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How to Repair a Broken Window

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The sharp shards left by a broken window can cause serious injury and even death. Window safety films have a strong adhesive that makes broken glass less hazardous, securing the fragments inside the film. The film is transparent, so light can penetrate it and it's not as ugly as board ups - especially for businesses that rely on their customers to visit their premises.

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