Patric Fransko, Author at Shaded Glass

Dec 15 2023

Retail Window Film Improves Comfort at Apple Store

By Patric Fransko Commercial Window Film

Our team was recently called to an Apple Store in Farmington, Utah to help them with a window film issue they were having. It turns out the window film that had been applied in the past was failing and needed to be replaced. After consultation, we helped them decide on a retail window film that would allow clear visibility in while still blocking a nice amount of heat to increase comfort and reduce the store’s energy usage.

We removed the 500 square feet of old film completely and did a re-install and the store looks great. The best part is that the store will enjoy the benefits of the new film without most people even realizing there is something on the original glass.

Shaded Glass excels at helping everyone from store owners and building managers to homeowners choose the right window tint or window film to meet their particular needs and then expertly install it backed by a solid warranty.

If you have any questions about these innovative retail window film or would like to schedule a free, no obligation assessment and quotation at your retail or office facility, contact Shaded Glass today by calling 801-810-8468 or email us at info@shadedglass.com. We are located in Orem, Utah and cover Farmington, Salt Lake City, Ogden and the surrounding area.

Nov 30 2023

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The Perfect Home Gift Might Be A Window Film Retrofit To Existing Glass - Home Window Tinting in the Orem, UT area.

Perfect Home Gift? – 3 Reasons to Consider Window Film

By Patric Fransko Residential Window Film

How is Window Film The Perfect Home Gift?

It’s officially that time of year again! People are often scrambling around to come up with gift ideas. Why not give a gift that continues to provide value well into the future? Considering that many people are spending more time in their home at this time of the year, we wanted to share what we thought might be the perfect home gift. Who couldn’t use a gift that will improve comfort, save money and help preserve furniture, floors and furnishings in your home? That is exactly what retrofitting a window film to the existing glass in your home can do. Sound interesting? Let’s learn more!

3 Ways That Window Film Makes The Perfect Home Gift

Help Save Money On Utility Costs – As a result of spending more time at home, many have noticed their heating and cooling system working harder to maintain the desired comfort level throughout the day. When these systems are working harder, they consume more energy. Window films retrofitted to your existing glass can help reduce the demand on your system by making your windows more energy efficient. With the projected significant rise in utility costs this upcoming year, this reduction in demand on the system can result in some nice utility savings.
Improve The Comfort Of A Home – Nothing impacts the comfort of a home more than being too hot or too cold. That is exactly what often happens in areas of the home near windows. You can experience hot and cold spots throughout the home that the heating and cooling system cannot address. A properly chosen home window film can help eliminate these hot spots in the summer and cold spots in the winter, making a home more comfortable all year round.
Preserves Floors, Furniture & Furnishings – A home window film retrofitted to existing glass will block virtually all of the sun’s UV rays as well as a portion of solar heat and visible light. These are the 3 main factors related to sun damage and fading. By reducing this combination of 3 factors through the use of window film, you can extend the life of floors, furniture and furnishings.

We hope that this article explained why we feel might be the perfect home gift idea this holiday season and beyond. If you would like more information about the residential window films we offer, click HERE. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a free, no obligation assessment and estimate, call us at (801) 810-8468 or email us at info@shadedglass.com. We would be happy to provide a free, no obligation consultation and estimate of retrofitting a house window film solution onto your home’s existing windows in the Orem, Ogden, Salt Lake City and St. George, Utah areas.

Aug 31 2023

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Why Does Sunlight Fade Things? 1 Way To Preserve Furnishings.

By Patric Fransko Residential Window Film

Can You Fully Enjoy Your Windows as Preserve Furnishings at the Same Time?

Most people love the open an airy feeling that lots of windows can create. Unfortunately, this open feeling often come with undesirable elements. Primarily, faded flooring, furniture, artwork, etc. So, what can be done so you can let the sun shine in and still preserve furnishings? That is what this article is all about. We want you to understand what is causing the problem and then explore how a home window tint or film just might be the solution you are looking for.

