Trouble with the locals spored rapid cheap action.

[Brambles]

Just had a quick Google, Deeps and found this.

3M Ultra Safety Series: Enhanced Window security
Window Security and Solar Film

Provides enhanced security
Resists smash and grab burglaries
Allows up to 70% of the visible light through your windows
Holds glass together in the event of a break-in or breakage incident
Blocks heat and reduces hot spots by rejecting up to 97% of the sun’s infrared rays
Reduce energy bills by lowering the workload of air conditioning units
Protection against injuries to persons or damage to items caused by fragments of broken glass
Abrasion resistant coating to maintain its appearance
Rejects UV light, reduces fading to fabrics and furnishings

http://solutions.3m.co.uk/wps/portal/3M ... csdCsBxoXi

So looks like it may not be good for plants.

[Deeps]

Thanks for going to the trouble Brambles, I appreciate it. Aye, it looks like it would be no good for Her Maj's plants, tempted to get some for 'just in case', even for downstairs. Hmmm, something else to add to the wishlist.

[PreparedKent]

I think it may be better to buy boards, then when SHTF you can board up the downstairs windows like they do in the states. Films are a real bastardo to put on to glass or plastics without tell tale unsightly bubbles.

I could board up my front window my conservatory is a weak spot at the back but I could board the door that leads out to it. In an emergency situation strong adhesive tape across windows in an X works wonders, it's what we did during the blitz