Safety & Security
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The Madico® SafetyShield Premier Partner Program (MSPP) is an elite group of safety film professionals who sell and install advanced SafetyShield film and attachment systems. Premier Partners have undergone extensive training through the SafetyShield program in order to ensure the proper implementation of these sophisticated systems.
Clear Anti-Intrusion Film for Schools
Product Details
Madico Clear and Solar safety and security films provide 24-hour, passive protection against common threats. With the application of safety and security films, your glazing is secured, protecting both occupants and property. The Colorado Department of Education is offering their Stronger Connections Grant (SCG) which may be used for for safety and security. For details, click here.
Protects against:
- Accidental impacts (with Safety Glazing Intrusion)
- Vandalism
- Severe weather
Benefits:
- 24/7 Safety & Security: Film holds shattered glass together to protect against intruders and vandalism.
- Cost Effective: Installing these security film systems is typically more affordable and less disruptive than replacing with windows of similar performance capabilities.
- Appearance: Provides invisible safety and security.
- Extensively Tested
- Professionally Installed
In addition, Madico safety and security film blocks unwanted ultraviolet ray exposure without changing the appearance of the glass.
Madico safety and security films have been extensively tested by independent testing facilities, and meet safety glazing criteria as defined by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in addition to Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
Anchoring System
Madico’s Wet Glaze anchoring system helps increase the performance of daylight, applied by transferring the energy from an impact to the entire opening.
Wet Glaze
In the event of glass breakage, the Wet Glaze Anchoring System, when combined with Madico Safety window films, is designed to absorb and disburse the energy that the filmed glass is subjected to, and transfer the reduced load over the entire glazed opening. By absorbing and distributing the load, the system is designed to retain the filmed glass in the opening, and thus reduce the probability of glass fragments and debris from entering the room.
The Wet Glaze system is economically viable in retrofit applications, and is built around a triangular sealant joint connecting the film to the supporting framing members. To achieve acceptable performance, a very high-performance sealant must be used. We recommend Dow Corning® 995 Silicone Structural Adhesive or GE SCS2000 SilPruf™ Sealant.
Madico View Control Films
1. Improved privacy: Safety and security window films can also improve privacy by making it more difficult for people to see inside the building. This can be particularly beneficial for glass located in busy or high-traffic areas.
2. Controlled daytime view: View Control film systems can enable the person within the building to see out while limiting or even preventing the person outside the building from seeing in. These systems are often called “one-way” or “dual-reflective”.
Anti-Intrusion Film for Churches
Product Details
Madico Clear and Solar safety and security films provide 24-hour, passive protection against common threats. With the application of safety and security films your glazing is secured protecting both occupants and property.
Protects against:
- Accidental impacts (with Safety Glazing Intrusion)
- Vandalism
- Severe weather
Benefits:
- 24/7 Safety & Security: film holds shattered glass together to protect against intruders and vandalism.
- Cost Effective: Installing these security film systems is typically more affordable and less disruptive than replacing with windows of similar performance capabilities.
- Appearance: Provides invisible safety and security.
- Extensively Tested
- Professionally Installed
In addition, Madico safety and security film blocks unwanted ultraviolet ray exposure without changing the appearance of the glass.
Madico safety and security films have been extensively tested by independent testing facilities and meet safety glazing criteria as defined by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in addition to Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
Anchoring System
Madico’s Wet Glaze anchoring system helps increase the performance of daylight, applied by transferring the energy from an impact to the entire opening.
Wet Glaze
In the event of glass breakage, the Wet Glaze Anchoring System, when combined with Madico Safety window films, is designed to absorb and disburse the energy that the filmed glass is subjected to, and transfer the reduced load over the entire glazed opening. By absorbing and distributing the load, the system is designed to retain the filmed glass in the opening, and thus reduce the probability of glass fragments and debris from entering the room.
The Wet Glaze system is economically viable in retrofit applications and is built around a triangular sealant joint connecting the film to the supporting framing members. To achieve acceptable performance, a very high-performance sealant must be used. We recommend Dow Corning® 995 Silicone Structural Adhesive or GE SCS2000 SilPruf™ Sealant.
Madico View Control Films
1. Improved privacy: Safety and security window films can also improve privacy by making it more difficult for people to see inside the building. This can be particularly beneficial for glass located in busy or high-traffic areas.
