Tempered glass is widely used in many commercial spaces, including storefronts, offices, and other high-traffic areas, due to its strength and shatter-resistant properties. While tempered glass offers some advantages over traditional glass, it’s not without its limitations, particularly when it comes to security.
At TN Security, we understand the unique challenges businesses face with tempered glass and how security window film can be a potential game-changer. Here’s a closer look at common issues with tempered glass and how security window film can help protect your business.
Many business owners mistakenly believe that tempered glass offers significant protection against intruders. While it’s stronger than standard glass, the glass can weaken if it has a low impact resistance due to uneven cooling in the manufacturing process or scratches on the surface after tempering. This presents a significant security flaw for businesses storing valuable items or handling sensitive information.
Without additional reinforcements, tempered glass alone does not provide the level of protection most businesses need to deter or delay forced entry.
Tempered glass can withstand some impact but does little to protect a building during extreme weather events. Heavy winds, flying debris, and hail can still shatter tempered glass, creating dangerous conditions inside the building and potentially leading to further structural damage.
Tempered glass can spontaneously break without any external force. This can happen while the glass is being processed, stored, or transported and even when being installed or used. It can happen due to glass quality defects such as impurities, uneven tampering, or uneven/offset stress distribution.
Security window film is an ideal solution to enhance the protective qualities of tempered glass in a business setting. By adding an invisible layer of strength and resilience to your existing glass, security window film offers multiple benefits that help mitigate the risks of tempered glass alone.
Security window film is designed to effectively hold glass together, even when broken. In case of impact, the film acts as a protective membrane, preventing glass from shattering into loose fragments. This minimizes hazards to employees, customers, and valuables, keeping the glass intact and the business secure.
Unlike tempered glass alone, security window film significantly increases the time it takes for an intruder to penetrate the glass. The film binds and strengthens the glass, creating a tough barrier that deters quick entry attempts. In high-stakes security situations, this delay can be crucial, buying valuable time for security systems to alert authorities or for employees to take necessary precautions.
Installing security window film is far more cost-effective than replacing entire glass units. For businesses concerned with security but facing budget constraints, TN Security’s window film provides an economical solution that doesn’t require replacing tempered glass. This protects your investment and reduces the need for frequent glass replacement due to vandalism or break-ins.
Our security window film helps prevent break-ins and acts as an added layer of protection against natural disasters. In severe weather, the film allows the glass to withstand flying debris and high winds, minimizing the risk of shattering. This protective layer not only keeps your business safer during storms but also reduces the chances of damage to interior assets.
Contact TN Security today if you’re ready to reinforce your business with security window film. Our team is here to assess your needs, answer any questions, and help you find the right window film solution to keep your business safe.
