Explosions: Whether accidental, as in an industrial gas leak or an intentional political or terrorist act, the results are always the same: massive devastation. GSS products on glass can dramatically reduce the effects of an explosion. GSS products have the ability to stretch without tearing and also have the characteristics to absorb a large portion of the shock wave.

Ballistic (Firearm) Attacks: With the large degree of "drive by" and / or prank related shootings, firearms attacks are a major cause for concern. The result of a bullet hitting a pane of glass is similar to that of any other object only with more intense compacted velocity. The glass violently explodes and the projectile is not slowed. Dependent upon the thickness of the glass and film used GSS products have been tested to resist 9mm and AK47 rounds. GSS products keep the glass from exploding, and even though penetration may occur, laboratory and ballistics tests confirm that trajectories are altered, velocity is greatly diminished, and projectile splintering greatly diminishes loss of life, this is also referred to as "Non-Lethal Penetration" which can reduce serious injury.

Fire Bombs: While it is not a common method of attack in the Country, firebombs (commonly referred to as Molotov Cocktails) constitute a very real threat by the very nature of the damage they can cause. GSS products, applied to windows at risk, can prevent the firebomb from penetrating and thus will prevent the resultant fire inside. The firebomb will burst into flames on the exterior of the building confining any damage outside.

Impact: Many windows are broken either intentionally or unintentionally by thrown objects. Whether by an errant golf ball or a smash and grab robbery attempt, the result is the same. Velocity and energy cause the glass to break. The application of GSS products to these windows will reduce, if not completely eliminate, both damage to people and property. GSS products have a high degree of elasticity and energy shock absorbing capability.

Solar Heat Reduction: Our clear and tinted films, like conventional films offer varying degree of heat and glare reduction. Factors to be considered are: solar and energy heat transfer, shading coefficients, emissivity, and the heat and glare rejection. GSS products can be extremely energy efficient as well as be protective. Even our clear films have up to 27% solar rejection, while retaining 98% optical clarity.

Ultra-Violet Ray Protection: Our film, by its manufactured nature, filters out most all of the harmful and damaging ultra-violet (UV) rays. This is the part of the light and heat spectrum most commonly associated with carpet, fabric and furniture fading. All GSS products filter out over 98% of these harmful UV rays, reducing harmful fading.

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