2. Controlled day time view: View Control film systems can enable the person within the building to see out while limiting or even preventing the person outside the building from seeing in. These systems are often called “one-way” or “dual-reflective”.
Window Safety & Security Film Benefits
-Stands up to Mother Nature
Safety & security films are engineered so glass is shatter-resistant against high-powered winds and storms, preventing water and wind-borne debris from entering.
-Reduces Hazards from Explosions
Broken glass is one of the main causes of death or injury during an explosion. Window security films reduce these hazards by keeping shattered glass together.
-Leaves Criminals Empty Handed
By holding shattered glass together, our window security laminate films deter and slow smash-and-grabbers, because they can’t get in quickly. Also, looters can be prevented from entering.
-Is Cost Effective Against Vandalism
Our graffiti-free film is an economic solution to defaced windows and glass, allowing you to easily replace the film instead of the glass.
-Provides Solar Protection
Our window safety films block up to 99% of the sun’s UV rays, which can lead to premature aging of the skin and even skin cancer. Summertime heat and glare are dramatically decreased.
-Is Manufacturer Warrantied
Our safety and security films are covered by a Manufacturer’s Warranty in North America. Email us for more details!
Natural Disasters and Accidents
Window Breakage
Flying debris during major storms like hurricanes and tornadoes is one of the leading causes of death and injury, according to the National Weather Service. Potential for building damage and human injury significantly increases when hurricane and tornado-force winds pick up loose debris and send it flying.
Common debris picked up by winds during severe storms may include:
- Signs
- Lawn furniture
- Trees
- Roofing and siding material from nearby buildings
- Loose plywood
- Unsecured small objects
During a storm, your home or business’s windows are the most susceptible to the potential damage of debris. When they’re not properly secured, flying objects can crash through windows and threaten the safety of occupants inside.
Loose Shards of Glass
If rogue debris enters through your windows, another threat emerges — shattered glass. A single square foot of glass can produce up to 200 fragments, and during a storm with high winds, they can travel several feet in all directions at a high velocity. Loose shards of glass are incredibly dangerous, which is why it’s crucial to stay away from windows during hurricanes and tornadoes.
Overall Occupant Safety
When the integrity of your home or business’s windows is threatened during a destructive storm, occupant safety is at risk. The possibility of severe injury can come from flying debris unexpectedly crashing through a window or the shattered remnants of your window afterward. While a broken window from a storm is upsetting, the safety of your family or employees is of the utmost importance, making hurricane or tornado safety key.
How Madico Window Film Can Help
Madico is committed to providing window films for residential and commercial buildings that can withstand whatever severe weather throws your way. When designing buildings for storm-prone areas, trust Madico to keep your windows and your occupants safe.
Our safety and security films provide 24/7 protection against accidents involving flying glass. Madico’s anti-shatter film, like SafetyShield®, increases your windows’ durability during storms, and features a strong adhesive layer designed to hold in place and contain shards of broken glass. All of our safety and security films are extensively tested to meet criteria outlined by CPSC, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and Underwriters Laboratories.
SafetyShield® natural disaster mitigation window films have:
- A longitudinal tensile strength averaging 28,000 pounds per square inch MD/TD
- A traverse tensile strength averaging 36,000 pounds per square inch MD/TD
- Break strengths ranging from 210-450 pounds per inch
- Yield strengths of 14,000 pounds per square inch average MD/TD
Our safety and security films also offer round-the-clock protection against flying debris breaking through your home or business’s windows during natural disasters. These films, including Madico’s Clear film, are shatter-resistant in high-powered storms and can prevent water and wind-borne debris from entering your home.
Our Clear natural disaster mitigation window film has:
- A tensile strength averaging 25,000 pounds per square inch MD/TD
- Break strengths ranging from 100-325 pounds per inch
- Peel strengths ranging from 3 to 6 pounds per inch
- Single and multi-ply structure options
Explore more of Madico’s options for natural disaster mitigation window films today so you can begin designing buildings for storm-prone areas.
School Safety
In the wake of recent school attacks, there is a growing awareness of the need for additional school safety measures. In fact, a poll found that 84% of Americans believe that schools need to do more to improve security.
