Pentagon – window films

Large expanses of glass are hailed for their ability to let daylight deep into a building. But although we all appreciate the benefit of natural light, large amounts of glazing can create problems in some buildings, particularly in summer; while they can also leave a premises open to security breaches, unless additional measures are taken to ensure buildings are protected.

One cost-effective way of dealing with these problems is to fit window film. As a simple retro-fit, window films can solve a number of issues, including anti-shatter treatments, depending on the type selected for fitting.

Reflective films can be specified to reduce solar gain, and can be deployed on atrium roofs, conservatories, glazed corridors and large areas of windows to reduce the amount of heat entering the building. The consequential effect on the building interior will improve the comfort of occupants, as well as reducing the summer cooling load and the cost of running air conditioning systems.

Window films that reflect solar gain can have a minimal effect on the appearance of a building, something that is particularly valuable in situations where historic buildings are listed or in a conservation area. Alternatively, if required window films can provide additional levels of shading. For situations where additional privacy is required, window films can be provided with a reflective finish, allowing those inside to be able to see out, while preventing passers-by from having a view of the interior.

As a safety film, a protective coating is useful in a variety of situations, particularly in public buildings. Where there is glazing at low level, or where large areas of glass have been installed, it may be sensible to fit an anti-shatter treatment. Then, should anything or anyone bump into the glazing and it is damaged by the impact, the safety film will act to hold the glass together, minimising the potential for injury from sharp edges. In situations where large patio doors are fitted, the glazed panels may be rendered practically invisible in certain light conditions and so it is often advisable to install some form of anti-shatter film that renders the glazing visible.

Anti-shatter treatments are also suitable for use in industrial and high risk environments, where they can be applied to prevent glazing disintegrating and causing personal injury. They can also be a sensible precaution in situations where a building may be considered a potential terrorist target. The anti-shatter film will help retain the integrity of a glass panel, should it be damaged by a blast or physical attack, reducing the risk of injury for building occupants. This enables a building's appearance to be retained, while increasing its resistance to attack.

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Use window film to reduce summer solar glare

Too many business premises suffer from being uncomfortably hot in summer, with employees asking their boss why they can't have air conditioning.

For many of these situations, there is a simple alternative - reflective window film. Using a film on window glass is an easy, low-cost way to reduce the impact of summer heat gain from the sun. An interior will always heat up, when summer sun hits the glazing in external windows. The heat from the glass is then convected around the room off the inner surface, creating hot, stuffy conditions that are not conducive to efficient working. Window films help to reflect some of this solar heat back out of the building, so reducing the amount of heat gain.

Window films come in a variety of designs, shades and degrees of transparency; so it is likely that a suitable solution can be found whatever your window design and the type of protection you require. Most window films will ensure sufficient light reaches the interior, while providing an effective reduction in the strength of the sun's rays reaching the interior.

In many cases the installation of anti glare window film will also have the added advantage of uv protection, meaning that interior fittings and furniture, merchandise and displays will be less likely to suffer colour fading as a result of the sun's ultraviolet rays. In addition, protective window films can also be specified with a visual reflective element, or a pattern, to reduce the view in and improve privacy. This effect is generally one-way, still allowing the building's occupants to see out.

Protective and anti glare films are easily fitted by a competent window film supplier. The film itself can be cut to suit any window design, and is applied to the interior surface of the glazing, with minimal disruption to building occupants while the work is carried out. Once installed on the glass, window films start working right away, reducing solar heat gain on the next summer day that the sun comes out. In contrast with the alternative many employees might ask for instead, some form of air conditioning, window films also have the great advantage of being green, having zero running costs once installed.

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