Why Does Sunlight Fade Things? 1 Way To Preserve Furnishings. - Home Window tint and Film Services in Omaha, Nebraska The four primary causes of faded furnishings are:

Ultraviolet (UV) Rays (40%) – UV rays are the primary cause of fading in most materials. They can penetrate glass and damage the dyes and fibers in fabrics, carpets, and other materials.
Heat (25%) – Heat can also damage furnishings, especially fabrics and carpets. When heat is combined with UV rays, it can speed up the fading process.
Visible Light (25%) – Visible light can also cause fading, but to a lesser extent than UV rays. Visible light can break down the bonds in dyes and pigments, causing them to lose their color.
Pollutants (10%) – Pollutants in the air, such as ozone and nitrogen dioxide, can also cause fading. These pollutants can react with the dyes and pigments in materials, causing them to lose their color.

In addition to these 4 primary causes, there are other factors that can contribute to fading, such as:

The Type of Material – Some materials are more susceptible to fading than others. For example, fabrics with bright colors or delicate dyes are more likely to fade than fabrics with muted colors or durable dyes.
The Amount of Exposure to Sunlight – The more exposure to sunlight, the more likely a material is to fade.
The Environment – The environment can also affect the rate of fading. For example, materials are more likely to fade in hot, dry climates than in cool, humid climates.

How can a home window film help?

A properly selected window film attacks the three largest factors in fading. Nearly all modern window films will block 99% or more of the UV Rays. Then, depending on the window film technology chosen, they can reduce the visible light and heat elements as well. The combination of reducing these three largest fade factors results in a greater longevity of your furnishings even if exposed to sun through the windows. It should be noted that nothing can stop fading completely, other than keeping an item in a dark and temperature controlled room, window film can allow you to reduce these elements enough to be able to enjoy your windows and take a big step to preserve your furnishings.

Here are some additional tips for protecting your furnishings from fading:

Keep Furnishings Out of Direct Sunlight – While this is the best way to prevent fading, it is not always possible or desirable. When you cannot keep furnishings out of direct sunlight, that is when window film can be a great option.
Rotate Furnishings Regularly. This will help to prevent the same areas from being exposed to the sun’s rays all the time.
Clean Furnishings Regularly. This will help to remove dirt and dust, which can accelerate fading.

We hope this brief post shed some light on what the factors of faded floors, rugs and furniture are and how utilizing window film is one of your best options to preserve furnishings. If you would like to learn more about how home window films can help to preserve furnishings, click HERE. If you have any questions about this article or would like to schedule a free, no obligation quotation, contact us today by calling (801) 810-8468 or emailing us at info@shadedglass.com.

Aug 17 2023

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Home Window Films Can Save Money On Cooling Your House

By Patric Fransko Residential Window Film

Can Home Window Films Help Save You Money On Cooling Your House?

Have you noticed the size of your utility bills lately? The warm Summer weather is something many of us look forward to all year long, but it can also bring higher energy bills as we use our air conditioning to keep our home cooler and comfortable. With that in mind, we wanted to share some ways that home window films can help save you on home energy costs this Summer season and beyond.

We discuss how window film can reduce the load on your air conditioning system which saves you money on utility bills and also on HVAC system maintenance.

Home Window Films Can Save Money On Cooling Your House - Residential Window Tint & Film The first thing we want to explain is how home window films work to reduce the load on your air conditioning system. The simple explanation is that window film installed on your existing windows reduces the amount of the sun’s heat coming into your home by passing through the glass.

On a hot Summer day, this excessive heat pass through might have your air conditioning system struggling to keep up with the demand and keep your home’s interior comfortable.

Unfortunately, this demand for air conditioning is also happening all throughout your area at the same time. This spike in demand for energy allows the utility company to charge a premium on the energy you use during this peak period.

Now, the good news. Home window film is very effective at reducing the heat making its way into your home through the windows through absorption or reflection.

