Meet Building Codes with Safety Glazing Film
In an effort to better protect building occupants, the International Building Code has an entire chapter dedicated to glass and glazing regulations. On glass surfaces most likely to impact occupants, …
Why You Should Get Window Film for Skylights
Skylights aren’t a new technology by any means. In fact, the origin of skylights dates all the way back to ancient Rome. While we typically think of skylights as little …
Window Film for Reactive Dogs
Dogs like looking out windows, just like humans. But when they start barking at the mailman, delivery driver, and every other person that walks by on the sidewalk, it can …
Get Up to $500 in Federal Tax Credit for Window Film
If you made energy-saving improvements to your home in 2020, you might be eligible for a federal tax credit of up to $500. Window film falls under the category of …
How Window Film Can Help Keep Cooling Costs Down
Windows are an important architectural feature of both homes and businesses. We spend a lot of time looking out windows, whether it’s watching our kids play outside while we do …
Managing Glare in the Home with Window Film
Sometimes glare is purely subjective; what you find annoying may be unbearable to some people while others may describe the same condition as sparkling. A glare condition may be hard …
Achieving a One-Way Privacy Effect with Window Film
A “one-way” privacy effect can be imparted to existing glass with an application of window film but, just like “one-way” glass, this illusion is dependent on ambient light conditions. It …
Privacy Window Film Options
Reflective Films Window films can provide excellent privacy. Reflective film can turn the window into a mirror, or we can “smoke” the window with a dark non reflective film. This will …
How to Reduce Fading with 3M Window Film
The number one reason many homeowners want 3M Scotchtint window film: to reduce fading of fabrics, carpets, furniture, and upholstery. While window films provide an excellent way to help reduce …
Spectrally-Selective Window Film Reduces Heating & Cooling Loads without Eliminating Natural Light
Window film is a simple, cost-effective way to achieve two important goals in the building environment: Reduce or eliminate occupant discomfort due to temperature imbalances. Decrease building operating costs by …