Adding Privacy and Security With Window Film
Posted By Houston Decorator on March 11, 2011
When most people think of window treatments that are used to create privacy, blinds, drapes and screens are what typically come to mind, though these treatments are not the most effective.
Tinted windows, on the other hand, are generally thought of as a cool feature for a car or a way to deflect UV rays and keep your home or business cool. However, window film is also a very effective means to establish privacy and security, and advancements in technology are continually increasing its usefulness in these areas.
For privacy, you can purchase film that will block not only UV rays but also the sight of those passing by. Blinds and drapes must be pulled up and down depending on whether you want to enjoy the view outside or have some privacy, but tinted windows can give you both.
Tinted windows offer considerable protection in security and safety applications, as well. The windows of your home or business are a point of vulnerability, whether as a potential entrance for criminals, a target for vandals or a hazard during violent storms. Window film, however, can help protect you and your home or business from these scenarios.
Security specific film holds broken fragments of glass together in the event of a break-in or storm. This prevents injury or intrusion, thanks to the strong adhesive bond that window film creates.
Window film can also protect your property against unforeseen vandalism, an especially useful feature for businesses. It is a great defense against graffiti, and very cost-effective, as it is only necessary to replace the vandalized film, rather than the entire window.
Though protection and privacy are not always the first thoughts that come to mind when one thinks of tinted windows, window film is a highly effective means of achieving both. In addition to the innate benefits of heat reduction and climate control, tinted windows can allow you can feel more secure while inside your home or business.
C. Robinson is the owner of The Tint Guy, an Atlanta tinting company, specializing in automotive, residential, and commercial Atlanta window tint. Founded in 1986, the company now has three “brick and mortar” locations in the metro Atlanta area. The Tint Guy is the only full-service 3M window film dealer in Georgia, providing expert sales and installations of the complete line of 3M window films.
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