Armorcoat Safety & Security Films

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1 Armorcoat Safety & Security Films Solar Gard Safe Stay Solar Gard Safe with the trusted name in glass breakage protection.

2 Lacerations due to high-velocity flying glass fragments have been responsible for a significant portion of the injuries received in explosion incidents. 1 Victims of burglary offenses suffered an estimated $3.6 billion in property losses in 2015, with 57.9 percent of these burglaries involving forcible entry. 2 OSBIE incurred a cost of more than $5.8 million for 114 claims from wired-glass injuries between 2001 and U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (2003). Risk Management Series: Reference Manual to Mitigate Potential Terrorist Attacks Against Buildings (FEMA-426). Washington, DC: Author. 2 U.S. Department of Justice. Federal Bureau of Investigation. (2016) Crime in the United States. Washington, DC: Author. 3 Burns-Pieper, A. (2016, January 29). Wired glass injures as many as one child a day in Canadian schools, expert says. Retrieved from

3 Armorcoat Safety & Security Window Films provide an added layer of protection to exterior and interior glass, helping to hold dangerous shards together in the case of impact.

4 Solar Gard Armorcoat Safety Films help keep shattered glass intact and protect building occupants. Impact Untreated Glass Glass treated with Armorcoat Anything from a stray golf ball to severe weather can send dangerous shards of glass flying, subjecting people and property to serious damage, injury or worse. Armorcoat safety films help keep dangerous shards together on impact, whether due to accidents, acts of nature, attempted break-ins, vandalism or unexpected blast incidents. Strengthen your building s first line of defense. In today s increasingly volatile world, it s not surprising that tightening security tops the concerns of those charged with overseeing facilities of all kinds. Installed on notable structures throughout the world, including the U.S. Capitol, J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building, and Royal Albert Hall, these products are specially designed to absorb impact and hold shattered glass in place. Whether your safety goals are focused on protecting your family at home or commercial building tenants from potential glass breakage, buying critical time for students and teachers in the case of attempted intrusion, sheltering patients in a medical facility during unpredictable weather, or securing high-risk government buildings from bomb blast potential the Armorcoat line from Solar Gard has been trusted for more than 40 years as an extra barrier against threats ranging from burglary to terrorism. Armorcoat Films work to enhance building security in the following ways: Deter intruders and increase window of time needed for assistance to arrive Mitigate glass breakage risks to people and property, whether by accidental impact, forced entry, blast or severe weather Can increase privacy and also offer relief from heat and glare (when safety films with solar control properties are selected)

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6 Protect what matters most. The tragic headlines keep coming and an August 2016 Gallup poll shows that roughly one in eight students is fearful for their safety while in the classroom. 1 CNN is clocking an alarming average of one school shooting every week. 2 When every second counts, Armorcoat Security Films can buy critical time needed for law enforcement to arrive. An independent simulation conducted by Solar Gard (as well as validated by independent consulting firm CIS and third-party witnessed by Intertek Testing Services) found that an application of 14 Mil Armorcoat with an attachment system to a standard storefront glazing, deterred a possible intruder by more than 90 seconds. 1 Gallup, Inc. (2016, August 19). U.S. Parents Fears for Child s Safety at School Unchanged. Retrieved from 2 Ahmed, S. & Walker, C. (2018, May 25). There has been, on average, 1 school shooting every week this year. Retrieved from Commercial office buildings, hospitality properties and medical facilities can all benefit from the added layer of protection Armorcoat Films offer. Whether the primary concern is bomb blast surrounding highrisk structures, preventing guest injuries in lobbies and guestrooms, or keeping patients secure during hospital stays or office visits from accidental or weather-related glass impact with extensive testing and decades of successful performance, Armorcoat Safety and Security Films are a trusted solution for increased glass breakage protection.

7 Many school districts have experienced additional advantages of having Armorcoat applied to their existing glass, including enhanced privacy with darker, more reflective film shades, greater than 75% heat and glare reduction, and protection of interior furnishings against damaging UV rays.

8 Trust a certified product backed by a network of installation experts. With an internal team dedicated to monitoring updates to government standards and testing the Armorcoat family of products for continuous adherence, this established portfolio remains one of the most certified safety film solutions on the market today. Armorcoat meets or exceeds the requirements on the following standards: (Within the United States) Safety Glazing ANSI Z 97.1 CPSC 16 CFR 1201 CAN/CGSB-12.1-M90 Blast Mitigation GSA TS01 ISO ASTM F1642 Fire Reaction ASTM E84 (Outside the United States) Safety Glazing EN AS 2208 Burglary Resistance EN 356 Fire Reaction NF P (M1) EN (SBI) EN Material Emissions ASTM D5116 Solar Gard is proud to be part of Saint-Gobain, a company with more than 350 years of glass experience. In leveraging the enormous research and development capabilities of this global building materials authority, Solar Gard is able to continue to innovate the safety film solutions available for facility protection around the world. As a responsible manufacturer, Solar Gard leads the way in professionally educating and equipping an elite group of experienced Armorcoat installation partners. This network of dealers undergoes ongoing training on glazing production developments, film properties and certifications, proper installation techniques, and updates on the global safety landscape. Selecting a local Solar Gard Armorcoat installer should always be the first step in assessing a property for potential security film application.

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10 Solar Gard Safe Stay Solar Gard Safe with the trusted name in glass breakage protection. Saint-Gobain Solar Gard 4540 Viewridge Avenue San Diego, CA Tel: SK0141AC 06/18 Copyright 2018, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics and/or its affiliates All Rights Reserved About Solar Gard Solar Gard protects what matters most to you: your family, your home, your business, your car. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Solar Gard makes state-of-the-art window films and protective coatings for the architecture and automotive markets. Solar Gard is a division of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, the world leader in habitat and construction markets. Our proven carbon-negative solutions positively impact lives and reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. Solar Gard products are sold in more than 90 countries under the Solar Gard, Quantum, and Solar Gard Armorcoat brands. Please recycle.