Safety and Security films, like the SafetyShield SS800 and SS1500, can significantly slow down forced entry, often allowing enough time for those inside to find a safe place, and for First-Responders to arrive. SafetyShield 1500 is one of only two safety films that have fully passed UL 972 certification testing. This standard focuses on evaluating the performance and resistance of glazing materials against forced entry attempts, such as physical attacks or break-in attempts.
Are window films ballistic resistant?
After recent shootings in public places, including schools, building managers and officials are now often considering the use of safety film as an additional layer on the existing glass to upgrade windows and make them resistant to bullets. It’s important to recommend the right solution in such situations, to ensure that students and the public are adequately protected; and that the company providing the solution shares relevant test data.
Window film is also a cost-effective way to improve school safety. There are numerous grants and funds available to help schools pay for this type of security. For example, Virginia, Texas, Missouri, and a number of other states have recently issued grants that may be used, in part, for intrusion mitigation and perimeter security. Campus Safety Magazine tracks the news of available grants here.
-Perimeter Protection
-These security film systems can make windows more difficult to break and remain in place following a break, giving those inside time to react or seek a safe location.
-Vision control
-Safety and security window films can also improve privacy, by making it more difficult for people to see inside the building during the daytime. This can be particularly beneficial for glass located in busy or high-traffic areas.
-Energy Savings
-Safety and security window films can also help schools save on energy costs, by reducing the amount of heat that enters or escapes the building. This can be particularly beneficial in areas with extreme temperatures.
-Cost Effective
-Safety and security window film systems are cost-effective solutions for schools that need to upgrade their perimeter security measures. Installing these security film systems is typically more affordable and less disruptive than replacing existing windows with those of similar performance capabilities.
SafetyShield Film Options:
SafetyShield 800 Optivision 25
Performance Guides:
Madico Architectural Film Performance Measurements
Madico Film Installation Guide
Glazing Protection
-Stands up to Mother Nature
Our safety & security films are engineered so glass is shatter-resistant against high-powered winds and storms, preventing water and wind-borne debris from entering.
-Is Cost Effective Against Vandalism
Our graffiti-free film is an economic solution to defaced windows and glass, allowing you to easily replace the film instead of the window or glass.
-Reduces Hazards from Explosions
Broken glass is one of the main causes of death or injury during an explosion. Madico window security films reduce these hazards by keeping shattered glass together.
-Leaves Criminals Empty Handed
By holding shattered glass together, our window security laminate films deter and slow smash-and-grabbers because they can't get in quickly. Also, looters can be prevented from entering.
Clear Anti-Glazing Film
Clear safety and security film provides 24-hour, passive protection against common threats. With the application of safety and security film, you can rest assured that expensive equipment is secure and that employees are safe.
Protects against:
- Vandalism
- Severe weather
- Accidents involving broken glass such as golf balls or lawn equipment debris
- Flying glass fragments by holding the glass together.
Benefits:
- 24/7 Safety & Security: film holds shattered glass together to protect against storms and vandalism.
- Cost Savings: in the event of an impact, film is less expensive to replace than safety glass.
- Clear Appearance: provides invisible safety and security.
- Extensively Tested
- Professionally Installed
Asset Protection
3 Ways Security Film Can Help Protect Your Windows
Most homeowners and business owners neglect window and sliding glass door security, which leads to opportunities for intruders attempting to gain access to a building. Installing window security film is an excellent way to protect your home from intruders by reducing visibility inside and strengthening the window against impact, especially on the ground floor.
1. Reduces Visibility of Valuables Inside Your Home or Business
Uncovered doors and windows provide anyone on the outside with a view of the valuables kept inside. Burglars have more incentive to enter a building or home that they know has items worth stealing. For this reason, you should make it a challenge for anyone to see into your house. Increase your privacy and security with tinted window films. Window films let light in while making it harder for thieves to scope out your possessions.
2. Increases Resistance for Ground Floor Access
Many houses, apartments and buildings have at least one window on the ground floor. Any window within reach can quickly become a target for entry. Madico® security films make it significantly more difficult for an intruder to compromise a window on the ground floor. Our window films enforce shatter-resistant technology to help create resistance against intruders and severe weather.
3. Strengthens the Most Fragile Area of Your Building’s Exterior
Glass is a clear, elegant and highly fragile material. For many types of glass, a brick or bat is all you need to compromise the window, and provide unimpeded entry for an intruder. Security film bolsters the defense of this vulnerable part of your building’s exterior by holding the broken glass together and delaying entry.
