Five Ways Window Film Can Improve Commercial Spaces

Five Ways Window Film Can Improve Commercial Spaces

This is a quick summary of a great article that published in Facility Executive Magazine on five ways that window films can be used to improve your facility. The article hits on several of the key ways that building owners and commercial property managers integrate window films to improve commercial spaces.

1. Energy Conservation: Up to 30% of any building’s cooling and heating load is through windows. Installing window film reduces the stress on a facility’s HVAC system. Many films block up to 80 percent of the sun’s heat, helping to cut cooling costs.

2. Safety and Security: Windows and doors are the most vulnerable parts of any building. They are easy points of entry for people who may mean harm to the occupants, the building itself, or its contents. When professionally installed safety film is added, the glass doesn’t shatter, delaying the intruder’s entrance, and allowing local authorities to get to the scene in a timely matter.

3. Health and Comfort:The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends solar control window film to protect healthy skin and prevent premature aging. Window film lets natural daylight in, but blocks up to 99% of the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays, and up to 80% of the sun’s heat protecting the building’s occupants and preventing interior furnishings from fading. Employees are also more productive and comfortable thanks to window film reducing solar glare, not only on their computer screens but throughout the entire building.

4. Green Benefits: Nearly 75% of windows are not energy efficient, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Window film installation costs a fraction of new window replacement, and accomplishes many of the same goals, as well as going a long way in reducing a building’s carbon footprint.

5. Aesthetics: Window film can improve the aesthetics of any commercial building. By improving the look of dated windows with film, the whole building will appear as though it had a modern facelift. Many manufacturers also offer decorative films that can add style, privacy and create a unique interior design. With certain styles of decorative films, facility executives can even achieve the look of etched glass at a fraction of the cost.

You can check out the entire article by clicking HERE

If you would like more information on the ways that window film can improve commercial spaces, click HERE and contact us by calling 800-488-5099 or emailing us at sales@controlthesun.com.

Seven Reasons to Consider Decorative Glass Films in Seattle, Washington

Whether you’re aiming to add some style or just looking for a change of scenery, decorative glass films are a simple and cost effective way to do so. Decorative glass films are very versatile; they allow total freedom in design and can be customized to fulfill any requirements. Various films can be used to create the finished products, whether it is textured, patterned or colored film. They can also be utilized to influence the transparency of the glass surface as well as its light transmittance.

Seven Benefits of Decorative Glass Films

• Nearly Unlimited Options - While custom glass panels can be expensive and have limitations, using stock and custom decorative films enable you to achieve a nearly unlimited number of options at a fraction of the price of custom glass.
• Add Privacy - Decorative glass film allows you to add privacy to any space with a window or glass partition.
• Improve The Appearance of Glass Panel - Decorative glass film can transform plain glass into a integrated design element in the space.
• Saves Money - Decorative glass film allows you to achieve the look that you want at a fraction of the cost of custom glass. It is also easily removable if you needs ever change, whereas custom glass would require the panel to be changed out again.
• Integrate Branding Element - Decorative glass film enable you to integrate company or product branding on windows or glass panels.
• Creates Visual Break in Space - Decorative glass film allows you to create a visual break on a piece of glass so that the eye registers a break in the line of sight.
• Ease of Maintenance - Often, the texture of custom glass makes it difficult to keep clean as oils and dirt become lodged in the textured surface. Decorative glass film can be wiped clean easily helping keep the design looking as great as it did the day it was installed.

If you would like to discuss all of the terrific options available with these innovative films, click HERE and then contact us by calling 800-488-5099 or emailing us at sales@controlthesun.com. We would be happy to arrange a free, no obligation consultation and discuss implementing decorative glass films in your space. We are the #1 source for decorative glass film in the Seattle and Tacoma, Washington areas.

Seven Noteworthy Benefits of Utilizing Home Window Films

We recently came across an article published by Proud Green Home that discussed how home window films could make your house more energy efficient. However, in addition to energy efficiency, the article mentioned six additional noteworthy benefits of utilizing home window films. We have summarized them below as thought you might be interested in all of the ways that window film can compliment your next home improvement project.

