Are 3M™ Scotchshield™ (Ultra) Films hurricane-proof?
Bullet-proof? Burglar-proof? A16. No, 3M™ Scotchshield™ Ultra Films are not hurricane-proof, earthquake-proof, bullet-proof, bomb-proof, nor burglar-proof. Again, they are designed to make the window glass more shatter-resistant. In the event of a windstorm, these films may have significant safety and security value. They can reduce the risk of injury from flying shards of broken glass, and possibly help prevent debris and water penetration through the window depending on the severity of the storm (and the type of glass, framing system, size and velocity of objects, and more). In an earthquake, these films can reduce the risk of serious injury from flying shards of broken glass, and possible prevent glass from falling out of a home or building. Again, much may depend upon the severity of the quake (and the type of glass, framing system, and more, too). Bullets: these films are not designed to stop bullets. 3M™ Scotchshield™ Films were originally developed to address international conce