Window Smash Test with Security Film: Deter Burglars
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- Опубліковано 22 жов 2017
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Window Security Film (8mm)
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Your video sparked my interest in installing film, especially where a burglar can easily climb through or reach the deadbolt. I purchased the film you reviewed and I found that the optical quality and attachment to the frame can vary a lot. I actually made a video that discusses how to improve both: ua-cam.com/video/DAs-B9lvUi8/v-deo.html
Keep up the good work!
garbage, waste of money
I've been installing window film for 22 years and owned my own company for over 20. You mention that you are using an 8mil safety film and although it is difficult to tell; the film in the video doesn't look to be that thick. Whenever I have used an 8mil film it is extremely thick and very difficult to cut through. It is also difficult to install and requires a lot of pressure to be applied properly. Using a hard card wrapped in a paper towel won't be enough.
I am not trying to be critical just voicing my "expertise".
8mm is 1/32 of an inch...not 'very thick' at all
@@zefrum3 8mm is NOT 8mil. It is a totally different unit of measure.
Kevin Knight oh u mean .008” ...yea thats even thinner and how could u tell? 8thousands of an inch is not much at all
Whats a good company to buy it from ? I habe to do my basement sliders
I used to own a commercial glass tinting business for 23 years in San Diego and did many security film jobs. The commercial brands sold to a company/ Distributor and not to Individuals through Home depot/ Lowes is considerably better in quality and highly effective.
I dont doubt it
what brands do you recommend?
@Rich Monk What brands do you recommend?
WHAT BRANDS ARE GOOD ?
if you had the caulking around the edges to attach the film to the door frame it's a lot more secure.
Having it on the inside means that the guy outside, whacking it, will get the sharp end.
Thank you for all your hard work 😓 I appreciate it and am so glad that you’ve shared this! The recent riots have been too close for comfort and we’re looking into fortifying our home. Thanks again buddy!
This that film Available in the US? Slowing intruders down can make all the difference.. Between Evacuation, Self Defense, Calling Police, etc... The longer it takes the better and safer the end user will be
DropForgedSurvival also no one could simply toss a molotov through the closed window. That's a big advantage right there.
I've never seen it myself, but being besieged is scary enough when a crowd hurls empty bottles, stones and eggs. Well eggs aren't that scary, but it was a real mess and the house facade looked ugly as F for a decade...
Yeah, there are a lot of different brands available in the US. Amazon, Home Depot, Lowes, etc. all sell it. You can get 4 mil, 8 mil (what Canadian Prepper tested here), even 12 mil - most experts seem to recommend at least 8 mil thickness.
DropForgedSurvival you can order film like this on amazon. 3m makes it and will sell it to you. I called many places online and they said yea I’m good to buy it
Yes. Copy and paste, "B.D.F. Window Film Security" onto the Amazon search bar. Or just "Window Film Security".
I was looking at buying this and adding the one way mirror film- I can see out and no one can see in. Which would also give it another layer to break through. This way I can have my curtains- shutters open all day without people looking in ,or anyone from wanting to break in.
Pretty much a clear polyester with adhesive to hold the glass haha. And tip from a guy who handles with films and vinyls daily. Spray windex (yes the glass cleaning windex) onto the window and lay the film or vinyl onto the area you windex. This allows you to peal the film back up and to relay it back down. Also when you squeege it onto the window with windex underneath it, the windex helps break out the air bubbles! Also cut your sheets larger then your window so when its layed down you can cut the access material off.
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Thanks but thats all covered in the instructions bro
I always love to see your videos, always something interesting. I appreciate your hard work, thanks.
Thanks!
I've been looking for this product. Thanks
Also helps keep the window together in the event of a storm.
I was thinking about applying the 3m version on my windows here. I hope to get around to it soon.
Excellent job!
Thx for the review
I applied some of this stuff to both the inside and outside of all my windows and a sliding glass door. I think I paid around 300 for a 25 ft roll. It's 12 mil I believe. Stuff if pretty pricy but gives me a piece of mind that it will significantly increase the time it takes someone to gain access also having on both sides will keep all broken glass contain.
Vgp 1982 what was the brand you used? Did you get it from Amazon? Or a local hardware store? With all the recent turmoil, I believe we’re going to have to do that same thing! I’ve always loved natural light, leading to a ton of windows in our home! Now I’m concerned it’s going to cost an arm and a leg to reinforce it! 😂 It’ll be well worth it though, peace of mind is priceless. Also it’ll be nice to know it’ll slow down an intruder enough to gimme a chance to lock and load if I’m home. Thanks Vgp 1982
I think that when we do things to bring up the protection level of our homes in particular highly visible ones we send a message to the criminal element. simply put "I am expecting you . I am ready for you!" this hopefully makes they move on to an easier target (wish it would stop them altogether but we know it won't.) This product is another good thing to look at. note to those of us with a window in a door or those looking to buy one some come with shatter resistant glass and some don't , beware of what are buying. Learn from my mistake it will cost less in the long run.