Benefits of Home Window Films

• Reduces Glare – Applying tint to your home windows can result in blocking significant amount of the sun’s glare from passing through the glass.
• Protects Your House Interiors –The sun's UV rays penetrate through windows of your house. With prolonged exposure, your house furnishings, carpet, rugs and upholstery can become faded and damaged. Window tinting offers a great solution for fading issue as it typically blocks 99% of the UV while still allowing you to enjoy your windows.
• Energy Savings –Window tint can act as a window insulator keeping heat out in the Summer and retaining heat in the Winter. This can help home owners decrease their utility bills by reducing how hard their heating and air conditioning system needs to work to keep the house comfortable.
• Increased Privacy – Window films can be used strategically throughout your home to offer additional privacy through certain windows without the need for blinds or curtains.
• Enhanced Safety – Accidents happen and a window can bet broken. When this happens with a typical home window, the glass breaks in a way that can be dangerous. Home window film can keep the broken glass in place and reduce the danger.
• Added Security – Security home window film exists that can provide the other benefits listed and make uninvited entry into your home more difficult. This makes these types of films a perfect compliment to a home a security system.
• Affordable Alternative to Window Replacement – At some point nearly any window may need to be replaced, but by using home window films you may be able to significantly extend the useful life of your existing windows while achieving the benefits you desire. Having a professionally installed window film applied is much less costly and far less disruptive to your home than window replacement.

We hope this list helped you understand the variety of ways home window films can help on your next home improvement project. If you would like more information, click HERE contact us by calling 800-488-5099 or emailing us at sales@controlthesun.com.

3M Fasara Decorative Glass Finishes Transform Ordinary Glass

Enhance your privacy while customizing your space with 3M Fasara Decorative Glass Finishes. Ideal for foyers, entryways, partitions, shower doors, bathroom windows, verandas or other glass surfaces. 3M Decorative Window Films are available in a variety of patterns from subtle to sophisticated design statements.

• Let natural light in while enhancing privacy
• Create an open feel, even in small spaces
• Create the illusion of etched, treated or texturized glass with 3M Fasara Films
• Get the elegant look of textured glass with 3M Crystal Glass Finishes

We hope this information opens your eyes to all the great ways you can integrate 3M Fasara Decorative Glass Finishes into your space. If you are interested in learning more, check out our decorative window film page by clicking HERE, or Contact ABC Sun Control by calling 800-488-5099 or emailing us at sales@controlthesun.com.

Superiors Builders in Tacoma Uses 3M Fasara to Add Privacy

Superior Builders in Tacoma, Washington had an issue with their internal office glass partitions near the waiting room. They loved the open feel that the glass created, but it left a bit to be desired on the privacy side. They called ABC Sun Control in to evaluate the situations and suggest some options. After discussing their wants and needs with the, we suggested 3M Fasara Gradient films SH2FGIM and SH2FGLU. These gradient films enables the staff to get the privacy they wanted while still retaining an open feel and some visibility.

We hope this post gave you some ideas on how 3M Fasara Glass Finishes might be utilized in your space. If you are interested in learning more, check out our decorative window film page by clicking HERE, or Contact ABC Sun Control by calling 800-488-5099 or emailing us at sales@controlthesun.com.

Elevating Your Office with 3M Fasara Glass Finishes

  Customize your interior glass to create privacy, visual interest and promotional branding. 3M Fasara Glass Finishes transform plain glass, capturing the look of cut or textured glass at a fraction of the price. With so many options in style, opacity and translucency, you can tailor the amount of privacy your design provides — without sacrificing natural light.

Customize Your Space to Suit any Taste

You can design a space that’s private without making it feel closed off with 3M Fasara Glass Finishes. Frosted, dusted, textured — you name it, we have the finish to match your style. Create the privacy you need with a design that’s all your own.

• Define interior spaces while keeping an open feel
• Customize privacy without sacrificing natural light
• Create die-cut designs to promote your brand
• Conceal areas from the public
• Ideal for interior glass doors or inside surfaces of windows

Stand Out From the Crowd with a Custom Interior

Take your glass from ordinary to extraordinary with 3M Fasara Glass Finishes. Use them to add privacy or style to any space. Available in finishes and patterns that range from subtle to sublime, they’re exactly what you need to set your space apart.

