By utilizing these advanced security films with Impact Protection Adhesive (IPA), we help schools strengthen their defenses while maintaining a welcoming environment. In this blog, we will discuss the importance of shatter-resistant window films and how Sunray Window Films is playing a key role in enhancing safety in local schools.

The Need for Enhanced School Security

Schools are vulnerable to a wide variety of risks, including break-ins, natural disasters, and even potential security breaches. Windows and glass doors are often weak points that can be exploited, leading to dangerous situations. With 3M’s security films installed by Sunray Window Films, schools can bolster these vulnerable entry points and create a safer environment for everyone.

3M Ultra S800: The Ultimate in Glass Protection

The 3M Ultra S800 is one of the strongest security window films available today. Its key features include:

• Micro-layer Technology: Made up of multiple layers of durable polyester, the Ultra S800 film enhances a window’s ability to absorb impact and resist shattering, providing a robust defense against intrusions.
• Shatter Resistance: Even in the event of a high-force impact, this film holds the glass in place, significantly reducing the risk of injury from flying shards and making forced entry more difficult.
• UV Protection: In addition to its security benefits, the Ultra S800 also blocks up to 99% of UV rays, which helps reduce the fading of furniture, flooring, and valuable school equipment.

Exterior 3M S70 Security Film: A Strong Outer Defense

For external applications, the Exterior 3M S70 Security Film is a perfect partner to the Ultra S800. Here’s how it helps:

• Exterior Application: Designed for installation on the outside of windows, the S70 provides an extra layer of defense against vandalism, break-ins, and other potential threats, ensuring that windows remain secure even under severe stress.
• Weather-Resistant: The S70 film is also designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, making it an ideal solution for schools in areas prone to storms or extreme weather.
• Clear, Strong Protection: While being nearly invisible, the S70 adds significant strength to exterior windows and glass doors, preserving the aesthetic appeal of the building without sacrificing security.

Impact Protection Adhesive (IPA): Securing the Film to the Frame

Combining these high-strength films with Impact Protection Adhesive (IPA) ensures that the window and frame work together as a complete system, offering the highest level of protection. Here’s what IPA brings to the table:

• Superior Bonding: IPA securely bonds the film to the window frame, helping to prevent the glass from detaching from the frame even under extreme impact.
• Enhanced Safety: This added reinforcement reduces the risk of glass shattering, keeping students, teachers, and staff safe from flying glass in the event of an impact or attempted break-in.
• Improved Durability: The use of IPA ensures that the window film performs optimally even under repeated stress, making it an excellent long-term investment for schools.

Sunray Window Films: Installing Peace of Mind in Local Schools

At Sunray Window Films, we understand the unique security needs of educational facilities. Our team is committed to working closely with local schools to install 3M Ultra S800 and Exterior 3M S70 Security Film with Impact Protection Adhesive (IPA), providing a high level of security that integrates seamlessly with the school environment.

Why Choose Sunray Window Films?

• Expert Installation: Our team is experienced in installing security films in schools, ensuring that the films are applied efficiently and effectively to maximize protection.
• Customized Solutions: We work with each school to evaluate their specific security needs and recommend the best solutions for their windows and glass doors.
• Ongoing Support: After installation, we remain a trusted partner, offering maintenance and support to ensure the films continue to provide top-level protection for years to come.

A Safe, Secure Learning Environment

By choosing Sunray Window Films to install 3M Ultra S800 and Exterior 3M S70 Security Films in local schools, administrators are making an important investment in the safety and well-being of their students and staff. With the added strength and protection that these films provide, schools can be more secure from break-ins, severe weather, and accidents—all while maintaining a welcoming, open environment for learning.

If you’re interested in learning more about how we can help secure your school, reach out to Sunray Window Films today! Let’s work together to create a safer future for our children.

Call: 800-295-8468

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Schools need every available resource at their discretion to ensure that classes are conducted without interruption or fear. In July 2022, the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission issued program guidelines that designated $100 million in federal funding for safety improvements in both public and chartered non-public schools.

If your school hasn’t taken advantage of this grant program yet, the following information will acquaint you with the process and give you an option that will improve vulnerable glass windows and doors inside and out.

Security Improvements for Eligible Schools

When considering ways to increase student safety in the event of a natural disaster or an active shooter scenario, eligible schools need to choose options that fit with their existing security program and also meet the established criteria under the ARPA School Security guidelines.

An eligible enhancement is defined as “a physical security enhancement, equipment, inspection and screening equipment, or other expenditure included on the Authorized Equipment List (AEL).” Upgrades to better protect students and faculty include everything from securing the building perimeter to making internal architectural modifications that strengthen and fortify classrooms as well as large gathering spaces, like cafeterias and gymnasiums.

Strong Interior Improvements Offer the Most Immediate Protection from an Internal Threat

Not all physical safeguards are obvious to the naked eye — or to would-be intruders. Glass surfaces, including interior windows, sidelites, curtain walls, door vision panels, and skylights, can be fortified with 8-mil 3M™ Ultra S800 film. This Safety and Security Film is designed to protect occupants from flying glass in the event of a bomb blast, explosion, weather-related incident, or projectile from an active shooter.

The 3M™ Ultra S800 film is anchored in place with 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment (IPA) Sealant. This combination preserves the integrity of the glass even when shattered and ensures fragments adhere to the film’s surface in an unanticipated situation. And if exterior double-paned windows also need to be fortified, 7-mil 3M™ Safety S70 (7mil) Exterior film is a smart choice.

Contact the Industry Experts at Sunray® to Make Your School Safer

Sunray® Window Films has been serving Northeast Ohio and the needs of its local educational facilities since 1994. Whether you’re applying for a grant today or planning ahead for the next school year, speak with a knowledgeable expert from Sunray® about adding Safety & Security Window Film to your to-do list. We’re happy to explain how these fortifying films enhance public safety.

Want to learn more about improving school safety? Check out these articles from our blog:

• Keep Students and Teachers Safer by Taking These Four Actions
• School Safety: Two Tactics Plus One Immediate Improvement

Contact Sunray® today via email at 800.295.8468.

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A robber using a sledgehammer to break the glass of a retail store.

Help hold your glass in place during tornadoes, severe winds, earthquakes, explosions, bomb blasts, and an attempted break-in. It helps maintain the integrity of a building’s outer shell to keep wind, rain and flying glass shards from wreaking havoc inside a building. Safety & Security Window Film also reduces damage and injury from indoor incidents like running into or throwing/hitting objects at glass doors or windows.

Sunray® Safety & Security Window Film Benefits:

• Provide around-the-clock passive protection against severe weather, bomb blasts, and intruders
• Reduce fading of furnishings and saves energy
• Keep intruders at bay
• Make ordinary glass shatter and penetration resistant
• Help deter smash & grab theft
• Provide personal and property protection for homes, offices and schools

Common Applications:

• Schools
• Offices
• Government buildings
• Retail storefronts
• Residential
• Hospitals
• Display cases
• Skylights
• Balconies and guardrails
• Spontaneous Glass Breakage Protection

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