Shore Tint & More helps schools, healthcare facilities, houses of worship and commercial building teams specify 3M film for their glazing. We support architects and general contractors with product data, scope planning and installation.
3M safety and security film can retain glass fragments and, in a properly designed system, help delay entry. The film, glass, frame and attachment must be assessed together. 3M Impact Protection Attachment is required by 3M's installation guidance for approved break-entry, windstorm and explosion applications, and for spontaneous breakage of single-pane tempered glass. Film is not bulletproof and does not stop intruders.
Prestige, Night Vision and exterior solar films address different light and solar-control needs. Compare visible light transmission (VLT), solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) and total solar energy rejected (TSER) on the reference glass, then check orientation, access and glass compatibility. No single film or infrared number predicts a building's energy savings.
3M FASARA decorative finishes can obscure views through partitions and meeting-room glass. Healthcare and office privacy requirements depend on sightlines and lighting. Reflective film offers daytime privacy only when the exterior is brighter; it is not reliable nighttime privacy.
Share the scope, photos or drawings; we review the glazing and access, survey the glass and frame, recommend a compatible film and attachment where needed, and prepare a documented quote with relevant submittals. Occupied-building installation can be phased or scheduled after hours, followed by project closeout.
Often, but film compatibility depends on the insulated unit, glass coatings, orientation and film absorption. We review the glazing and current manufacturer guidance before specifying a product.
No. Safety and security film can help hold broken glass together and, with the appropriate attachment and tested assembly, delay entry. It is not bulletproof or a substitute for a specified ballistic-resistant glazing system.
The objective and glass type determine the system. 3M's installation guidance requires 3M Impact Protection Attachment for approved break-entry, windstorm and explosion applications, and for spontaneous breakage of single-pane tempered glass. We review the frame before recommending a system.
Projects can be phased by opening, floor or area, with after-hours work considered around site access and operating requirements. The schedule is set during the project assessment.
Product selection, glass area and type, access equipment, film removal, attachment, site phasing and documentation affect the quote. A site survey and scope review are needed for project pricing.
Based in Harbeson, we install across Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. Larger commercial projects elsewhere are considered after reviewing the scope, site access and installation logistics.
Request a free estimate or call (302) 947-4624. Shore Tint & More (Delaware Window Film) — 3M Authorized Dealer, IWFA accredited, serving Delaware and the Maryland Eastern Shore since 1989.