• Get the look of etched, cut, sandblasted or textured glass
• Create upscale looks at a fraction of the cost
• Change easily thanks to fast application and removal

We hope this brief article shed some light on all the things you can do with 3M Fasara Glass Finishes. If you are interested in learning more, check out our decorative window film page by clicking HERE, or Contact ABC Sun Control by calling 800-488-5099 or emailing us at sales@controlthesun.com.

Improve Commercial Windows with 3M Window Film

When tenants complain about rooms that are too hot or you notice that your energy costs are trending skyward, 3M Window Films can help improve commercial windows by helping increase tenant comfort, conserve energy and even increase safety and security. 3M commercial window films offer enhanced protection from accidents, natural disasters, break and entry, bomb blasts and flying glass fragments. They could also simply help upgrade your glass to code. 3M was issued the first sun control window film patent in 1966, and our innovative window film products have helped provide protection from the sun’s harmful rays for 50 years. Today, millions of square feet of 3M Window Film have been installed all around the world. Upgrade your building with 3M Window Film, and you’ll be reaping the rewards for years to come.

We’re ready to help you find the right solution to improve commercial windows in your facility.

Save Energy

Are your energy costs going through the roof? 3M Window Films can significantly reduce the amount of heat coming through your windows to help lower utility costs. Your tenants get a more comfortable environment, and you get increased energy savings.

• Fast payback — as little as 3 years
• Reduce carbon emissions
• Save more money, no matter which climate zone you are in
• Use toward potential LEED credits

Improve Comfort

Help keep your tenants comfortable, and you’ll keep them for the long run. 3M Window Films can significantly increase the comfort level of your building by virtually eliminating hot spots and cold spots, reducing glare and increasing safety without changing its aesthetics.

• Reject heat and reduce hot spots
• Reduce annoying glare
• Increase insulation and reduce cold spots

Increase Safety

Accidents and natural disasters can wreak havoc on your building operations, but you can be better prepared to cope with the aftermath. 3M Window Film can help hold broken glass together, preventing flying glass shards, the leading cause of injuries and fatalities.

• Engineered to protect people and property
• Reduce damage and loss of data
• Lessen business disruptions

Strengthen Security

Your tenants want to know they’re in a secure building, and you want to protect your data and merchandise. 3M Window Films can help protect people and property from outside threats like forced entry, vandalism and even bomb blasts.

• Makes forced entry more difficult — can help to deter intruders for up to 2 minutes
• Helps mitigate loss of assets
• Reduces business disruptions

Enhance Décor/ Privacy

Give your tenants custom and elegant interiors that provide enhanced privacy without sacrificing natural light. 3M Glass Finishes let you define spaces without confining them.

• Get expensive looks at a fraction of the cost
• Create the look of etched, cut or sandblasted glass
• Enhance the appearance of your space and add branding

Redirect Light

Brighten your building’s interior and brighten your chances of landing a long-term tenant. 3M™ Daylight Redirecting Film uses micro-replication technology to cast light as far as 40 feet (12 meters) from the window.

• Redirect light up onto the ceiling
• Flood deep rooms with natural light
• Reduce the need for electric lighting

We hope this article shed some light on all the ways 3M Home Window Film can be used to improve commercial windows. If you would like any additional information about 3M Commercial Window Film, contact ABC Sun Control by calling 800-488-5099 or emailing us at sales@controlthesun.com.

ABC Sun Control Helps Uber with Office Privacy

The team at ABC Sun Control was happy to be called out to Uber's offices in Seattle recently to help them improve their office privacy. As you can see from the pictures, we used a 3M Fasara Decorative Glass Film installed in a band while leaving the glass clear above and below. We used 3M Dusted Crystal 7725SE-314 and 3M Matt Crystal SH2MACR-I to provide privacy to the occupants in the office while still making the room feel open.

Thank for checking out this project on using decorative glass film to improve office privacy. If you would like any additional information about decorative films and the many ways they can be used, Contact ABC Sun Control by calling 800-488-5099 or emailing us at sales@controlthesun.com.