Turn Your Glass into an Invisible Shield
Glass is the weakest point in your building's security. Burglars know it, and storms exploit it. Safety and Security Film transforms standard glass into a formidable barrier. It holds shattered glass together, delaying entry and protecting occupants from flying shards. Installix provides professional safety film application and anchoring for residential and commercial properties in Mississauga, hardening your perimeter without changing the look of your property.
Protection Against Threats
Smash and Grab Burglary
Thieves rely on speed. Safety film prevents the glass from falling out of the frame when struck. Even if broken, the film holds the shards in place, forcing the intruder to pound repeatedly to create an opening. This delay usually causes them to flee.
Accidental Impact
In schools, gyms, or homes with active kids, running into a glass door can be fatal. Safety film brings standard annealed glass up to safety standards, preventing large, guillotine-like shards from causing injury.
Blast Mitigation
For high-risk commercial or government buildings, thick security film mitigates the risk of flying glass from explosions or industrial accidents.
The Solution: Film + Anchoring
Applying the film is step one. For maximum security, we use an Impact Protection Attachment (IPA) System. This anchors the filmed glass to the window frame using structural silicone or mechanical battens. This ensures that even if the glass breaks, the entire sheet cannot be pushed out of the frame.
Why Choose Installix?
- Thickness Options: We install films ranging from 4-mil (basic safety) to 14-mil+ (high security).
- Anchoring Expertise: We know how to properly wet-glaze the perimeter to transfer the load to the frame.
- Clear or Tinted: You can combine security with privacy or solar control in a single film.
Technical Specifications
| Film Thickness | Application |
|---|---|
| 4 Mil (100 micron) | Standard safety. Prevents injury from accidental breakage. Good for homes. |
| 7-8 Mil (175 micron) | Anti-intrusion. Resist baseball bat/brick attacks. Standard for storefronts. |
| 14 Mil+ (350 micron) | High security/Blast mitigation. Multi-ply construction. |
Our Process: Secure Installation
Step 1: Glass Prep
We clean the glass thoroughly. Any contamination weakens the bond.
Step 2: Film Application
Security film is thick and stiff. We use specialized tools to force out water and ensure optical clarity.
Step 3: Structural Anchoring
After the film cures (partially), we apply a structural silicone bead (Dow 995) connecting the film edge to the window frame. This is critical for anti-intrusion performance.
Pricing Factors
- Film Thickness: Thicker films are more expensive and harder to install.
- Anchoring System: Wet glazing (silicone) adds labor and material cost but is essential for security.
- Window Type: French panes (small grids) are very difficult to film with thick safety film; typically restricted to large panes.
Our Service Promise
Invisible protection 24/7. Sleep safer.
Harden your home.
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Why Mississauga Residents Trust Installix
Local Compliance
We meet all building codes specific to Mississauga.
Fast Response
Our technicians are frequently in Mississauga.
Weather Ready
Glass rated for our freeze/thaw cycles.
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