Glass windows first became common for the standard home when they were introduced in English homes in the early 17th century. The benefit of sunlight light, outdoor viewing, and security that glass windows provided changed the design of houses and commercial buildings forever.
As with any new innovation, the glass windows did have their shortcomings. Sun glare, security and privacy issues are three of the most prevalent concerns. All of these issues can be controlled and limited by the application of window film. Here are three of the most common categories of commercial and residential window film: sun glare, security, and privacy.
Sun Glare
When sunlight hits the glass, it causes refraction and light displacement that causes problems within the home of office. Television shows become unwatchable because of the optical glare reflecting off the screens.The usual remedy to fight window glare has been closing blinds and drapes top shut out the sun. But that destroys the very purpose of the glass openings. Windows are meant to give us a view of the outside and let in healthy and cheerful sunlight. Applying solar control tinting film is and efficient was to greatly reduce glare while still providing the outdoor viewing you desire. Some of the products can filter out 99 percent of the sunlight’s damaging ultraviolet rays, not only be reducing glare by also helping to protect furniture, rugs and other items from fading and drying out.
Window Tinting for Security Protection
Glass windows and doors make enticing targets for criminals. By applying security window film on these potential openings, it’s possible to repel thieves intent on using smash-and-grab techniques from penetrating the glass.Security film makes the window glass shatter resistant. Criminals who smash front doors to businesses to gain access find it near impossible to break through the film-enhanced glass and will usually flee rather than continue their assault. Even if the glass shatters, the film will hold the glass shards in place to prevent them from flying around and causing injuries and damage.
Window Film for Privacy
Like one-way mirrors, privacy film is coated so that people inside a premise can see out clearly but outsiders cannot see in. This type of film has a frosted or reflective surface that comes in various shades of darkness.One word of caution: many brands of privacy film do not work at night when interior lights are being used and outsider can see in clearly. There are special window films types that do provide privacy day and night. Be sure to request this film if this is an issue.
Contact Glamour Glaze for Commercial and Residential Window Film Tinting
Glamour Glaze has been proudly serving the Wasatch Front area for over 25 years in handling both residential and commercial window tinting installations. Being the area’s only authorized 3M dealers allows us to use the full range of 3M window tinting productsEach residential job comes with a limited lifetime warranty. Commercial jobs are backed by a 15-year commercial warranty. Please give us a call at 801-876-1680 if you have any questions or would like to talk to a window specialist about arranging a visit for a free consultation and cost estimate.
About the Author:
Nate Ridinger is the owner of GlamourGlaze Window Tinting in Utah. He offers homeowners and businesses with a window film that can solve heating, glare, and fading concerns.
Glamour Glaze Window Tinting
6022 S 1900 W
Roy, UT 84067
801-776-8468
