Increase School Safety With 3M™ Window Film

3M™ Window Film has proven to help enhance school safety measures within school campuses across the country. Within the last decade, the United States has seen a rise in active shooter incidents inside public and private schools. 3M™ Window Film is recommended to help retrofit existing windows by adding a layer of protection to slow unwanted entry. IES Window Films has installed hundreds of feet of 3M™ Safety and Security Film on schools to protect school campuses from dangers. 3M film also offers sun control benefits, including lowering heat, reducing glare, blocking UV rays from fading furniture and flooring and decreasing high energy costs related to keeping campus buildings cool. Speak to an experienced school safety film expert today.

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Speak to one of our school safety film experts about how we can improve the security of your school campuses’ glass doors, windows and partitions. We offer a variety of solutions that can enhance your existing security and keep students, staff, faculty and administration safe. Contact us today.

When combined with 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment, 3M™ Scotchshield™ Ultra Safety & Security Window Film can delay intruders and provide up to two full additional minutes for emergency responders to arrive.

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99.9

Block UV rays

Having 3M™ Window Film installed is like adding SPF 99 to your glass.

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Lower Energy Costs

3M™ Window Film pays for itself in energy savings in an average of 36 months.

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Add Protection

3M™ Safety & Security Films are made of 28 tear-resistant layers that offer unbeatable safety.

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Unmatched

Strong Warranty

3M offers a lifetime, nationwide manufacturer’s warranty for residential and automotive window film, along with a comprehensive commercial warranty.
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Reduce Heat

3M™ Sun Control Window Film can reduce temperatures in direct sunlight by as much as 9⁰ F.

Looking outside through shattered glass held in place by 3m safety and security films.
Looking outside through shattered glass held in place by 3m safety and security films.

The Science Behind 3M™ Safety & Security Window Films

What is 3M™ Safety & Security Film?

A window film, sometimes referred to as a tint, is a thin laminate film that can be installed on the interior or exterior of glass. 3M™ Safety & Security Films are built to be strong and nearly tear resistant – which means an added layer of security for your school campus. For instance, 3M’s Ultra Series of the window security film is about 8 mil (or 0.20 mm) thick and has a tensile strength of 32,000 psi with a break strength of 255 pounds.

How does 3M Safety Film Work?

After impact, the film works by firmly holding together shattered glass fragments, preventing the glass shards from flying and hurting people or damaging property. The film’s performance increases when it is paired with an Impact Protection Adhesive, which firmly attaches the film to the edge of the glass frame. 3M™ Window Films, Ultra Prestige Series is a film that not only offers a security shield but also provides solar control film protection. The films are constructed using 200 layers of very thin films, each one specifically placed to deflect the unwanted effects of the sun, including infrared heat, UV rays, solar energy and more. These films can help block heat, reduce high costs associated with keeping your school facilities cool, reduce glare, stop UV rays from fading furniture and flooring and add privacy.

What makes 3M films different?

3M is a global company known for its science, innovation and technology. It’s 3M™ Safety and Security Films are no exception. 3M’s safety films have been placed under a series of tests, including against spontaneous glass breakage, seismic events and low-force glass impacts. The films have proven to hold glass together firmly after repeated impact (such as someone hitting a glass window – like an unwanted burglar or rioter) for up to two full minutes, which provides additional time for emergency responders to arrive.

Commercial Security

Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio

Protect Schools
from Outside Dangers
with 3M Security Film

Protection from active shooter events has become a high priority for schools across the nation. This is one reason why the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati added 3M™ Scotchshield™ Safety & Security Window Film, Ultra S900 and 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment System to its more than 2,000-square-feet of glass.

We Are Your School Safety Window Film Experts

IES window Films has installed 3M™ Window Film on a variety of school campuses throughout the Sunshine State and beyond. Our in-house team has received specialized training on installation and the different window film solutions that 3M offers. Here is a look at some of the films that can keep dangers out of your school campus.

Large windows in a school cafeteria cast natural sunlight into the room and can be protected by 3M window film.

Improve School Comfort with Prestige Series

3M™ Sun Control Window Films, Prestige Series offers top-of-the-line sun protection for your school facilities that can help stop eye strain, prevent fading and other harmful effects of the sun. These solar films:

  • Reject up to 97 percent of infrared light, making your place of business more comfortable and more affordable to cool
  • Slow wear and tear on your facilities HVAC system
  • Allow for plenty of natural light inside to help raise employee morale and productivity
  • Available in both stylish tint and virtually clear options
  • Block up to 99.9 percent of the sun’s harmful UV rays, which is the leading cause of fading furniture and flooring. Ultimately, this reduces replacement costs.
  • Endorsed by the Skin Cancer Foundation
  • Come with a comprehensive manufacturer warranty
Large bay windows, which can be protected by 3M window film, cast sunshine into a classroom lined with tables and chairs.

Improve School Safety & Comfort with Ultra Prestige Series

The Ultra Prestige Series of 3M Window Film is one of the most technologically advanced security films on the market – with sun control capabilities alongside security protection. These school safety films:

  • Combine strong, micro-layered, tear-resistant Ultra Series films with the added advantage of Prestige Series solar films.
  • Offer high visual light transmission providing excellent aesthetics
  • Come as both a tint or clear option to not change the look of your business from the outside
  • Provide up to 97% heat-producing infrared rejection, providing lower heat and decreased energy bills
  • Low interior and exterior reflectivity
  • Block 99.9% of the sun’s UV rays, the leading cause of fading
  • Reduce glare by up to 46%
Large bay windows, which can be protected by 3M window film, cast sunshine into a classroom lined with tables and chairs.
Shattered window in which the glass is held together by a safety film.
Shattered window in which the glass is held together by a safety film.

Improve School Safety with Ultra Series

3M™ Safety and Security Film, Ultra Series offers the top-of-the-line layer of security for school glass doors, windows and partitions. These films:

  • Have demonstrated superior performance over standard polyester films in blast and impact events.
  • Help protect people from flying glass shards, one of the most common causes of blast related injuries and fatalities
  • Provide increased security of your business and provides against protection from unwanted intruders, such as burglars or rioters
  • Can be combined with 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment Systems for additional safety and security
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A woman carrying folders is walking through a frosted glass door.

Add Privacy and Style to Areas of Your School Campus

We also offer a wide range of 3M™ Privacy Films, including blackout films, frosted films, mirrored films and more. These solutions are perfect to add areas of your facilities where you want to block the view. If you are looking to add style, consider 3M™ FASARA™ Glass Finishes, which come in a variety of textures and designs. Speak to one of our film experts today.

Why Choose IES Window Films

As a 3M™ Authorized Premier Dealer, we have trained, experienced 3M tint experts on staff who can help you choose the right 3M window film series to lower heat, reduce glare and add comfort and privacy to your space. We are also 3M™ Certified, which means that our team has completed additional training and certification to demonstrate competency, knowledge and installation experience. We have built an impeccable reputation through our outstanding commitment to quality and keen desire to provide our customers with a safer, more beautiful living environment.

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