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Rhode Island is proud to recognize April 30, as National Window Film Day
RI House Speaker Mattiello Proclaims National Window Film Day to Highlight Its Energy Efficiency, Safety, Security, and Health Benefits. Peter J. Davey, President, American Window Film and Nicholas A. Mattiello, Rhode Island Speaker of the House met to recognize...
American Window Film, Inc. offers 3M™ FASARA™ Glass Finishes
Architects and interior designers are recognizing the potential of commercial building glass as a unique blank canvas. Providing a palette of premium architectural and designer films, American Window Film, Inc. offers 3M™ FASARA™ Glass Finishes specifically...
Architectural and Designer Window Films
PROVIDING FORM AND FUNCTION Frank Lloyd Wright expanded upon Louis Sullivan's notion of "form 'follows' function" with his statement that "form 'and' function should be one". Most of us are aware of the many functions of window films. Solar control and security...
Safety, Security, Sun Control and Daylighting Window Film Applications for Schools
Window films have come a long way since 1966 when 3M Company was granted the first window film patent for a metalized solar control window film. Film types now include metalized, polyester, ceramic, optically clear, tinted, opaque, dichroic, architectural, interior...
Mitigating Product Loss and Damage with Window Film
Behind an expanse of storefront glass stands a coveted golf club, artwork, jewelry, fabrics, furniture -- all displayed to attract consumers. The downside: That glass is ALL that stands between these products and potential theft, fading, and business...
Hardening Soft Targets and Improving Interior Climate with Window Film
- by Peter J. Davey, President, American Window Film, Inc. Safety and Security Window Films Buildings that are relatively unprotected and thus vulnerable to attack are considered "soft targets" and are vulnerable to terrorist groups and lone-wolf attackers....
Rising Security Concerns Increase Requests For Window Film Specs
In light of recent events, safety within our buildings has become a rising topic of concern. Consequently, improvements to building safety and security infrastructure have become a high priority. Glass entrance doors and windows are the Achilles' heels of all...
Window Films: Soft Target Security and Dual-Technology Climate Control
by Peter J. Davey, President, American Window Film, Inc. William Webster, Former FBI Director, said: "Security is always seen as too much until the day it's not enough." 1 Terrorist attacks and the threats of them have become common as we receive our daily news. A...
Window Films: Provide Choice For Trend Toward Expansive Fenestration
- by Peter J. Davey Advancements in window film technologies have increased dramatically and have improved the quality of our lives. From the original sun control window film patent issued to 3M Company in 1966 to recent roll-outs of dual-technology insulating film...
Protect, Insulate and Naturally Brighten Your Day – with Window Film!
PROTECT: Glass in windows and doors remains extremely vulnerable to forced entry. Safety and security film is a low-profile, high-performance measure of protection that helps strengthen windows and mitigate potential injuries and damages caused by terrorists,...
