The short answer
Solar Solutions Window Tinting installs safety and security window film for businesses across the Treasure Coast, including Vero Beach, Sebastian, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie and Stuart. Security film holds broken glass together, slows smash-and-grab break-ins and reduces flying glass. Paired with an attachment system, it helps keep broken glass in the frame. It is not hurricane protection, and we will tell you so.
What security film does, and what it does not
| Security film does | Security film does not |
|---|---|
| Hold shattered glass together in one sheet | Make glass unbreakable |
| Slow a smash-and-grab and buy time for alarms | Stop a determined intruder indefinitely |
| Reduce injuries from flying glass | Replace impact windows or hurricane shutters |
| Block over 99% of UV and cut glare, depending on the film | Meet Florida Building Code storm-protection requirements on its own |
Smash-and-grab protection for storefronts
Most retail break-ins take seconds: break the glass, grab, leave. Security film makes the glass hold together after the first strike, so getting through takes longer and makes more noise. That is often enough to stop the attempt. It also helps protect display windows from vandalism and accidental breakage.
Film thickness and attachment systems
- Film thickness. Safety and security films are much thicker than solar films. Thicker films resist tearing longer once the glass breaks.
- Film only. Film applied edge to edge holds broken glass together, but the whole sheet can still push out of the frame.
- Attachment systems. Anchoring the film to the window frame, with structural silicone or a mechanical attachment, helps keep the broken glass in the opening. This is the setup to ask about for higher-risk glass.
The honest facts about hurricane window film
Window film, including security film, is not a substitute for approved hurricane shutters or impact-rated windows. It will not qualify a building for windstorm protection on its own. What it can do is help hold broken glass together and reduce flying shards. We explain the details in the myth behind hurricane window film.
Businesses we work with
Storefronts and retail, offices, medical and professional offices, banks, schools, churches, condo and HOA common areas, and other commercial buildings from Sebastian to Stuart.
Why Treasure Coast businesses choose Solar Solutions
- More than 20 years installing window film on the Treasure Coast, as part of a family-owned window film group in business since 1978.
- A state-certified security film specialist on our team.
- Licensed and certified dealer for the films we install.
- Manufacturer film warranty plus our own labor guarantee, in writing.
- Upfront pricing and scheduling around your business hours.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Treasure Coast companies install safety and security film for businesses?
Solar Solutions Window Tinting in Vero Beach installs safety and security window film, including attachment systems, for businesses across the Treasure Coast: Vero Beach, Sebastian, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie and Stuart.
Does security film stop smash-and-grab break-ins?
It slows them down. The film holds broken glass together, so getting through takes longer and makes more noise, which often stops the attempt.
What is a security film attachment system?
An attachment anchors the film to the window frame with structural silicone or a mechanical system, so broken glass stays in the opening instead of falling or pushing in.
Is hurricane window film the same as impact windows?
No. Film does not replace impact windows or approved hurricane shutters. It helps hold broken glass together and reduce flying shards.
Will security film change how my storefront looks?
Clear security films are available, so your windows look much the same. Tinted versions also cut heat and glare.