Get Peace of Mind With Madico Security Film
Protecting your home or business’s weak spots, like your windows, is crucial when it comes to preventing break-ins. Madico security window film can increase privacy in your home with tinted film, and helps hold shattered glass together, making it harder for intruders to break in. In addition to protecting your windows from unwanted visitors, Madico window film also blocks 99% of harmful ultraviolet rays, which protects your skin and keeps out the heat and glare from the sun.
Madico offers a range of safety and security films for windows that offer both intrusion deterrence and aesthetic appeal. For protection against smash-and-grabbers, we recommend our anti-intrusion films. When you’ve found the film that meets the needs of your home or business, please reach out to the pros at IMS Printing & Signs for installation. Also, ask about our Manufacturer’s Warranty in North America!
When a threat is severe, it requires a film product that is manufactured to meet the strictest codes, and has the highest levels of testing and accreditation. SafetyShield® film products are available in a range of thicknesses to meet every unique threat level. Solar control options are also available to provide complete protection for occupants. SafetyShield films are sold and installed through certified SafetyShield Premier Partners who will be able to suggest the best film and attachment system to meet your specific threat.
SafetyShield Anchoring Systems
There are four different patented and proprietary Anchoring Restraint System solutions available – each with its own level of performance. Our highly-trained Premier Partners will work with you to select the appropriate Anchoring Restraint System, in conjunction with the application of our safety film, to meet your specific criteria and threat concerns.
FrameGard
The FrameGard Anchoring System, when used in conjunction with SafetyShield film, has been specifically engineered to keep treated glass within the frame when an incident occurs. It is a “mechanical” attachment system that clamps the filmed glass to the window frame. This system improves and extends the principle of edge battening, by incorporating a specific movement zone (patent applies), which allows the film to move under the applied load without putting excessive force on the fixings and frame. The benefit of FrameGard is that it allows engineers and installers to precisely determine torque settings for each individual installation, creating a truly custom solution.
GullWing
The GullWing Anchoring System, when combined with Madico SafetyShield window film, is designed to absorb and disperse the energy that the filmed glass is subjected to and transfer the reduced load over the entire glazed opening. By absorbing and distributing the load, the system is designed to retain the filmed glass in the opening, and thus reduce the probability of glass fragments and debris from entering the room.
Wet Glaze
In the event of glass breakage, the Wet Glaze Anchoring System, when combined with SafetyShield window film, is designed to absorb and disburse the energy to which the filmed glass is subjected; and transfer the reduced load over the entire glazed opening. By absorbing and distributing the load, the system is designed to retain the filmed glass in the opening, and thus reduce the probability of glass fragments and debris from entering the room.
The Wet Glaze system is economically viable in retrofit applications, and is built around a triangular sealant joint connecting the film to the supporting framing members. To achieve acceptable performance, a very high-performance sealant must be used. We recommend Dow Corning® 995 Silicone Structural Adhesive. Wet Glaze Installation Instructions & Data Sheet.
LifeLine
The LifeLine Anchoring System is based on a simple principle, “restraint”. This system is one of the most effective ways to mitigate injury and reduce property damage in the event of a catastrophic blast. The LifeLine System works in conjunction with a standard application of SafetyShield film. The system’s energy-absorbing cords slow down and catch the filmed glass, often returning it to the direction in which it came. This straightforward system has been blast-tested up to 10 psi. Due to its somewhat industrial appearance, LifeLine is primarily used in factory or manufacturing applications.
Anti-Graffiti
Madico Graffiti Free films act as a sacrificial barrier to help control vandalism and provide a cost-effective alternative to replacing damaged glazing. Graffiti Free window films are easily installed and replaced so your glass will always look its best.
Many common applications of Madico Anti-Graffiti films include:
- Retail storefronts: Vandalism can create a harmful image for your establishment. With our Anti-Graffiti window films, you can maintain your reputation by quickly removing paint from your storefront.
- Product displays: You can prevent costly graffiti-related damage to your product displays with our easily replaceable films.
- Schools: Our Graffiti Free films can help reduce window replacement costs for school districts.
- Transit systems: Transit systems like subways and airlines are commonly vandalized locations that you can protect with Graffiti Free films.
