in the industry, such as Miami-Dade Protocol & Southern Building
Codes International.
Protection
Windows are your home's most vulnerable area, once broken during a hurricane,
high winds or violent storm you can experience severe property damage. Since
Armorcoat safety window film helps hold broken glass in place upon storm debris
impact, even enduring the heavy wind and rain that can last for hours, the product
has become a consumer's choice for hurricane window protection. Once your
building's envelope is unsecured, anyone or anything inside a home or business
can fall victim to harsh weather and damage resulting from exposure.
Armorcoat protects people and furnishings from the dangerous airborne shards
that cause a majority of injury and damage during and after the storm.
Armorcoat safety film is an optically clear, polyester glass coating, not obtrusive like
plywood and other window coverings that block your view. You don't have to be
home to tape or board your windows in preparation for rough or other acts of
nature. Armorcoat offers passive, 24/7 window safety and protection as it is
professionally installed without drilling or special storage requirements.
The Tough Defense Against Bomb Blasts
With the ever-present threat of terrorism, commercial and government building safety
has never been a hight priority. High-risk areas now include just about every major
city of the world. Even buildings in the outlying areas are susceptible to major
damage if an explosion should occur. The shock wave exerts enormous amounts of
pressure, breaking unprotected glass and sending harmful shards into your
environment at high velocities. Armorcoat's strong, resilient adhesive and flexible
construction enable it to withstand severe levels of positive and negative pressure -
allowing the film to move with the window should a blast occur, retaining dangerous
frgments...acting as a protective barrier between you and disaster.
General Services Administration (GSA) approved Armorcoat has been installed on
some of the most safety-intensive buildings in the world, from the Pentagon and FBI
offices to many U.S. and foreign embassies.
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), an independent research and
product-testing firm, conducted high-explosive test to evaluate the capability of
Armorcoat safety and security film to reduce the hazard of flying glass shards
during an explosion. ARA detonated the equivalent of 500 pounds of TNT just
60 yards from framed glass samples with and without Armorcoat film. The
unprotected glass shattered and projected upon impact, while the
Armorcoat-protected glass remained safety within the frame.
Armorcoat safety window films have passed some of the toughest government and consumer testing to provide effective
hurricane window protection, blast mitigation and overall window safety, making it one of the best investments for homeowners
in high risk areas, commercial buildings, and government facilities. The resilient of high-tensile polyester, aggressive adhesives,
ultraviolet inhibitors and scratch-resistant coating provide exceptional blast mitigation and impact resistant capabilities - with
thicker films offering greater protection.
The destruction Hurricane Andrew caused Florida in 1992 is largely responsible for the new construction
code changes at county and state levels for most coastal states. These new construction codes require that
glazing and glazed structures pass small and large missile impact, and cyclic pressure testing. We put
Armorcoat safety films 8 mil or thicker, with 1/2" wide wet glaze attachment system (Dow Corning 995
Structural Silicone Sealant) to the test and passed with flying colors.
- Miami-Dade County Protocol PA 201 & PA 203 represents Miami-Dade County Florida area and is the most
recognized and stringent of all storms simulation tests - its missile speed is the fastest and cyclic pressure is the
toughest. Armorcoat 8 mil (anchored) passed the smaller impact and cyclic pressure test. - Southern Building Code Congress, International (SBCCI) SSTD 12-99, 90-100 MPH Wind Zone represent various
inland hurricane prone areas with some test criteria meeting the same standards as the Miami-Dade Protocol.
Armorcoat 8 mil (anchored) passed all three test!
To increase public safety, lawmakers developed human impact standards mandating specific strength levels for glass. To
reach the required levels, glass had to be tempered or heat strengthened, however annealed glass needs window film or
other enhancements to achieve compliance when necessary. The tow most commonly accepted human impact standards are:
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z 97.1 - testing involves glass impact of 100 and 150 foot pounds, the
standard most commonly used for residential applications. Armorcoat films 4 mil or thicker passed! - Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) Code Federal Regulations (CFR) 1201, category II - testing involves
glass impact of 400 foot pounds, the standard more commonly used for commercial applications. Armorcoat films 7
mil or thicker passed!
This section gives you the opportunity to review our official Test Results for different scenarios.
GSA - General Services Administration
MIL - Thickness measurement
PSI - Pounds per square inch
ASTM - American Society for Testing Materials
BS - British Standards
CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission
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