Thinking About Installing Security Film On Your Home’s Windows?
If so, good for you!
Not enough people take prepping or their home security seriously.
At least not until it’s too late.
But there’s important research you must do first before you make a purchase.
To ensure you get the right ones.
And install your window security film properly.
That’s why today I’ll use my background in Engineering, Design, and Preparedness to teach you about the following:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Best Security Window Films
What Is Security Window Film?
3 Reasons To Add Window Film
Best Places To Install The Film
Best Window Film Features
Alternative Window Security Options
How To Install Window Film
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Best Security Window Films For Sale Today
The good news is there are quite a few security films to choose from.
The bad news is it can be overwhelming to decide which is best for YOU.
We’ve put together a shortlist of the best window security films to cut through the noise and confusion:
BDF S8MC Window Film Security 8 Mil (24in X 12ft)
BDF is one of the best options for any window security DIY project.
This film will reduce property damage. How? By absorbing impacts and holding shattered glass together.
And you can buy with confidence.
Why? Because all their window films have passed all necessary testing standards and requirements.
BDF film is also crystal clear. This ensures excellent transparency and gives you 99% UV rejection as well.
The film comes with very strong adhesives to slow down any intruders.
BDF sells films that come in two common thickness options: 4 Mil and 8 Mil
You can also find a ton of different BDF film sizes in each thickness to ensure you get the perfect size for all your windows.
VViViD 12 Mil Clear Safety Anti-Shatter Film Window Protection (6ft x 5ft)
Now, if you’re looking for a security window film that’s a bit thicker, then look no further than VViViD.
This security window film is 12 Mils thick!
This means you get superior protection – even for commercial store displays!
This film also helps save energy on air conditioning.
These block sunlight and heat (90% VLT with 99% UV protection).
HOHOFILM Clear Anti Shatter Glass Film Self-Adhesive
Look, this is not the most secure window film available, but security might not be top of mind for everyone!
Now for some, the following might be hard to imagine.
But sometimes people want the cheapest option to meet the code.
Some regions and locations require security film on certain windows.
It depends on your municipality and your area’s hazard potential.
But if this happens to be YOU, then this very affordable 2 Mil window film may be exactly what you’re looking for.
What Is Security Window Film?
Window film is a thin but strong piece of transparent plastic.
One that’s designed to adhere to the inside of your windows to create a stronger bond.
We all know if you hit a glass window with a baseball bat it will shatter.
And it will leave a gaping hole in the window.
Making it easy to blast out the remaining shards hanging from the windowsill.
But security window film holds all the shards together.
This helps avoid a fast forced entry AND flying shards of glass.
Turning a 5-second forced entry situation into over a minute delay (or longer).
That may not seem like much of a delay, but here’s the thing, burglars always take the path of least resistance.
Every second in delay can mean the difference between getting loot or getting caught.
So even a few seconds of delay is a significant deterrent!
The bottom line is: security window film makes your home much harder to enter. Thus, safer.
Watch this excellent overview video below to catch up on Security Window Film Basics:
↓ Security Glass Basics – What You Need To Know ↓
3. Security Screens
This option might be appealing to homeowners.
Instead of adding a transparent film to your windows, you upgrade your window screens.
These are newer and more proprietary options and are not a DIY project option yet…
Plus, I tend to worry about quick egress with these screens.
How easy and quick are they to remove if you need to escape a fire?
I haven’t found a great answer to this question yet.
But feel free to investigate if these seem a better solution for YOU.
4. Upgraded Window Locks / Alarms Sensors
Some people add security lock upgrades and alarm sensors to all their home windows.
Sometimes these are in addition to and sometimes instead of security window film.
And these can be helpful but not worth it.
Upgraded locks don’t provide as much security as people think.
Why? Because preventing a window from sliding open is useless if a burglar can break out the glass.
A wise burglar will break the window out and lay a thick cloth over the shards.
This allows them to safely slip into the home with ease – with NO need to slide the window open at all…
But if a burglar can’t shatter the glass in the first place, they can’t gain entry or access to even the most basic window locks!
So, after considering alternatives, I believe window security film is the best home fortification option.
Not only do they provide protection from break-ins, but they’re also transparent.
When installed properly, you can’t even tell they are on your windows.
With security film – the burglar will quickly realize, “this is not an ordinary window.”
They will likely shatter it, realize it has security film on it, and get the hell out of there FAST.
There’s no way they’ll risk all the noise necessary to bash it in over several minutes with a crowbar.
Burglars also know they can often get away will a single quick crash noise.
Someone might wake up to a single crash sound but quickly drift back to sleep after a few minutes.
But quick and quiet entry is not possible with window security film.
With a window security film, you’re essentially buying a forced entry time delay.
A delay of anywhere from 20 seconds to over a few minutes AND preventing the quiet break-ins…
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How To Install Security Window Film
Like any DIY project, if you take your time and do the job right, you can do it as well as any professional.
But if you rush the job and don’t take the time to do your research, you can screw it up big time.
Here are a few videos showing you how to install security window film properly. Watch them all and you’ll have the knowledge you need to tackle this DIY project:
↓ Installing Security Film ↓
↓ Window Security Film Installation Guide ↓
Note: IF possible, try to secure the film across the window AND to the frame as well.
Otherwise, someone can bust out the entire window from its frame.
Sure, installing it that way won’t be as easy.
But by securing the film to the glass AND frame, you’re making it a much stronger (harder to enter) location.
Try finding a strong bonding agent or strong caulk to run a bead along the frame.
Final Thoughts
Too many people only focus on their home alarm systems and motion lights.
But if you want true home fortification and security you MUST protect your windows as well.
Windows are the most vulnerable entry points people forget to protect.
Don’t be like most people, do yourself and your family a huge favor and protect them with security window film.
Otherwise, you may end up wishing you had a “do-over.” But there are no “do-overs” in home security.
You either make it a priority today or wish you “shoulda” later…
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