How Much Does Bulletproof Window Film Cost
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How much does bulletproof window film cost. Window films offer much lower cost protection against forced entry active shooter slowing an intruder and bomb blast mitigation for which they are also tested in laboratories. Including shipping and handling this sort of minimal system will cost at least 3 000 to 5 000 not including installation. While the majority of homes will fall in this range some can dip as low as 5 per square foot whereas others may even reach 20 per square foot. With that said we estimate that the average cost is as low as 7 per square foot and can go as high as 15 per square foot or higher.
Unlike many security upgrades 3m safety and security window film can be installed quickly over existing glass and provide a payback in as little as 3 years when combined with 3m sun control films. There is no other window security film available today that can compare. Depending on the size and type it can run into hundreds of dollars per square foot. The cost of your bulletproof glass system will depend on the glass you select and the system needed to support it.
Since 1992 window film depot has been working hard to build a truly unique national business to serve its commercial and retail customers. Simple projects like something suitable for a stand alone ticket window or after hours transaction window might cost between 3 000 to 5 000 to ship to you not including your installation. Family owned and operated we ve been named a national dealer of the year by 3m and recognized by window film magazine as the 1 window film dealer in the us for 2014 2015 2016 and 2018. The majority of shots taken at vehicles are targeted at windows as passengers can be seen and aimed at.
Level 1 to 3 glass can run from 45 to 85 per square foot dependent on material this is material cost only and does not include ballistic framing or installation. Bulletproof windows for cars are the most important part of vehicle armor. Helping schools upgrade their glass to code for a fraction of the cost vs. Residential cost determined by square footage.
A basic barrier system something suitable for a stand alone ticket window or after hours transaction window typically costs 3 000 to 5 000 not including installation costs. Replacing them with tempered glass or other retrofit safety solutions. The cost of bullet resistant glass is much higher than security film. The typical window security film installation cost for residential properties is 6 8 per square foot.
Based on our estimate adding a film to a 3 x 5 window will cost you 105 to 225 or even more. A high end bullet resistant glass system at the other end of the spectrum would be something like a large 24 hour gas station the sort of truck stop oasis that tends to include a well stocked convenience store.