Living in Chicago, you get used to experiencing all kinds of weather. Still, when the wind starts pounding on your windows and making the whole house shake, it can be a little frightening. Natural disasters have caused severe devastation in major cities all around the world. And even though Chicago is somewhat protected by the lake effect, Illinois is still part of Tornado Alley. The Windy City is also no stranger to floods, hail, blizzards, and severe thunderstorms.
Fortunately, there’s a way that you can protect your home from severe weather. And it doesn’t even require much effort on your part. All you have to do is have a good security window film installed for your Chicago home.
How Security Window Film Can Protect Your Home During a Bad Storm
There’s a common misconception that Chicago got its nickname because of its windy coastal environment. While this is actual an inaccurate statement, it doesn’t minimize the fact that the wind gets pretty crazy here. Sometimes, it’s strong enough to knock down entire trees, pick up construction equipment, and cause major damage.
If the wind is strong enough, it may even blow an object into your home. And if it hits a window, you’re going to be dealing with a whole lot of broken glass.
That’s why security window film is a choice that make sense for Chicago homes. Security window film increases the strength and flexibility of glass, helping to minimize breakage during impact. And if the glass pane does end up cracking or breaking, you don’t have to worry about it hurting your pets, kids, flooring, or furniture because the sharp pieces will be trapped inside the film.
Additional Benefits of Security Window Film
In addition to protecting your home from floods, high speed winds, and severe storms, security window film can also guard your home from other dangers too. Here are some of the additional security benefits:
- Accident mitigation and protection
- UV protection
- Break-in prevention
- Bomb blast protection
- Privacy protection
- Glass injury prevention
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Learn more about how security window film can benefit your Chicago home by calling our team today!
About The Author: Mike Kinsey
Mike Kinsey has more than a decade of experience installing window film in the Chicago area. His years of experience have allowed him to develop a deep familiarity with all of the different types and styles of window film on the market including the various security, privacy, decorative, and energy efficient options. Together, he and his team have completed hundreds of commercial and residential installs, totaling an accumulation of over 250,000 square feet. In addition to being an expert on top brands such as LLumar, C-Bond, HDClear, Solar Gard, Solyx, and Huper Optik, Mike is also certified by 3M, EnerLogic, and AIA for continuing education.
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