By stopping a great deal of the heat at the glass, your air conditioning will not having to work as hard to keep your home comfortable. By the HVAC not having to work as hard, you will not use as much energy

In addition, as a result of reducing the heat entering the home, the home’s air conditioning system will not need to run constantly to keep up with demand. As mentioned, this not only saves you money on energy costs, but will also save you system maintenance costs from excessive wear and tear. The air conditioning unit consists of numerous components that each have an effective service life.

The longer, and harder, a unit is forced to run, the faster these parts wear out and need replacing. Furthermore, as parts degrade they often do not work as efficiently as they did when new. The resulting system inefficiency translates into higher energy usage to get the same results in home cooling.

Our hope is that this brief article shed some light on how home window films can help save on home energy costs and system maintenance this Summer and for many years to come. If you would like more information about home window films and how they can be implemented into your house, click HERE.

If you have any questions about this article or would like to schedule a free, no obligation quotation, contact us today by calling (801) 810-8468 or emailing us at info@shadedglass.com. We service the Orem, Ogden, St. George and Salt Lake City areas of Utah.

Jul 20 2023

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Did You Know Retrofitting Window Film Offers 4 Interesting Benefits?

By Patric Fransko Commercial Window Film, Residential Window Film

Window films and window tint are an innovative technology that offers benefits many are unaware of. While many people have become aware of the solar control benefits of retrofitting window film to existing glass surfaces, we wanted to share four additional interesting advantages available for homes and offices.

4 Interesting Benefits Of Retrofitting Window Film To Your Home or Office

Added Privacy – Often the usage of space changes over time. An example might be how many people are turning spare bedrooms and other home spaces into offices in recent days.. When this occurs, a window that may have been a good fit for the rooms previous use lacks privacy for the new objective. Window films can be retrofitted to add the desired privacy to your existing windows. The best part is that this film is removable if the space were to ever need to be reverted back to the previous use.
Reduced energy costs: Window film can help to reduce your energy costs by blocking out solar heat and UV rays. This can help to keep your home or office cooler in the summer, which can lead to lower cooling bills.
Improved Security – Clear window films can be retrofitted to your existing windows to helps keep the envelope of the space intact. Windows can be broken for a variety of reasons. From a burglary attempt or act of vandalism to a breakage from natural occurrences such as storms. Window films will keep the broken glass intact which makes it more difficult for someone to gain access to the space or weather to pass through the opening.
Increased Safety – As mentioned above, window film can help retain broken glass in place. This will help increase the safety of the space by reducing the risk of injury from broken glass falling or flying out of the window opening.

In addition to these benefits, window film can also help to reduce glare, improve interior lighting, and protect your furniture from fading. If you are looking for a way to improve the energy efficiency, security, and comfort of your home or office, retrofitting window film is a great option.

Here are a couple additional benefits of window film:

Improved comfort: Window film can help to create a more comfortable environment in your home or office by reducing glare and keeping out hot or cold air.
Enhanced curb appeal: Window film can add a touch of style to your home or office, and can even help to increase its value.

Window film is a relatively easy and affordable way to improve the energy efficiency, security, privacy and comfort of your home or office.

We hope that you found these additional benefits of retrofitting home window film to your existing home windows interesting. If you have any questions or would like to arrange for a free, no obligation consultation and quote, please contact Shaded Glass by calling 801-810-8468 or email us at info@shadedglass.com. We are located in Orem, Utah and cover the surrounding area.

Jul 07 2023

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Deter Active Shooter Situations With Security Window Film

By Patric Fransko Security Film

Security window film can help to deter active shooter situations. This is possible because these films can make it more difficult for an active shooter to gain entry into a building, and can also help to slow down the shooter, giving people more time to contact authorities, evacuate or take shelter.

Security window film is a transparent film that is applied to glass. It is designed to increase the strength and durability of the glass, making it more difficult to break. Security window film can also help to hold broken glass in place, reducing the risk of injury.

In the event of an active shooter, security window film can help to:

Make it more difficult for the shooter to gain entry. The film can make it more difficult to break the glass, and can also help to slow down the shooter if they do manage to break the glass.
Slow down the shooter. If the shooter does manage to gain entry, the film can help to slow them down, giving people more time to evacuate or take shelter.
Protect people from flying glass. If the glass does break, the film can help to hold the glass in place, reducing the risk of injury.

