How Often Do You Need to Replace Security Window Films?
One of the top questions we get about window film is—how long before I need to replace it? This is a fair question and happily, the answer is—not very often. This goes for all types of window film—even security window film. However, with security window film there are some other factors that make replacement more frequent—due to the nature of the film. Read below and find out why, if your security film needs to be replaced—it may be a very good thing.
Security Window Film Needs To Be Replaced After a Break-in, Accident or Storm
The purpose of safety and security window films is to keep people and places safer from exploding glass, debris, and intruders. So, if you need to replace the film after a catastrophic event—it is likely that the film saved lives. After the glass shatters from a high-velocity blow, the window, frame, and security film need to be replaced.
Security Window Film Needs To Be Replaced When It Gets Old
Like any film in our catalog window film has a “shelf life”. What might surprise you is that it doesn’t vary so much from film to film but window to window. This is because on windows that face east and west and get a lot of sun, the film ages faster.
Security Window Film Needs To Be Replaced During Remodels
If you are doing a remodel and need to move a window or its housing you may have to replace your security film. This depends on the scope of your project and skill of your contractor—because once disrupted the same film can’t be repaired or reused. The special security framing may need replacement too but many times can be reused.
Like we said—once security film is in—it is there for a good long time. Contact us at Scottish Window Tinting in Colorado Springs today to schedule a free, on-site security assessment today!