- Elevators and escalators: If you own a retail establishment, you’ve probably experienced graffiti-related incidents in your elevators and on escalators. You can protect this expensive equipment with our resistant films.
- Vending machines: Vending machines are easily accessible to the public, making them prime targets for vandalism. With Graffiti Free films, you can avoid costly glass replacements.
- Restroom mirrors: Restrooms are common locations for destruction. Luckily, you can prevent damage to your mirrors with Anti-Graffiti films.
- Museums: Graffiti Free window films are ideal for shielding glass art display cases from damage.
Graffiti Free is optically clear and distortion-free and can be used on the interior or exterior surface of glass or other smooth surfaces. The film is removable for easy replacement without leaving residue, improving turnaround time for maintenance.
When you use Graffiti Free film for your windows, you’ll experience these benefits:
- Invisible vandalism protection: Our discreet films safeguard windows from vandalism without altering the appearance of your glass.
- Easy installation and removal: If your property is vandalized, you can quickly remove and replace your Anti-Graffiti film with ease.
- Helps retain broken glass fragments: Our high-impact window films keep glass together when shattered, deterring break-ins and reducing the risk of injuries.
- Protects against scratching, spray paint, and acid etching: With Graffiti Free window films, you can seamlessly shield valuable objects from vandalism.
- Cost-effective replacement when needed: It costs significantly less to replace window films than it does to replace a damaged window or object.
Window Tint & Film
Enjoy Beauty, Safety, and Savings with Window Film
Window Film Benefits
Architectural window films and window tint offer a wealth of benefits for businesses and homeowners, depending on which type you choose. In addition, our residential home window films are available in a variety of styles and hues, so you can be as bold—or as subtle—as you'd like.
Save Energy & Lower Utilities
Installing window film absorbs and reflects up to 86% of the sun’s heat, dramatically lowering your air conditioning costs in the summer and heating bills in the winter.
Reduce Glare
Improve the visibility of your TV and device screens by reducing glare, and decrease the need for artificial lighting in your house by allowing more natural light in.
UV Protection For Your Family
Residential window film blocks up to 99% of damaging UV rays from entering the house. Protecting you and your family, as well as preventing your furnishings from fading.
Increase Comfort In Your Home
Regulate the temperature disparity from sunny to darker areas of your home—and enjoy a more comfortable living environment all year long with Madico window films.
Accent Your Home’s Look
Installing reflective, solar control or decorative window film will increase privacy and enhance your home’s appearance.
Manufacturer’s Warranty
Madico residential films are covered by a manufacturer’s warranty in North America. Ask your dealer for details on how you can receive coverage for your glare reduction window film.
To view the options we carry, please view our Window tint architectural sample book
Blast Mitigation
Testing
According to the International Window Film Association (IWFA), “Safety/security window films applied to glass are tested to the same break safe standards required of tempered glass, heat-strengthened glass, and laminated glass.”
Madico’s SafetyShield films have been extensively tested by independent testing facilities and meet Safety Glazing criteria as defined by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Council (CPSC) and Underwriters Laboratories. As a manufacturer, our SafetyShield solutions have been subjected to both high explosive charges, as well as shock tube blast mitigations to meet or surpass GSA and ISO blast criteria. Where most manufacturers test for minimum code requirements, Madico’s films have always met or exceeded the requirements of more U.S. and international standards for safety & security.
SafetyShield®
SafetyShield films and proprietary Anchoring Restraint Systems reduce the risk of death, personal injury, and property damage and loss caused by acts of terror, civil unrest, industrial explosions, or natural disasters. These well-engineered safety & security products provide 24/7 passive protection that can be relied on the instant a threat occurs, substantially improving security for all buildings. SafetyShield, a protective film that reduces the risk of glass breakage, is installed only by certified Premier Partners who have been thoroughly trained in all aspects of the film and anchoring systems.
SafetyShield film products are available in a range of thicknesses to meet every unique threat level. Solar control options are also available to provide complete protection to occupants. SafetyShield films are sold and installed through certified SafetyShield Premier Partners who will be able to suggest the best film and attachment system to meet your specific threat.
Get in Touch
We would love to work with you on your next project! Please fill out our quote request form, and one of our Project Managers will be in touch within one or two business days. If you need immediate attention, please feel free to email us at orders@imscolorado.com or call us at 720.258.1959.
Have a wonderful day!
The IMS Printing & Signs Team