Guide to Understanding Window Films and Their Uses

A variety of window films are available that will help you improve the appearance of your office building or house, reduce your energy bills and offer you privacy. There are specialized window films that provide protection from ultraviolet (UVA+B) rays of the sun. Some window films provide added insulation which helps control the temperature of a room’s interior. Here are the most commonly used window film types.

UV window films

You can reduce fading of your wooden floors, furniture, carpet and draperies by installing UV window films. The films reduce up to 99% exposure to UV radiation and help prevent deterioration of textiles.

Window films for privacy

These films are best for offices and homes that need.to reduce or block visibility. Privacy films for homes maximize privacy to areas such as shower enclosures and front doors, bathrooms and interior glass doors to closets. For business, the use of these films on glass partitions and walls is very popular.

In order to compliment the décor of your home or office, experienced window film companies like American Glass Coatings offer these films in an array of textures, patterns, colors and designs. You can even get a custom design or image printed on film. Privacy window films provide an efficient balance of aesthetics and utility.

Safety and security films

Installation of safety and security film makes a glass shatter resistant. It provides protection from broken glass when impacted and damaged. Engineered with powerful adhesives, security films reduce the hazards of broken glass by keeping pieces safely attached to the film. In addition to this, the film can provide protection from intruders by holding the glass pieces intact in the frame.

Solar control films

Up to 80 % of the total heat gain of the sun can be reduced by installing solar control window film. Energy efficiency of a building can be improved by installing solar control window film. In addition to this, problematic hot/and cold spots in a building can be evened out effectively by installing solar control film.

Who needs window films?

• Architects/Engineers
• Glass Repair/Replacement Companies
• Government Buildings
• Large Commercial Customer Institutions
• Large Commercial Buildings
• Small Professional/Office Complexes
• Small Remodeling Firms
• Small Residential Developers/Contractors
• Home/Townhouse/Condo/Apartment Owners

Getting high quality window films

American Glass Coatings is engaged in supplying a wide assortment of high quality solar control window films, UV window films and other window films that offer high resistance to scratches, fading, cracking, etching, bubbling etc. and enhance the look of your premises.