Tinting your commercial and residential windows not only blocks the sun’s harmful rays from entering but has the bonus of protecting people and property when safety and security window films are used.
The nonprofit International Window Film Association (IWFA) warns that windows can be an unseen safety threat to people and pets as the result of breaking glass and the resulting shards that are a cutting hazard due to sharp edges.
“Windows are critical to a building’s design and comfort, and they need to be evaluated to make sure they are both safe and effective,” said Darrell Smith, executive director of the IWFA. “Take the time now to arrange for a professional window film dealer to evaluate and address them as needed to protect occupants.”
The IWFA recommends that homeowners and building owners review the following areas for safety:
Glass shards from accidentally or intentionally broken windows, according to the IWFA, may lead to emergency room visits.
Of the 28 million ER visits in 2017 in the U.S., some 1.8 million were for cuts, according to the Center for Disease Control.
Tinting for security can protect the most vulnerable parts of your home or business.
Your commercial and residential windows are a source of natural light and wonderful views, but windows can also leave you vulnerable to security and safety threats.
IWFA says that safety and security film can provide the following protection:
“Safety/security window films applied to glass are tested to the same break safe standards required of tempered glass, heat-strengthened glass, and laminated glass,” says the IWFA
The 3M Ultra Prestige Series offer the best of both worlds as it provides safety and security utilizing 42 micro-layers of strong, tear-resistant film with sun control protection.
3M Safety and Security films are designed to not change the appearance of your home or building, allowing up to 70 percent of visible light through the windows, while at the same time holding the glass together in the event of a break-in or severe weather.
Sunset Glass Tinting in Houston offers a variety of tinting for security options including:
The Ultra Prestige Series provides protection for your business and home against smash-and-grab thieves, civil unrest and extreme weather events while blocking up to 97 percent of the sun’s infrared rays.
Contact Sunset Glass Tinting today to find out how safety and security tinting can benefit your residential and commercial windows in the Houston and surrounding areas of Texas.