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Aug 17 2023

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.

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.

Aug 03 2023

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Commercial Decorative Window Film For Privacy & Branding

By Kaylynn Mower Commercial Window Film

With so many commercial spaces being re-imagined after the pandemic, many have been considering custom glass panels for privacy, branding or design. We wanted to share 5 reasons why commercial decorative window film is a great choice for accomplishing this. Check out the details below to learn more.

5 Reasons Commercial Decorative Window Film Is A Great Choice

Retrofittable to Existing Glass – You can avoid the excessive cost of removing your existing glass and replacing it with a custom piece of glass as decorative glass film is applied to your existing glass panel.
Nearly Unlimited Options – Unlike actual custom glass, designs using decorative glass film are nearly limited by only your imagination. Through the use of potter cut film or custom printing, your dreams can truly become reality.
Cost Effective – Even basic custom glass panels can get costly. However, decorative glass film allows you to implement much more intricate and involved designs at a fraction of what having a custom piece of glass would cost.
Much Easier to Clean – When the actual glass panel is customized to give a frosted or sand blasted look, it creates a rough surface in the glass. This surface attracts dust, oil from people’s hand, etc. and begins to look dirty over time. As the dirt becomes embedded in the surface, it becomes harder to remove it completely and keep the decorative panel looking clean. On the other hand, designs utilizing decorative glass films are easily cleaned so that they continue to look as good as the day they were installed.
Easily Removable or Replaceable – Unlike a piece of custom glass, decorative glass film can be removed if desired from the glass panel to which it is applied. This makes it ideal for leased spaces and office space where the use of particular areas and design may change over time.

Overall, commercial decorative window film is a versatile and effective way to improve the look, privacy and design in your commercial space. It is a cost-effective option that can provide a variety of benefits. Here are a couple more reasons to consider this innovative product.

Added Privacy: Decorative window film can provide privacy without blocking out all natural light. This is ideal for offices, conference rooms and other areas where you need to control who can see inside.
Enhanced Branding and Design : Decorative window film can be used to promote your business or brand and enhance the decor of your space. You can choose a custom film with your company logo or other branding elements, or you can create a custom design that looks great.

If you would like more information or have any questions regarding decorative window film and all the possible ways you can utilize it, click HERE and the contact Shaded Glass today by calling 801-810-8468 or emailing us at info@shadedglass.com. We can provide you with a free, no obligation assessment and estimate on the work you are considering. We are based in Orem, Utah and proudly service 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.