Why Schools In Kansas City Need Security Window Film For Safety
School shootings are sharply on the rise here in the US which means it is critical for our students to be more protected. Schools, even locked ones, are an easy target because a single gunshot can readily penetrate the weakest point of any buildings–its windows. Right now, most schools don’t have bullet resistant glazing or even laminated glass, only tempered glass–which does little or nothing to keep intruders out and is easily penetrated. For these reasons, “bulletproof” glass is something for school administrations to consider. To be clear, there really is no such thing as actual “bulletproof” glass, but there is glass that is bullet-resistant. And while there are a couple different ways to make glass more resistant to bullets, window film, paired with C-bond adhesive, housed in a specialty attachment systems is one of the best options on the market today. Read more to find out why below.
The Benefits of Safety And Security Window Films For Schools In Kansas City
Safety and Security Film applied with C-Bond and attachment to frames in a specialty system is one of the best ways to protect your school from a shooter gaining entry for a number of reasons. First off, it is very cost-effective. Since schools are often working with small budgets–this makes window film accessible to schools with very little funds. Even with the cost of the film, adhesive and specialty window frame attachment system, it is much less expensive than other systems. It is also less bulky than laminated glass or bullet resistant glass layers–because it is just a thin film on top of your existing windows–but make no mistake it is still powerful enough to stop many bullets. Finally, it is effective in saving lives. Since safety and security window films keep glass in place after a bullet-strike, it gives students and staff precious time to get to away and/or hide and also more time for police to respond. This scant but important time delay could make the difference between life and death. Furthermore, by keeping the glass in place after a strike from a bullet, window film greatly reduces injuries and death from flying glass too.
Additional benefits for schools included in some safety and security window films are:
- Glare Reduction
- Energy Efficiency
- Solar Control
For more information on window film as an added layer of security for your Kansas City school, contact us at Greenlight Window Films today.