Window Film
Article by Paul Foster
Glazing causes many problems to overcome. Glass causes problems in homes, conservatories and offices especially when montiors or TVs are being viewed as they as the suns heat can be stiffling, the glare can make seeing a monitor screen virtualy impossible and it also fades carpets, furnishings and displays very quickly (remember when youve moved home and picked up a cabinet which hadnt been moved for years, you can then see the different colour of the carpet...the colour your carpet used to be before it started to fade!). They are also a vunerable spot in any home or office and a weak point from intruders, they are also a danger to anyone inside as a flying shard of glass from a broken window can cause sever injury and even deathAnother problem with glazing can be the fast that it is clear meanin others can see straight into your house. If your house is close to a road or path this can be quite annoying, also areas like toilets and store rooms should be cut off from view from passers by.
How can you solve these problems...
Window Film is the solution to many problems associated with glazing but it is still a product that not many people know about.
Solar Control Window Film
These solar control films can reduce solar heat by as much as 78%, solar glare by up to 91% and UV (the main cause of fading furniture) by over 98%. The solar control films are available in various shades and colours. The lightest film available is visibly clear to the eye, whilst it doesn't stop hardly and heat or glare it does stop nearly 100% of the UV rays which really helps to reduce the effects of fading on your furnishings. There is a number of natural solar control films which are available in various shades. The best films for heat and glare reduction is a reflective window film, these also have the added benefit of giving day time privacy by giving a one way mirrored effect when someone looks into the property but allowing perfect vision to the outside. All these films are ideal for homes offices and especially conservatories. There is even a special solar control film called Coolkote on the market which is designed especially to be applied to a polycarbonate conservatory roof.
Privacy Window Films
Privacy films are available in various colours and designs, they are made to create various amounts of privacy. Totally opaque window film is available in black or white and stops 100% of the light and vision, similar to that found in a photographic dark room. Frosted window films are the most popular as they stop people seeing in whilst still allowing a lot of natural light to pass through. There are many variations of the frosted film that involve blocks and stripes helping to minimise vision whilst not totally blocking it.
Glass protection window films
These films help to stop glass from shattering under impact. It is available in various thicknesses. The 100 micron film is designed to bring glass to safety standards (BS6206 Class B) so that if someone falls into it it will hold all the harmful shards in place. 175 micron security film is tougher and as well as offering low level security in the event of a bomb blast also offers excellent security benefits against intruders - being thicker than the safety film means it can withstand a more repeated attack, the types you get when someone is trying to break into your house. The thickest film is 300 microns. This film offers high level protection against bomb blast devastation. It is desinged to hold all the harmful shards in place in the event of a bomb going off or a natural disaster such as a hurricane or strong wind. All these films are completely clear to the eye so the only time you will notice them is when they are put to the test.
All in all, if you have a problem with the glazing in your home or office I'm sure there is a Window Film on the market that will solve the problem.
I am a window film installer based in Worcestershire, England. I have over 12 years experience in the window film industry, starting in the business as a trainee installer at the age of 18.
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