This guide specification specifies clear and tinted solar control security and safety glazing films applied to glass units either as a field application to existing glass units or as part of glass unit or window unit fabrication. ShatterGARD markets a complete line of glazing films under the BurglarGARD , StormGARD , BlastGARD , ScratchGARD and MuseumGARD trade names. Inc. They have also been utilized in blast mitigation testing by WBE Engineering, Inc. ShatterGARD security and safety glazing films are installed by ShatterGARD certified installers in the all U.S. and several other countries. Selected ShatterGARD films provide significant reductions in ultraviolet, infrared, and visible spectrum transmissions that can be tailored to the needs of individual installations.
Many solar films can also provide a full range of safety and security protection.
Use of applied film is a cost-effective means of enhancing the ballistic resistance of existing glazing and may reduce the overall glazing thickness required for new security installations. Results of testing of units glazed with security and safety glazing film and tested by WBE Engineering in actual controlled blast circumstances are available on ShatterGARD's website . Tests indicate the degree to which glass shards are prevented from becoming projectiles in occupied areas. Custom test utilizes ASTM F1642 as a preparation guideline, and utilizes current standard of the British Explosion Effects Branch, Safety and Facilities Establishment, Department of Environment, for evaluating results of testing. Section 08800 - Glazing.