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Safety and Security Films

These films will protect buildings during destructive weather conditions, earthquakes, bomb blasts, explosions, or smash and grab burglaries. It helps maintain the integrity of a structure's outer shell to keep wind, rain and flying glass fragments from wreaking havoc inside the structure. Our films can also reject harmful UV rays, which cause fading and lower energy costs.

3M Ultra Flex system

3M Safety and Security Films are one of the most vigorously tested window films out there. Windstorms, bomb blasts, flying objects, we have tested them all to make sure our films not only meet, but exceeds industry standards for impact and tear resistance. Our most durable system in severe conditions is the 3M Ultra flex system.

How it Works

This system combines the elasticity of the 3M Ultra Safety and Security Window Film and Dow Corning 995 Silicone Structural Adhesive system that creates a more flexible membrane to capture and absorb the impact energy. 3M Ultra flex Window System allows the frame to bend and twist to accommodate a variety of impact stresses, increasing personal safety from flying glass. For ease of use, the Ultra flex System offers a simple, more cost effective attachment system when compared to more bulky mechanical attachment alternatives. The Ultra flex System will replace the window gasket and blend with the frame system to look as good as the gasket it replaces.

More than just glass protection

Although it’s main job is protection, safety and security window films can also alleviate sun control problems. When a tinted safety or security film that is selected, you receive additional benefits from the film such as reduces energy costs from reflected heat, reduced glare and improved comfort.

A national retail chain recently experienced a break-in at a store in Stuart, Florida. Burglars smashed through the windows, reached in, and quickly grabbed $35,000 worth of jewelry, before police officers could respond to the store’s security alarm. The company wanted to do something to defend its assets in the event of another burglary attempt.


Tested Tough


To increase public safety, lawmakers developed human impact standards mandating specific strength levels for glass. Climate Insulating Products carries only window films that pass and meet certain standards. All installers are certified to install safety and security film. To reach the required levels, glass had to be tempered or heat strengthened, however annealed glass needs window film or other enhancements to achieve compliance when necessary. The two most commonly accepted human impact standards are:
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z 97.1 – testing involves glass impact of 100 and 150 foot pounds, the standard most commonly used for residential applications.
Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) Code Federal Regulations (CFR) 1201, category II – testing involves glass impact of 400 foot pounds, the standard more commonly used for commercial applications.
ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Cat I and II
General Services Administration (GSA) Level 3b United Facilities Criteria (UFC)
ASTM Large Missile Level C and Small Missile requirements
Underwriters Laboratory UL972 Forced Entry requirements
Factory Mutual FM Approvals 4350 Small Missile
EN356, level P2A


Flexible Application
From corporate and retail to hospitality and educational applications, Climate Insulating Products offers high-performance films that can help you control or even eliminate the danger and damage caused by broken glass in new construction and retrofit projects. Strong, clear safety and security films offer a broad range of solar and aesthetic solutions to compliment the demands of any commercial project.

Protecting your windows is perhaps one of the most important factors in securing your home or office in a hurricane. Since Hurricane Andrew, many of South Florida's building codes have been changed to emphasize stronger structures and impact resistant windows. The glass in any building is the weakest point of the structure. It is of the utmost importance to secure these areas effectively. During Hurricane Andrew, many homes sustained severe roof damage primarily because the windows did not stay intact. 3M Scotchshield helps maintain the integrity of the buildings outer shell to help keep wind, rain, and flying glass shards from wreaking havoc inside the building.

Protecting your windows is perhaps one of the most important factors in securing your home or office in a hurricane. Since Hurricane Andrew, many of South Florida's building codes have been changed to emphasize stronger structures and impact resistant windows. The glass in any building is the weakest point of the structure. It is of the utmost importance to secure these areas effectively. During Hurricane Andrew, many homes sustained severe roof damage primarily because the windows did not stay intact. 3M Scotchshield helps maintain the integrity of the buildings outer shell to help keep wind, rain, and flying glass shards from wreaking havoc inside the building.


3M Scotchshield Ultraflex Window Systems:

  • Provides 24 hour invisible shutterless protection

  • has a unique bilateral weave gives strongest protection, tear & puncture resistant

  • no need for storage

  • no heavy installation when a hurricane is on its way

  • passes or exceeds many impact tests, ANSIZ-97, CSPCATII, GSA Security Criteria, Dade County Small Missile Impact Protocol, Factory Mutual Test

  • has a unique bilateral weave gives strongest protection, tear & puncture resistant

  • passes or exceeds many impact tests, ANSIZ-97, CSPCATII, GSA Security Criteria, Dade County Small Missile Impact Protocol, Factory Mutual Test

Home Window Tinting

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Exceeds 130 mph windspeed requirements

  • Does not require any additional installation or maintenance once it is on

  • Will not obstruct your view or detract from the appearance of your home

  • 3M backed lifetime warranty

  • no need for storage

  • no heavy installation when a hurricane is on its way


TROPIC TINT

317 S. Federal Highway · Stuart, FL 34994
 772-283-7100 Fax: 772-223-0046

436 Skipper Lane · Port St Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 492-0123

1050 10th Place · Vero Beach, FL 34960
(772) 492-0123

16322 Port Dickinson Dr. · Jupiter FL 33477
(561) 427-6868

888-571-3636


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