Thanks for this!!
I love the one I put on my back door!
Perfect timing, I'm starting to shop for security film.
wondering if you purchased a film and if so, what brand? I'm looking as well and don't know the difference between all these companies.
Nice video. Something to consider
A must ! For sheltering in place.!
6:19 Good video. I will make this suggestion. If your door window is smashed, the intruder can reach inside and unlock the deadbolt. Change it to a double keyed cylinder. Just remember to keep a spare key within easy access of the door in case of having to exit quickly in an emergency.
Jeremy Hopper great idea.
Jeremy Hopper he has night lock so intruder can't do that
WOW, great idea!
Very cool thanks.
You can reverse roll this film for installing. Also you need to install a border that locks the film and glass to the door or window frame
That would be good for old glass windows too maybe not necessary for break inns but for the old glass to be more durable
Great video and great product.
Looks like a great idea.👍
if you have an home alarm, add wireless glass break sensors, there cheap and easy to install, you can put them on the lower windows of your home. instant gratification.
You have to give the film something to hold on to, or else it just falls through like it did on your test.
This product is recommended for such application: Dow 995 Structural Sealant
I found that silicone caulk from the hardware store bonded well to plastic frames and the film. ua-cam.com/video/DAs-B9lvUi8/v-deo.html
So like overlap the film to the frame ?
Excellent video, home defense is a strategy with many components, Marshall will always be the key piece since he is both and offensive & defensive. He can smell evil and aggression and react.
My way takes way longer to install, uses more material and the cost goes way up. You completely remove the glass out of the frame and cover both sides of the glass in one continuous sheet, (like wrapping a present). Most intruders will give up after 10 hits of getting nowhere.
If any intruders persist past ten hits and you are at home, you have time to deal with them however you see fit that allows you to sleep at night.
And yes, you will have to gently clean both sides to reduces scratches, especially on the outside where outside dirt and debris builds up quick.
I forgot to mention the other down side. At night, when it's dark outside, with the inside lights on, it's hard to see outside. You just have to turn off the lights inside when you want to see outside.
I dont think you're removing the glass and reinstalling it. Windows are sealed and filled with gas to prevent them from building up condensation. If you removed the glass and installed on both sides you'd compromise the design of the windows and would likely damage the windows, you'd ruin all insulation abilities of the windows and most certainly cause condensation issues.
@@wilcoxtactical3716 - I didn't cut the seal that's in-between the glass panes that hold the gas. I took the outside casing off the glass, (where the handle and locks are attached), and wrapped the glass with film, like a sandwich, and reinstalled the casing.
I been looking at getting this. Just to give me a few extra min to protect my home
Crucial minutes for sure
Good to know.
Hammer around the edge of the window where it meets the frame, and the whole thing can be pushed in.
Ideally, remove the glass from the frame, apply the film, over lap at the edges, re-install into the frame so it sandwiches the film & glass.
The strength of the windows is not in the film but its frame. If you take normal security film. Remove the glass from its wooden frame and route into the frames a 1cm channels you can then embed steel U channel with 8mm glass and film that won't look any different from the outside.
I suggest you look into a 'door hardening kit'. It is basically long pieces of metal with the 3 inch screws making it so you have to rip the frame out before the door can be forced open. Maybe a side by side product comparison with other window films or hardening kits? Just an idea, keep the videos coming.
Do a test with film on both sides of the window!
Hi Canadian Prepper. Did you put structural sealant or some other kind of bonding material to attach the security film to the window frame? Do you think it would be possible to install the security film with an overlap to go over the frame and then use screws to attach the film to the frame and then use some kind of wood or vinyl veneer to cover the frame to make it look nice? Do you think you could do another video showing how long it would take to go through the security film if you attached the film to the frame with structural sealant?
What I like about stuff like this the most:
Where you mentioned for a second that something like this enhances a burglar hurting himself.... you were spot-on; and when a burglar injures himself then there's a better chance he'll leave behind DNA.
Now if a person lives in a large crime-ridden city, then the cops probably wouldn't collect any blood DNA found at a simple burglary; but in a mid-sized or smaller town the cops will almost certainly collect that found DNA and see if they can't identify the burglar.
