frame itself, ensuring that the window is kept within the frame in the event of an explosion – protecting those within from flying glass.

Bomb-blast protection is a hugely serious issue, with each situation requiring a risk assessment alongside a full and detailed survey before a film or attachment system recommendation or installation can take place. The Window Film Company's staff have undergone specific training in correctly matching the appropriate system with the appropriate requirement and are able to guide clients through each of the necessary steps when ordering and installing bomb-blast protection.

For more information about any of the films or attachment systems offered by The Window Film Company, please contact a member of the team by calling 01494 794477 or emailing info@windowfilm.co.uk