Out-of-Warranty or Damaged Window Film Can Cause Problems for Building Owners
The development of various window films over the past several decades has been a game-changer for building owners. It started with the creation of solar control window films, which reduce solar heat gain through building windows, making for a more comfortable and energy-efficient environment. Security window films have made buildings safer, while privacy/decorative films have […]
Foul Weather Events and Potential Armed Attacks Continue to Threaten Un-Prepared Hospitals
When a tornado struck New Iberia, La. in December 2022 one of the many damaged buildings was the Iberia Medical Center. Numerous windows were blown out, projecting dangerous glass shards into the hospital. Amazingly, only five people were injured at the hospital, none of them seriously. The event was yet another reminder of how foul […]
U.S. Capitol Windows, Missing Key Security Feature, Gave Way During Mob Attack
When the mob that entered the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 to protest the result of the presidential election they did so, in part, by entering the building’s windows. Many of the windows were protected by a security window film that was installed after the terrorist attacks on 9/11. The film, which also was installed […]
Nashville Bombing Underscores Importance of Security Window Film Installation
The Christmas Day bombing in Nashville that severely damaged more than 40 buildings on historic Second Avenue and injured at least eight people was yet another reminder of the critical importance of protecting building windows in high traffic urban areas. In this case, the city was fortunate in that the bomber did not intend to […]
Uptick in Hurricanes, Tornadoes Threatening Lives As Building Windows Shatter
When Hurricane Laura struck the Louisiana-Texas coastline in late August, the property damage was devastating. In particular, the town of Lake Charles was hit hard. The symbol for the hurricane’s power and destruction was the town’s 22-story Capitol One building. The building had suffered serious damage during Hurricane Rita in 2005. And, now, 15 years […]
Beirut Tragedy Underscores Importance of Security Window Film Installation
The second of two explosions that rocked Beirut, Lebanon on Aug. 4, 2020, caused more than 170 deaths to date and injured more than 6,000. Property damage has been estimated at $10-$15 billion and more than 300,000 people are homeless. Some of the deaths and unspecified thousands of the injured were victims of glass shards, […]
Privacy/Decorative Window Film Installations on the Rise as Office Workspace Evolves
A transformation in the design of traditional office workspace over the past decade or so has changed the look of where we work in a typical office environment. For instance, smaller workforces have resulted in smaller offices. But the traditional walled, closed offices have mostly disappeared. Open cubicles have been around for years. However, the […]
Bird Safety Legislation Passed in New York City
The relatively recent interest in anti-bird strike window film received a significant boost with the December, 2019, passing by the New York City Council of legislation requiring bird-friendly glass in buildings throughout the city. The law passed after an intense bird safety campaign by local and national conservation groups and with the support of […]
How Shatter Resistant Window Films Protect Glass and Save Lives
Shatter resistant window films are designed to increase the shatter resistance of glass, keeping the glass in place during catastrophic events. They are similar to regular window films in that they are polyester laminates and but are often used in buildings where bomb blast mitigation may be necessary or where dangerous foul weather events are […]
ENERGY STAR Building Ratings Change Offers Opportunity for Energy-saving Solar Film Installation Projects
ENERGY STAR is a voluntary U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] program started in 1999 that delivers environmental benefits and financial value through superior energy efficiency. Through ENERGY STAR, EPA partners with businesses and public-sector organizations to transform the way that commercial buildings and industrial plants use energy. In its 20 years, the ENERGY STAR program […]