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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Expired Window Film Warranties Can Cause Liability
In the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C., the federal government’s General Services Administration [GSA] initiated a security standard for buildings housing government agencies. Included in the standard for the higher security-risk agencies was a requirement to install fragment retention film on building windows. Prior to 9/11, the […]
Smart Film Installations On The Rise As Companies Move To Improve Office Privacy
As the design of the modern work space has changed, with the open office and conference room concept firmly in place, the desire to have the option of increased privacy has increased as well. The development of smart films in recent years by film manufacturers has provided an effective and attractive way for companies to […]
Improperly Attached Security Window Film Is Ineffective Against Intruders
When officials at the Fox 5 news station in Washington, D.C. decided to secure their front entranceway doors by installing security film on the glass, the company installing the film made a critical mistake. They neglected to use an attachment system to hold the glass in place in the door frame. As a result, an […]