One burglary (that a friend of mine investigated) the burglar cut himself on the window when he broke it. The burglar actually then 'helped' himself to the victim's band-aids in the bathroom. My friend was able to lift a latent print off the Band-Aid box and identify the burglar that way.
Anyways long story short: products like this makes the job harder for the burglar. And the harder a burglar has to work, then the more chances he'll injure himself and leave behind DNA or evidence that will allow him to be later identified. :)
Ethical Preparedness gotta say, small town US.isnt the same in those aspect... bigger usually follows more in my experience.
Someone broke into my old home in 2015 they broke a window out with a hatchet and dropped the hatchet inside the house, while entering the building the burglar cut his leg and he was bleeding like a deer that got hit with a .308 the police had footprints, tons of blood, and fingerprints on the hatchet they dropped in the house.....needless to say they caught the idiot within a week, and the funny thing is it was my hatchet I stupidly left outside lol
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Love the dog. What a guber
CP, I've been window tinting since 1998. In order to keep the security film from collapsing in, it really needs to be overlapped into the frame. Meaning that the ideal installation is to remove the glass from the frame (not practical for most obviously), install the security film to the edges of the glass, let it cure for a couple days, then reinstall it into the frame. This is the main reason I haven't installed this in my own home - because I don't feel like removing the glass from the frame.
However, I've been brainstorming for about a year and wonder if heavy duty packaging tape stuck to both the frame and security film would "prevent" the film from pushing in. This way, the window wouldn't need to be removed. Would you be willing to revisit this? Lol
I was thinking about something similiar, there needs to be a stronger way to transition, indeed I may revisit the issue again if I can find a solution, but being an experienced window tinter if you cant figure it out than I may not fair much better.
Canadian Prepper, I, like most who have watched this, sincerely appreciate this video you've made. I have wondered how effective this film would be if not installed behind the frame. I now know thanks to you. You've ignited a renewed interest within me to pursue this extra measure of security.
One thing that some people aren't understanding is that home windows aren't tempered glass - with the exception of screen doors. Tempered glass is the glass that shatters into thousands and thousands of tiny pieces, similar to car windows.
Because of this, I believe this film will be even more effective than your test showed, despite not being installed behind the glass frame. I'm fairly confident that it will hold the window glass more securely but, obviously, I'm not 100% sure.
Yes, I admit, I've been tinting a long time and have tinted things from cars, boats and buses to residential and business windows but I've never had the opportunity to install security film. This is why your video intrigues me.
Again, if you'd be willing to test installing this film again but using caulking vs heavy duty clear tape, I feel it would be a great contribution to your viewers! Thanks my friend and keep up the great work.
New View Reviews You could make a frame, which fits inside the original opening for door window. You install the film first, and afterwards put that additional frame to support that filmed glass. Frame should be fastened properly with many screws. This makes the window area a bit smaller, but isn't necessarily ugly. Quite easy job since you don't have to remove anything but just add.
Mika Luostarinen, that's a very novel idea! Thank you for sharing that.
we got the 3M window shield. we put it on both window panels (inside and out and you are also supposed to seal all around with silicone...if the film does not fit exactly in the corners that is where it weakens the window. and believe you me that shit will NEVER come off. in my first window I got a bubble and tried to remove and redo it..NOT GONNA HAPPEN EVER! I sat there trying to get it off with an exacto knife. NOPE not gonna happen...this house can come down and that bloody shield will still be stuck...worse than shit on a woolen blanket!!!!
thebarbiewithmuscle Good to know thanks@
Where did you buy the 3M film? I can’t find it at local stores or Amazon. And is the silicone seal easy to do? Thanks
G'day mate, Oh, we can't have CP wearing chewed up t-shirts! As soon as the Aussie dollar goes up a little I'll be getting your great Bug Out Roll I've been wanting since its inception! Good video. Great product if installed on the right kind of door or window. Personally, I would replace any front or back door with glass in it. Better to have a solid wood, or even metal sheet, doors. Some can look really impressive. Ever wondered why the famous door to Number 10 Downing Street looks so smooth and shiny? It's metal... what kind of 'metal' is probably a state secret. Cheers, BH.
Thanks lol look forward to getting one in your hands! I agree I would prefer non glass also but the wife....
Many windowglasses are fastened with weak strips of wood. After installing the film, some stronger fasteners should be used. Otherwise one blow may be enough to remove the glass anyway. A little bit wider wooden or nylon bars with proper screws would make a difference.
Low lying glasses in doors are risky for children, it's good to secure them with film.
Excellent tip thanks!
