Safety & Security

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Window film is generally known for its energy efficiency and ability to block heat and UV rays. But did you know that it can also be used to strengthen security? Windows are mostly made of glass, which is easily breakable. While some glass is stronger than others, most glass can be broken without too much effort. Glass makes businesses and homes more vulnerable in the event of an accident, break-in, or natural disaster. That’s where window security film comes into play.

Window Security Film Adds an Extra Layer of Defense

WAO Garage offers 3M Safety & Security Window Film to give your home or business added protection. Window security film makes the glass harder to penetrate. Even though the glass may shatter once broken, the film will hold the glass fragments together. For high-crime areas or areas more prone to natural disasters, window security film can give you an extra layer of defense.
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Using Window Security Film to Deter Burglaries & Break-ins

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Although you may live in a safe neighborhood, you may be surprised at the number of burglaries that take place in the U.S. Around 48,000 burglaries happen every day, over half of which involve forcible entry. Security cameras and alarms are one way to protect yourself, but you can take it one step further with window security film to deter intruders.
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Protect Against Storm Damage & Natural Disasters

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Storms and natural disasters can come without much warning. Shattered window glass can be dangerous or even deadly in a storm. So when the weather changes course for the worse, you want to make sure that you’re already protected. Window security film holds the shattered glass in place to keep it from flying around and causing further damage and injury. The film also creates a protective barrier to reduce the likelihood of water damage to your property from a storm by holding the broken glass intact.

3M Safety & Security Window Film is even more effective when combined with their impact protection attachment (IPA) systems. Together, they offer increased protection against seismic events such as earthquakes. There’s also window security film designed to protect against explosions, as flying glass shards is a common cause of blast-related injuries and death.

Other Benefits of Window Security Film

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While window security film gives you another layer of defense against break-ins, storms, and damage, it also offers additional benefits.
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UV Protection

Security film blocks up to 99% of UV rays. Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays is harmful to your health. It increases your risk for skin cancer and causes premature aging and sunburn. UV rays and solar heat also cause colors to fade, which can ruin your furniture, artwork, and other valuables.
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Light Transfer

Even though window film blocks UV rays, it still allows natural light to pass through. The amount of visible light transmitted is only reduced by a small percentage. Not to mention, compared to covering your windows with plywood, window film provides a much more attractive security solution.
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Energy Efficiency

One of the top reasons people install window film is to increase their home’s energy efficiency. You can still do that using window security film, as it also rejects solar energy and reduces heat gain. We often recommend 3M Safety & Security Window Film Ultra Series for the combined benefits of security and solar films.
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3M Pro Shop Window Film Dealer Serving Hampton Roads, North Eastern NC & OBX

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WAO Garage is a proud member of the 3M Pro Shop Dealer Network. Earning this designation indicates our commitment to using only the highest quality of materials and providing top-tier service. When installed by a 3M Pro Shop Dealer like WAO Garage, your investment is backed by 3M’s generous window film warranty.

Let Us Help Protect Your Home or Business
with 3M Security Film

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We know how much your home or business means to you, and that’s why we want to help you protect it. Window security film is just one of the many options we have here at WAO Garage.

Contact us today by calling 252-435-6789 or filling out the form for more information and to speak to one of our window film specialists.