Residential Safety and Sun Control

Residential Window Safety 3M™’s Impact Protection System

Proven, Affordable Solutions Your Shield for Better Safety, Security, and Accident Prevention

The 3M Impact Protection System for glass is a virtually invisible safety system, applied to the interior of the glass, and bonded to the frame of each window. Once applied, this system provides passive, year round protection, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for greater “peace of mind”. This system has been tested to withstand up to 140 mph windloads and can be used on virtually any structure, whether it be commercial or residential. It is extremely durable and may be cleaned with almost anything, including commercial strength ammonia and Windex. If a door or window is shattered by wind, debris or crime, the 3M Impact Protection System is designed to hold shattered glass together, in place, in the frame, much like the windshield of your car.

Nothing can prevent glass from breaking; however, upon impact, this system is designed to reduce the risk of openings in the glass, and the window separating from the frame, to help prevent wind, water and debris from entering the structure. Also, it deters street crime by protecting against forced entry.

And, this system is available in solar controlling versions to reduce heat, sun, glare and harmful UV rays. In fact, these products are eligible for Federal energy tax credits. 3M is very committed to green initiatives!

Keeping your family and home out of harm’s way is our safety system’s first and most important task. The impact of unwelcome elements, like severe weather, vandalism and unexpected accidents, are all reduced with the 3M Impact Protection System. This system also helps reduce damage and injury from indoor accidents, such as children running into or throwing things at glass doors and windows.

In coastal areas, such as ours, the potential for glass breakage during tropical storms and hurricanes is particularly high. 3M Scotchshield Ultra Safety and Security Films are an excellent, invisible choice for improving security, because they seal out wind and water even when the glass is broken.

Recognizing the need to develop a film that provided superior tear resistance, 3M developed the Scotchshield product to surpass the performance of thicker monolayer standard PET films. This patented microlayer process gives the film a “rip stop” action that distances 3M from the rest of the “fragment retention” film providers.

In fact, the 3M films meet the Factory Mutual ™ Small Missile requirement and wind load requirements and the highest performance levels of the Federal Government’s GSA requirements Level 2 and 3.

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