Window film insights from Commercial Window Shield: how security, solar control, privacy and bird safety films work, what to consider before an installation, and lessons from commercial projects.
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Anyone who has worked beside a sun-exposed office window knows how uncomfortable solar heat gain can become. The problem can occur even during cooler weather.
The development of commercial window films over the past several decades has given building owners a practical way to improve existing glazing. Solar control films
The Christmas Day 2020 bombing in downtown Nashville damaged dozens of surrounding buildings and injured eight people. The FBI later determined that the individual responsible
When Hurricane Laura struck the Gulf Coast in 2020, extensive building damage again focused attention on one of the most vulnerable parts of many structures:
The massive explosion at the Port of Beirut on August 4, 2020, devastated surrounding areas of the Lebanese capital and caused widespread damage to buildings
Glass walls, office fronts and conference rooms have become defining features of modern commercial interiors. They allow natural light to move deeper into a workspace
Shatter-resistant window film—also commonly called security or fragment-retention film—is designed to help hold broken glass together after impact. Compared with conventional solar or decorative films,
ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager has long given commercial building owners a way to benchmark energy performance against similar properties. The scoring methodology has changed over
Window film installed years ago can easily become a forgotten building asset. Ownership changes, facility-management turnover and incomplete project records can make it difficult to
Glass-walled offices and conference rooms provide openness and natural light, but there are times when employees need immediate visual privacy. That need has helped drive interest
Security window film is often described by its thickness: 8 mil, 14 mil, 15 mil and other specifications. But film thickness alone does not determine how
When Hurricane Michael struck the Florida Panhandle in October 2018, hospitals and other healthcare facilities faced severe building damage, operational disruption and patient evacuations. The
On May 22, 2011, a devastating tornado struck St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Missouri. The National Institute of Standards and Technology later
Modern airport terminals rely heavily on glass. Large curtain walls and expansive exterior glazing bring daylight into terminals and create open spaces for
The versatility of commercial window film is sometimes overlooked when building owners consider upgrades to existing glazing. Different films can address very
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