CoolVu Glass & Surface SolutionsCoolVu Glass & Surface SolutionsCoolVu Glass & Surface SolutionsIn today’s world, where safety is a growing concern, reinforcing your property’s security is more important than ever. Known as “ballistic window film,” security film provides San Jose homeowners and businesses with an extra line of defense by strengthening existing glass. Engineered to keep broken glass intact upon impact, it helps slow down unauthorized entry and buys valuable time in critical situations. While not classified as bulletproof on its own, when paired with the right glazing systems, it greatly boosts resistance to forced entry and reduces the risk of injury from flying glass shards. Perfect for schools, religious facilities, commercial buildings, and homes, this film is a smart investment in protecting both people and property in San Jose, California. For enhanced protection, security film can be combined with ballistic glass to deliver maximum resistance.
As incidents of school shootings continue to increase, a growing number of educational institutions are turning to bullet- and shatter-resistant glass and films to enhance campus security and safeguard students and staff. The choice to implement these protective solutions is typically made by school leadership in collaboration with local education agencies—such as districts, charter schools, education service centers, colleges and universities—as well as security experts and safety-focused nonprofit organizations.
No, the term “bulletproof glass” is widely used but ultimately misleading. No glass and film combination can fully withstand every type of physical or ballistic assault. However, school administrators are increasingly discovering that bullet-resistant films and glass can play a crucial role in delaying, deterring, or interrupting active shooter threats. Glass protection and/or security films are applied to the interior side of existing glass on entryways, lobbies, classrooms, and doors—creating an invisible barrier against forced entry. When professionally installed, the film is anchored to the window frame using structural adhesive, helping to keep broken glass secured in place under attack.
Additional benefits include:
• Free on-site assessments of glass security
• Support with grant writing and documentation
• Film thickness options ranging from 4 to 41 mil
• Lifetime residential and 15-year commercial warranties
Security window films are often referred to as “ballistic window films,” though they are not ballistically rated unless paired with certified ballistic glass. These films are well-suited for use in schools, places of worship, and other vulnerable soft targets, where they help minimize or prevent dangerous glass fragmentation that can lead to serious or fatal injuries. Similar to ballistic glazing, security films are engineered to slow down intrusion through glass during an attack. While typical glass with film may still be penetrated by bullets or projectiles, the film helps keep the broken glass intact, thereby delaying an intruder’s access. Glass on doors and windows can also be upgraded with these films to defend against additional risks such as break-ins, blasts, and severe weather conditions.
