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 National […]
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 manufactured to transform commercial […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 continuity. […]
– 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
– 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 […]
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, vandals, violent weather and […]