Security window film is not a foolproof way to prevent active shooter attacks, but it can be a valuable tool in deterring and slowing down shooters, and can help to protect people from injury.

Here are some of the benefits of using security window film to deter active shooter situations:

It can make it more difficult for the shooter to gain entry. The film can make it more difficult to break the glass, and can also help to slow down the shooter if they do manage to break the glass.
It can slow down the shooter. If the shooter does manage to gain entry, the film can help to slow them down, giving people more time to evacuate or take shelter.
It can protect people from flying glass. If the glass does break, the film can help to hold the glass in place, reducing the risk of injury.
It can deter shooters from targeting a particular location. If a location is known to have security window film, it may deter shooters from targeting that location.

If you are considering using security window film to deter active shooter situations, be sure to do your research to find the right type of film for your needs. There are many different types of security window film available, each with its own unique benefits. We can help guide you through the process.

Here are some factors to consider when choosing security window film to deter active shooter

The level of security you need. How much security do you need? Do you live in a high-crime area? Do you have valuables that you need to protect?
The size and type of windows you have. Not all security window film is created equal. Some films are better suited for certain types of windows than others.
Your budget. Security window film can range in price from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. You will need to decide how much you are able to spend on security window film.

If you would like more information or have any questions about how window film can deter active shooters and improve school security and student safety, please contact us by calling (801) 810-8468 or email us at info@shadedglass.com. We would be happy to provide you with a free property assessment and estimate for your Orem, Ogden, St. George, and Salt Lake City, Utah area school.

May 10 2023

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Improve School Security & Student Safety With Window Films

By Patric Fransko Security Film

With this school year closing in on Spring Break, many districts are looking into facility security upgrades to improve school security and enhance student safety. Many of the upgrades being discussed and implemented across the country have to do with school security and student safety. It is an unfortunate thing that school safety has become a mainstay in the news. It becomes difficult to discuss school security and student safety strategies without appearing to have an agenda or be trying to sell something.

While we want to be sensitive to this, we also feel that it is important to share information that can have a positive impact on these incidents in the future. This article is designed to illuminate the topic of glass being one of the greatest school safety vulnerabilities.

A recent article in Campus Safety Magazine called 9 Ways to Improve Safety on an Open Campus discusses a variety of different tactics to improve school security and enhance student safety. Of the various things they discussed, they mention “Apply security glazing film to all first-floor doors and window glass. Start with door glass first and continue until all first-floor glass is secure.”

Liz Crawford wrote another article titled “Is Your Child’s School Safe? Examining The Top 3 School Safety Vulnerabilities“. She noted glass as being one of the top 3 vulnerabilities because of the extensive use of tempered glass in schools. She, along with Craig Gundry, Vice President with Critical Intervention Services, discussed and said “Another common security vulnerability in schools is extensive use of tempered glass glazing. Tempered glass shatters into small pieces and Gundry believes one gunshot into the glass will make it easy for a gunman to enter the building. Critical Intervention Services estimates a gunman can get into a school in roughly nine seconds if confronted with tempered glass.”

Gundry Aldo said, “One of the reasons tempered glass has historically been much more common in architectural design as well as indoor environments is because of the price. It is less than half the price typically of laminated glass,”. We unfortunately see this specification in schools regularly. There is good news though. This school safety vulnerability can be addressed by retrofitting existing school glass with a security window film. When someone tries to gain access through the glass of a protected door or window, the security window film would allow the glass to break, but it would maintain the glass in the frame. While this film / glass combination can eventually be penetrated to gain access, the objective is to create resistance. Slow the entry down.

The goal should be giving school officials and authorities time to respond. Window film offers a cost effective solution with minimal disruption to the facility.

If you would like more information or have any questions about how security window films can improve school security and student safety, please contact us by calling 801-810-8468 or email us at info@shadedglass.com. We would be happy to provide you with a free property assessment and estimate on retrofitting security window film in your Orem, Utah area school.