Every extra Security Measure helps no matter what it is. Marshall is a good looking dog. If you need a good dog trainer I know a guy that will come right to your home.
Cp you have toughened glass when hit right it breaks down into little granules security flim is good but you have too silicone it in skin the panel doesn't fall like it did I install it here in Australia you can DIY it but I think it's best to get a professional to do it as you will get warrantys with it plus if you really want the film goes all the way up in to bomb proofing
+Damien Hastings thanks for the tip
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My concern with this would be putting in on bedroom windows, anything that increases the time taken to get in, increases the time taken to get out.
If your on the inside and need to get out of the window you could just open the window....
Justin Crawford 🤣
@@Ashaman556 Absolute genius answer!
Hello CP thanks for that video , you should have used gloves with your protective googgles for shattered glass and risks of cuts ? Maybe you would have lost your grip ...
meh
Ya'll guys need to get double glazed windows like we have on the newer model of homes here in the UK. Stuff is proper tough!
We don’t say Ya’ll in the UK 🇬🇧
Thanks man great video. it would be awesome to see you, Joe Robinet, and John from the prepared mind do a vid together. just sayin.
OMG! That was the BEST FRIKIN' VIDEO YOU EVER MADE!
(NOT!) Just jaggin' ya pal! Been watching and learning from you forever - your info is very valuable and greatly appreciated...
Thank-You VERY much for your work!
You will most likely save lives in the near future - If you havent already! Take care partner!
aptly it to both sides?
Having a window that requires more than 1 wack to break is enough to wake a person a have him ready his/her/its gun for protection.
Yeah, people may think "oh just 2 minutes of protection?" which may not be a lot if you are away from home, but if you are inside and asleep thats a LOT of valuable prep time.
wonder how it would hold up in a hurricane... I'm in the Florida keys and all the windows got blown out. even hurricane proof windows
Oh yeah very cool for building a customized car to put on a custom front window if I had to cut my own glass as long it doesn't shatter
If you watch the actual product demonstrations by the companies themselves, they say that while it will help on a window to avoid shattering and slow down a break in, to really get max strength from it, they use a thick black caulk around the window after installation, to secure the film into place, and that made the demonstration far more impressive as then you can see the entire window shatter, but the black stuff they used basically bonds the film into place, making it even more effective then just putting it alone over a window.
Did you film both sides of the glass?
You should applied to both side of the glass.
GREAT PRODUCT & VIDEO....BTW HOWS MARSHALL THE PUPPY DOING!!!???
I wonder how much of a difference the 12 mil makes?
12 is extremely hard to install
What are you talking about? That shirt is in its comfort prime!
Thumbs up.
Rolling security shutters is a better way to go.
what would happen if you put it on both sides of the glass?
Would increase the strength but may be able to be peeled off the one side, but I doubt if properly applied you would see it on there.
i was hit by a F3 tornado about 4 years ago. we where dead center of the path and luckily only had some roof damage and 2 broken windows. our neighbors had much worse with trees falling on there homes. but no one was hurt. so we where all lucky that day.
Elements, humidity, etc. would shorten the life of the adhesive and film. Really needs to be installed on the inside.
Hammerglass.
Hi... your door as only a single glass .. Window
Nex Time try it on a thermo-glass Window
How long will it stay on before it looses its stickiness.
locked and loaded, it won't lose its adhesion, ever.
Have you tried putting it on your car windows?
Matthew Gomez their might come a day where you have to egress out of a car window though
Wanna get crazy try 1/2 inch thick lexon ?
Look up Riot Glass
All of my shirts rip in that same spot... If they reinforced the armpit area my shirts would last 10 times longer
You only show the application of this film on one side of the glass what would be better is applying it to both sides of the glass as this would make it more effective
put it on both sides
Like many here have already said, ...anything that buys you a few more seconds is probably well worth the effort. But, can you imagine if "windows" were being invented today? And some idiot said, "...well, ...we could make them out of glass." He would be laughed out of the laboratory. We make glass windows and then put locks on them....lol. Oh, humans, ...you're so funny.
true lol
*But it's polycarbonate*
Nice Sunglasses
I can’t help but wonder if he applied it correctly....... 🥴
I'd be more concerned about getting out int the case of a fire.
hmmm... you should have windows that open from the inside for that...
Canadian Prepper 🤣
That’s why security film is applied inside only 😉when breaking from inside it’s easy to push out the whole pane of glass
Thanks, but this product looks like a fail.
Hey Canadian Prepper please contact me.
So this is useless.
No its actually very common and proven to be an effective deterrant especially if professionally installed, can make a HUGE difference.
Very cool thanks.