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June 2, 2020 by Sandy Taylor

RIOT PROOF GLASS

PREVENT FUTURE BREAK-INS with Window Film!

Downtown Grand Rapids Vandalism During Protest Saturday, May 30, 2020

Civil unrest that leads to community vandalism & looting; smash and grab burglaries; intruders who pose a threat to residences, schools and government buildings; bomb blast mitigation; earthquakes and other natural causes or disasters are all great reasons to protect a building with Safety and Security Film.

SAVE YOUR BUSINESS!

Glass doors and windows are among the most vulnerable points of entry into businesses and pose as one of the greatest dangers when the glass is broken. Securing your building with Security Film:

  • Increases security and provides added protection against the crime of vandalism and smash and grab burglaries.
  • Mitigates hazards from shattered glass due to natural and human causes.
  • Helps provide protection to people and property from flying glass in natural disasters.

Watch 3M™ Safety & Security Window Film in Action Below:

Five Star Window Coatings is an Authorized 3M Window Film Dealer. Our team has the experience and certification to install Safety & Security Film, with the proper attachment system, to secure any glass in the most vulnerable and potentially dangerous areas of a building. To learn more about the effectiveness of window film protection visit:  www.3m.com/schoolsafety or https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/home-window-solutions-us/solutions/safety-security/ & https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-Safety-and-Security-Window-Film-Safety-Series/?N=5002385+3290229465&rt=rud

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Filed Under: Commercial, Safe Schools, Safety, School Safety, Security, Security Film Tagged With: 3M Security Film, Bomb blast mitigation, break ins, burglary, earthquakes, hurricanes, looting, riots, safety film, School Safety, school security, Security, Security Film, smash and grab, vandalism

December 5, 2019 by Sandy Taylor

Five Star Window Coating’s Core Values at Work!

It’s reviews like this that makes us love what we do!

The fundamental Core Values we have as a company include: “A Hardworking Team Oriented Environment”, Honesty & Integrity”, “Maximum Effort”, “Accountability”, and “The WOW Factor”, just to name a few. From consult to installation – we strive to provide a 5 Star experience for all our customers!

The Five Star Window Coatings team helps add security to our school districts by installing Safety & Security Window Film and Bond Kap to their buildings. We help homeowners and businesses with Solar Control Window Film that conserves energy, reduces heat, glare & fading to provide a more comfortable environment. We create custom designed printed & cut window film that can add signage, logos, branding and decorative flair corporately. If privacy is the issue at home or in the workplace – we have a vast selection of decorative privacy film options. Our in-house Graphic Designer can also create custom designed and printed signs and banners for any occasion!

Five Star Window Coatings is a versatile company that works with our customers to provides solutions. Customer satisfaction is our top priority – and a favorable review of our work is our greatest compliment!

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March 5, 2019 by Sandy Taylor

Safety & Security Window Film Can Buy Extra Time!

An extra two to three minutes could mean the difference between life and death…


In my Security business I have had the opportunity to work with window film companies across the nation. Five Star has proven time and time again they are among the best. Their customer service and attention to detail set them apart from the competition. They always exceed our and the clients expectations
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–Jason Russell, President, Firestorm/Secure Education Consultants

A valuable barrier that buys precious time, installed correctly, Safety & Security Window Film and an Impact Protection Attachment System can help deter unwanted individuals from entering. Protecting buildings, businesses, schools and homes against break-ins, vandalism and even bomb blasts – this film and attachment system technology holds window glass together in the event of breakage. Glass that is more difficult to pass through can therefore buy extra time to help guard against active shooter events that have plagued our country.

School Security is our top priority! The 5-Star Team has been assessing and installing safety and security window film throughout the Midwest since 1989. Many of these assessments uncovered multiple deficiencies in the window film application by the competition. With all the confusion and misinformation about security film and the anchoring systems, we’re offering a free initial assessment of your school(s) window security posture.

5 Star installs state-of-the-art window film technology including 3M Safety & Security Protective Window Film where it is their motto to; “Be safe. Be secure. Be sure.”

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Filed Under: Commercial, Residential, Safe Schools, School Safety, Security, Security Film, Window Film Tagged With: 3M, 3M Security Film, safety film, School Safety, school security, Security Film, Window film

December 13, 2018 by Sandy Taylor

STRATEGIC SAFETY MEASURES CAN SAVE LIVES

S.A.F.E. is an initiative to raise national awareness of the causes and effects of school shootings.

