Improve security of your home, office or shop with expertly installed window film
Security Window Film
At AWC Protect, we provide professional security window film solutions for homes, offices, shops and commercial properties. Our specialist security window films are designed to strengthen existing glass, helping to hold shattered glass together and provide an additional layer of protection for windows and glazed doors.
Whether you’re looking for security window film for your home, additional protection for a shopfront, or a practical security solution for an office or commercial building, we can recommend and professionally install the right film for your windows and requirements.
What Are Security Window Films?
Security window films are specialist, multi-layered films applied to existing glass to improve its safety, strength and security. At AWC Protect, we install XPEL VISION Safety & Security Window Film, providing an additional layer of protection for windows in homes, offices, shops and commercial properties.
The thicker film is designed to help the glass withstand greater levels of direct force and hold damaged glass together, providing an important first line of defence against attempted intrusion, unauthorised entry and accidental glass breakage.
Once professionally installed, security window film provides additional protection without requiring your existing windows to be replaced, making it a practical way to upgrade the safety and security of your property.
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What Are The Benefits of Security Window Film?
Security window film provides a practical way to improve the safety and security of existing glazing without replacing the entire window. Suitable for homes, offices, shops and commercial properties, security window films add an additional protective layer to glass while maintaining natural light and visibility.
- Increased Protection Against Forced Entry
Security window film helps strengthen existing glazing and makes it more difficult to penetrate following an impact. This can provide an additional barrier against attempted break-ins and unauthorised entry through windows and glazed doors.
- Helps Hold Shattered Glass Together
If glass is broken, security window film is designed to help hold the fragments together rather than allowing them to scatter. This can reduce the risks associated with loose and flying pieces of broken glass.
- Added Safety Against Accidental Impact
Not every broken window is the result of an attempted break-in. Security film can also provide additional protection where glass is accidentally struck or damaged, making it suitable for busy homes, workplaces, shops and other commercial environments.
- Discreet Protection
Security doesn’t have to mean bars, shutters or other highly visible measures. Security window films provide a discreet solution that maintains visibility through the glass and allows natural light into your property.
XPEL Vision Safety & Security Window Film
At AWC Protect, we install premium XPEL VISION Safety & Security Window Film, designed to provide an additional layer of safety and security for homes, offices, shops and commercial properties. Applied directly to existing glazing, XPEL security window film helps strengthen glass, hold shattered glass together and provide greater resistance against impacts and attempted intrusion.
With professional installation from AWC Protect, security window film provides a discreet and practical way to enhance your existing windows without compromising natural light, visibility or the overall appearance of your property.
Tailored for Every Home, Office & Shopfront
Every property has different security requirements, which is why our security window film installations are tailored to your home, office, shop or commercial building. Whether you want to add extra protection to vulnerable windows, strengthen a shopfront or improve the safety of workplace glazing, we’ll recommend the most suitable solution for your property.
Using XPEL VISION Safety & Security Window Film, our team can assess your existing glazing and recommend a solution based on the level of protection required, the type of glass and how the space is used.
Get in touch for a free quote and expert advice on the right security window film for your home or business.
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FAQs
Security Window Films
If you’re considering security window film for your home, office, shop or commercial property, you may have questions about how it works, the protection it provides and whether it’s suitable for your existing windows. Below, we’ve answered some of the most common questions about security window films. If you’d like more information or advice for your property, get in touch with the AWC Protect team – we’re happy to help.
What is security window film?
Security window film is a specialist multi-layered film applied to existing glass to improve its safety and security. Unlike standard window films primarily designed for solar control or privacy, security films are thicker and engineered to help strengthen glazing and hold broken glass together following an impact.
At AWC Protect, we install XPEL VISION Safety & Security Window Film for homes, offices, shops and commercial properties. It provides a discreet way to add an additional layer of protection to existing glazing without significantly changing the appearance of your windows.
How does security window film work?
Security window film works by creating a strong layer across the surface of the glass. If the window is struck and the glass breaks, the film helps hold the broken pieces together rather than allowing them to immediately separate and scatter.
This can make the glazing more resistant to penetration and create an additional obstacle during an attempted break-in. It can also reduce the risk presented by loose shards of glass following accidental damage or impact.
Does security window film prevent break-ins?
Security window film can make windows more difficult to penetrate and provide an additional barrier against attempted forced entry. While no window film should be described as completely burglar-proof, security film can help delay access through vulnerable glazing.
Even when the glass itself breaks, the film is designed to help keep the damaged glass held together. This can make gaining entry more difficult than through untreated glass and provides an additional layer of security alongside your property’s other security measures.
Can security window film be installed on existing windows?
Yes. One of the major advantages of security window film is that it can be retrofitted to many types of suitable existing glazing. This means you may be able to improve the safety and security of your windows without replacing the complete glazing system.
Before installation, the AWC Protect team can assess your windows, the type of glass and your requirements to determine the most appropriate film and installation method for your property.
Is security window film suitable for homes?
Yes. Security window film can be installed in residential properties where homeowners want to improve the safety and security of existing glazing.
It can be particularly useful for accessible ground-floor windows, glazed doors and other areas of the home where glass may represent a potential point of vulnerability. Because the film is discreet, you can add another layer of protection without installing visually intrusive measures such as bars or shutters.
Is security window film suitable for shops and shopfronts?
Security window film can be an excellent option for shops, retail units and other businesses with large areas of accessible glazing. Shopfront windows can be particularly vulnerable to accidental damage, vandalism and attempted forced entry.
Installing security film helps reinforce the existing glazing and hold damaged glass together following an impact. It provides businesses with an additional layer of protection while retaining the visibility and appearance that are important for retail environments.
Can security window film be used in offices and commercial buildings?
Yes. Security window films can be used across offices and a wide variety of commercial properties. They can be applied to suitable windows, glazed doors and other areas where additional glass safety or security is required.
Every commercial property is different, so we assess the building, existing glazing and intended purpose before recommending the most appropriate solution. This allows businesses to improve glazing security while maintaining a professional appearance and natural light.
Does security window film make windows look darker?
Security window film does not necessarily mean having dark or heavily tinted windows. Safety and security films can provide additional protection while maintaining a discreet appearance and good levels of natural light.
This makes security window film particularly useful where you want to improve protection without dramatically changing the appearance of your home, shop, office or commercial building.
What happens to security window film if the glass breaks?
If treated glass is broken, the security window film is designed to help hold the shattered pieces together. Rather than the glass immediately separating into loose fragments, the film helps retain the broken glass as a more cohesive sheet.
This can reduce the risk of loose and flying glass while also making immediate access through the damaged window more difficult. The affected glazing should then be professionally assessed and replaced as necessary.
What security window film does AWC Protect use?
At AWC Protect, we use XPEL VISION Safety & Security Window Film, a specialist solution designed to provide increased protection for existing glazing.
XPEL VISION Safety & Security Window Film uses a thicker, multi-layered construction designed to improve glass safety and provide greater resistance to direct force. It can be professionally installed across suitable residential and commercial glazing, including homes, offices, shops and other business premises.
Our team can assess your property and recommend the most suitable security window film solution based on your glazing, environment and security requirements.
