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Discover The Features Of Architectural Window Film
  
With window film installed on your home or office windows, you'll enjoy all the Features that only the highest quality window film can provide. Features such as:
Saves Energy and Money
June 2010 - Ameren UE rates increased by 10% and so did the cost to cool your home and office. Depending on the film selected, you can reduce up to 79 percent solar heat energy coming through your window panes. When less solar energy comes into your home or office building, your A/C system doesn't have to work as hard. The result can be a 10 – 15% savings on your energy bills and may increase the life of your A/C, and you know how expensive that can be to replace.
Increases Comfort
With less heat from the sun coming through the glass, there is less solar heat gain and fewer hot spots, so building occupants can enjoy a more comfortable interior environment.
Reduces Fading
Window film is constructed with ultraviolet-stabilized, dyed polyester which reduces fading of interior furnishings by blocking out as much as 99% of harmful and damaging ultraviolet rays and up to 79 percent of total solar energy. Ultraviolet energy is harmful to humans and pets, and damaging to fabrics and furnishings. The exact degree of fade reduction depends on your specific film selection, as well as the overall interior environment. And although no window film can totally prevent or stop fading, it can reduce UV damage.
Reduces Glare
Window film will reduce glare on television and computer screens resulting in less eye strain.
Improves Appearance
Window films are available in a variety of light densities and colors ranging from almost invisible to reflective colors which can complement a buildings décor or theme.
Improves Safety
Standard solar control window films can help hold broken glass together in the event of accidental or pre-meditated breakage. Although standard films are not considered "safety & security" products, once they bond to glass, they can help make that glass more shatter-resistant by holding broken splinters and shards together in the event of breakage.
Homes with children and homes on a golf course have an increased risk of ball and glass contact resulting in broken glass. In a commercial application, window film may prevent a smash and grab situation.
Increased Privacy
Depending on the reflectivity, window film can increase your privacy. The more reflective the film, the less someone on the outside of your home can see inside your home. So if you live in a newer neighborhood with young trees and close neighbors, window film can help keep your neighbors from seeing in your home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Window Film?
Window film is optical grade polyester sheeting with colored dye and/or metal particles imbedded into its surface to reduce the transmission of solar heat, light, and ultraviolet rays through a pane of glass, simultaneously reducing glare.
How Is Window Film Applied To Glass?
The film has a powerful adhesive on one side. Professional installers completely clean and prep the glass prior to installation. Using a special mounting solution, squeegee and stainless cutting blades, they prepare, fit and secure the film to the glass.
Why Is Window Film A Better Choice Than Tinted Glass?
Window films provide numerous benefits including solar heat and ultraviolet rejection and they can be easily fitted to most existing glass, which makes them less costly than replacing windows with tinted glass. They also help protect occupants from flying shards of broken glass in the event of accidental breakage.
Can The Film Be Scratched During Cleaning?
To help prevent minor scratches that can occur with cleaning, most window films come standard with a very tough, scratch-resistant coating.
What Is Meant By "Curing" And How Long Does It Take?
The window film needs a minimum of 30 days to cure or dry.
What Do I Need To Know About Maintenance?
No cleaning for the first 30 days. Routine cleaning can be done safely with mild soapy water and a soft cloth or soft paper towel.
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