For some insight into the police force mindset in dealing with the impact on the communities in which they serve – Guest Kyle Rehatchek discusses how school shootings have affected the local police force. At 3:04 minutes he talks about how window film “gives time…invisible protection.”  To view – Click on the picture below:

This web show is sponsored by Solar Gard. Through SAFE, the hope is to educate the public on how strategic safety measures can save lives and make a dramatic difference on the outcomes of violent attacks.

 

Five Star Window Coatings offers a free safety and security assessment homes, businesses and most importantly schools.  If you are concerned about the security & safety of your school or business please contact us! Security Window Film with a properly installed attachment system is barrier of invisible protection which in turn can provide precious TIME.


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Filed Under: Commercial, Residential, Safe Schools, Safety, School Safety, Security, Security Film, Window Film Tagged With: 3M Security Film, Armorcoat, safety film, school security, Security, Security Film, Window Coatings, Window film, window tinting grand rapids

July 11, 2018 by Sandy Taylor

Calls For National School Security Guidance Grow – State Requirements Are Scrutinized

Campus Safety Magazine’s Excerpt of the SIA Government Summit on School Safety and Security – Check It Out:

Campus Safety Magazine further reports on school safety standards that widely vary: https://www.campussafetymagazine.com/safety/calls-for-national-school-security-guidance-grow-as-state-requirements-scrutinized/

The 5 Star Team has protected schools such as:

Ada Christian • Catholic Central • Grand Rapids Christian • Grandville Public • Hamilton High School • Hudsonville Public • Macon Georgia Charter Academy • Northview Public • Rockford Public • Tri Unity • West Michigan Lutheran High School
with 3M Ultra and Solar Gard Armorcoat Security Window Film. To learn more about the effectiveness of window film protection visit: www.3m.com/schoolsafety
Five Star Window Coatings offers a free assessment of your Safety & Security window filming needs.

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Filed Under: Commercial, Safe Schools, Safety, School Safety, Security Tagged With: 3M Security Film, safety film, school security, Security, Security Film

April 19, 2018 by Sandy Taylor

5 Star Exhibits Safety & Security Film to School Officials

Governor Snyder Proposes Spending $20 Million to Make Our Schools Safer!

3M Safety and Security Film can act as a deterrent and provide precious extra response time by slowing down intruders.  With the Governors recent call to upgrade security at schools in Michigan – we hope to be very busy making even more schools safer in our communities in the months to come!

5 Star was proud to be an exhibitor at the 80th Annual Michigan School Business Officials (MSBO) Trade Show in Detroit – demonstrating how Safety & Security Film can help secure our schools! #safeschools #securityfilm #3M


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Filed Under: Commercial, Safe Schools, Safety, School Safety, Security Tagged With: 3M, 3M Security Film, safety film, school security, Security, Security Film

May 19, 2015 by Randy Hutson

The Role of 3M Security Film in Protecting Schools

Ever wonder how 3M Security Film can aid in protecting schools? Even if you haven’t, you should, if even for a moment.

We’ve talked about it a little before, when the federal government rolled out Code Red grants to school districts to enhance school security in light of recent school shootings and bomb threats. 3M Security Film for glass doors and windows is a great way to boost the security of the traditionally weakest point in building security, and since you’re not replacing the windows and doors, the high cost of safety glass plus installation isn’t a factor.

Typically it takes 1-2 strong hits to break through a glass door, or a single shot from a firearm. Check out the video below, our supplier did a great job demonstrating the effectiveness of security film here, can you imagine what it could do in a code red situation in schools?

Sure, you can argue that not everyone will just use a sledge hammer, but normal glass would NEVER hold up to that sort of a beating. Even if this 3M Security Film only bought an extra 30 seconds that’s still a lot of time compared to 2-3 seconds!

For a moment, let’s think about if each door in a school had this film system installed… Most schools tend to have 2 sets of doors in order to lower energy loss due from heating or cooling inside the building. If these doors had these systems installed, that would easily add a couple of minutes before someone could forcefully enter the building. Given that, what about each door and window inside the school? This could effectively slow down an attacker long enough for the school security team or police force to arrive and deal with the situation while lowering the potential for harm to the innocent lives inside the building!

For more information on what 3M Security Film has to offer, check out 3M”s Website here!


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Filed Under: Security Tagged With: 3M Security Film, school security, Window film

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