What is Window Film Film Safety/Security FAQ's
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What is Window Film and how does it work?
Window film is basically a self-adhesive polyester film that is applied to the interior surface of glass. It’s used as a “retrofit” for existing glass on automobiles, homes and commercial buildings in order to upgrade solar control and safety. Solar radiation from the sun is divided into 3 components; visible light we can see, and infrared and ultraviolet rays which we can only feel. As solar radiation strikes a piece of glass, window film acts as a “sunscreen” to block harmful UV rays as well as regulates the levels of heat and light passing through the glass. The amount of heat and light rejected is all dependant on the type of window film selected.
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Excessive solar heat passing through your windows can account for up to 40%
of your summer cooling bill. By reducing the amount of heat entering your
home or building, Geoshield window films make cooling cost less. According
to one of our case studies, the return on investment was 1.5 to 2.5 years -
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Natural Hazard Protection
- During hurricanes and tornadoes, safety research indicates that security
film can save lives and reduce property damage by preventing flying objects
from penetrating windows. Additionally, earthquake studies confirm that home
or office structures that include security film can substantially reduce the
hazard of flying and shattered glass, a major source of injury.
Accidental Damage Protection - A variety of glass window accidents
occur in the home every year; a stray baseball hits an unintended target, a
lawnmower propels a rock, a toddler falls against a bay window. The
installation of the proper safety film can keep these minor accidents from
becoming a medical emergency.
Human Threat Protection - Unfortunately, crime and vandalism are a
part of our everyday life. Personal safety and property are exposed to the
expanding levels of risk associated with “smash and grab” robberies and
other more dangerous illegal acts.
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Myth: Window Film will stop fading of interior furnishings 100% Reality: While window film does a tremendous job in reducing the amount of harmful UV Rays (up to 99 and solar heat (up to 78, it will not completely eliminate the deteriorating effects of the sun, especially over a long period of time. However, window film is significantly better at stopping fading in comparison to untreated glass.
Reality: While window film does a tremendous job in reducing the amount of harmful UV Rays (up to 99 and solar heat (up to 78, it will not completely eliminate the deteriorating effects of the sun, especially over a long period of time. However, window film is significantly better at stopping fading in comparison to untreated glass.
Myth: Security Film is bullet resistant and hurricane proof Reality: Many companies claim that security window film will protect glass from such extreme forces such as natural disasters and even bullets. The tests conducted often times use ½” glass and multi-layers of security film—both unrealistic situations in today’s market. And “hurricane proof” is a complete misnomer. If a hurricane can rip open a roof, it only makes sense it can destroy a thin piece of glass window as well.
Reality: Many companies
claim that security window film will protect glass from such extreme forces
such as natural disasters and even bullets. The tests conducted often times
use ½” glass and multi-layers of security film—both unrealistic situations
in today’s market. And “hurricane proof” is a complete misnomer. If a
hurricane can rip open a roof, it only makes sense it can destroy a thin
piece of glass window as well.
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