Need Impact Resistant Residential Window Tint

Are you looking to add a tint to an existing window or buy a new impact window w/ solar glazing?

Windows that meet the impact requirements for the current building code have a layer of plastic between 2 layers of glass. I do not know of any field applied product that would meet the standards.

Steve Cobucci SC Designing Inc. 687-0646

Are you looking to add a tint to an existing window or buy a new impact window w/ solar glazing?

Windows that meet the impact requirements for the current building code have a layer of plastic between 2 layers of glass. I do not know of any field applied product that would meet the standards.

I don't want to replace the windows. I just did that three years ago. I have 23 windows and four sets of french doors. That much glass really heats up the house. I'm hoping that there is a laminate tint available that creates imact resistance as well as provides relief from the sun. I know there is a laminate on armored vehicles throughout the middle east. Here is a link to the product I am referring to, although this one isn't tinted. http://www.hissusa.com/products.php?sub=shield

Does anyone know if a tinted version is available in the local area?

Thanks.

I think if you're willing to pay for it, you can get just about anything. The site didn't say how much this stuff costs, but I've been told the labor for the job you describe would be about 3 solid days of a lot of rubbing, at about $1200 for just labor, plus materials.

Thank you. Steve Cobucci, SC Designing Inc, has exactly what I am looking for. He will be giving me an estimate tomorrow. Thanks again.

I just wanted to follow up and say that I had the tinted, impact-resistant window film installed last week by Steve Cobucci of SC Designing Inc. Steve was incredibly personable as well as professional. My windows look great and my house is much cooler. I highly recommend Steve and his product.

What is the name of the product he installed? Can you direct us to a web site to find out about the impact resistance rating? It sounds fabulous.

Steve did our glass front door this spring....the difference it has made blocking the heat and the sun in our entry this summer has been wonderful!! It performed better than we imagined..... Steve is a top notch professional.....great work!

I looked at this produce, then I participated in the My Safe Home program sponsored by the State of Florida. Basically what this program does is this:

The state sends a representative to your home and they inspect your home and give you suggestions to better prepare your home for a hurricane.

Then the state will match you in funds, up to $4,000 (I think that is the correct amount), if you choose to improve your home with one of their suggestions.

I ask about this film and also about impact resistant glass. What I was told about the film is it may keep the window from shattering, however, the entire window is likely to blow out because there is no way to attach the film to the frame of the window. About impact glass, it is only effective if you change out the entire window for reasons similar to the above. Certain frames are used for impact glass windows, the frames I have now would not hold up to the force if the need be.

So, I am looking at this fabric looking stuff. I will get the name if anyone is interested. They install these "clips" that stay permanent on your house. When a threat of storm, you can easily, (by yourself) attach the fabric type stuff and you are good to go.

Thoughts???

What is the name of the product he installed? Can you direct us to a web site to find out about the impact resistance rating? It sounds fabulous.

Here is a link to the products that Steve carries. 3m is top rated for it's widow films.
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/WF/3MWindowFilms/

I just wanted to follow up and say that I had the tinted, impact-resistant window film installed last week by Steve Cobucci of SC Designing Inc. Steve was incredibly personable as well as professional. My windows look great and my house is much cooler. I highly recommend Steve and his product.

Good info PR..what was the price per window? We are looking at having this done at our home. Thanks

Here is a link to the products that Steve carries. 3m is top rated for it's widow films.
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/WF/3MWindowFilms/

Please note that they only promise to keep shards of broken glass contained and help keep water out.

They do not claim to stop projectiles or help keep your windows from breaking (though I think it would definitely help and 3M makes great products that often do more than they claim they do).

Many homes built in this area (before the new codes went into effect) were structurally engineered for "internal pressure" meaning the non-rated windows would blow out and preserve the overall structure of your home. An applied film will not prevent this.

Good info PR..what was the price per window? We are looking at having this done at our home. Thanks

I have 23 windows, three skylights, and four sets of french doors. The total came to $3450.

Please note that they only promise to keep shards of broken glass contained and help keep water out.

They do not claim to stop projectiles or help keep your windows from breaking (though I think it would definitely help and 3M makes great products that often do more than they claim they do).

Many homes built in this area (before the new codes went into effect) were structurally engineered for "internal pressure" meaning the non-rated windows would blow out and preserve the overall structure of your home. An applied film will not prevent this.

Steve represented the film exactly as you have. I have hurricane shutters to stop projectiles. I got this specifically to help with heat, and in the event a window does break, it doesn't shatter all over the floor and onto my two-year-old. It also makes it harder for a burgler to break a window and gain entry either by climbing through, or reaching in to unlock a deadbolt on my french doors.