Glass Fragment Retention
The 8 mil construction helps retain broken glass fragments after impact while keeping N1050 SR PS8 matched to the project's appearance goals.
N1050 SR PS8 is a discreet solar safety film that keeps the glass relatively light while adding substantial 8 mil retention. Its 50% visible light transmission is suited to projects that need safety-film strength without making the retrofit visually obvious. That makes the specification both a comfort decision and a glass-retention decision, which is why the tint level and mil thickness need to be considered together.
Use it on Philadelphia institutional glass, street-facing offices, historic properties, and residential doors where owners want more resilience but do not want a dark tint. It can help with UV exposure and moderate glare while preserving daylight in narrow rooms. On Philadelphia projects, N1050 SR PS8 should be evaluated by elevation, room use, and how much glass faces sidewalks, transit, neighboring rowhomes, or open sky.
The 8 mil construction helps retain fragments after breakage and can delay forced entry when installed as part of a proper glass system. At 50% VLT, the film is noticeably lighter than N1040 and N1020 safety options. In practice, 50% VLT and 8 mil tells the project team how assertive the neutral result will feel once installed, not just how it looks on a sample card.
Choose N1050 SR PS8 when clear safety film is too passive on glare but darker solar safety film would conflict with the architecture. It pairs well with darker films on hotter elevations of the same property. Window Film Philadelphia can compare it against adjacent LLumar options from Eastman Performance Films so the final selection matches the building, not just the product category. Samples should be judged in the actual room whenever daylight, privacy, historic appearance, visibility, or color is close.
The 8 mil construction helps retain broken glass fragments after impact while keeping N1050 SR PS8 matched to the project's appearance goals.
Can delay forced entry when paired with suitable glass and attachment details; it is a retrofit layer, not absolute protection.
Combines safety-film retention with 50% solar tint to reduce UV exposure, glare, and fading pressure near the glass.
The SR surface helps the N1050 SR PS8 installation stand up to routine cleaning in schools, storefronts, offices, and residences.
| VLT | 50% |
|---|---|
| UV Block | over 99% |
| Thickness | 8 mil |
| Warranty | Residential lifetime / Commercial limited warranty |
| Series | Solar Safety Series |
| Brand | LLumar |
Glass retention and forced-entry delay for doors, sidelites, and shared spaces.
Retrofit protection for public-facing glass and administrative offices.
Security upgrades for storefronts, vestibules, and street-level glazing.
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