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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,...
American Window Film, Inc. receives 3M Dealer of the Year Award – Northeast USA
BRIGHTEN YOUR DAYS WITH 3M™ DAYLIGHT REDIRECTING FILM! American Window Film, Inc.'s team returned from the 2017 3M Prestige Dealer Conference held in Baltimore, February 7, holding the 2016 3M Dealer of the Year Award for the Northeast USA Region. The conference was...
Windows: From the Weak Link in the Building Envelope to the Linchpin
WHEN THE MAIN CONCERN IS ENERGY EFFICIENCY, FOCUSING ON THE COST-EFFECTIVE IMPROVEMENT TO A HOME'S WINDOWS IS THE ULTIMATE INVESTMENT. - by Manny Hondroulis Windows are an architectural necessity for any home or office, as people require daylight for multiple reasons....
How Low-E and Dynamic Glazings, Window Film, Reflective Coatings Can Save Energy
From Windows and Exterior Walls; How Low-E and Dynamic Glazings, Window Film, Reflective Coatings Can Save Energy; FacilitiesNet - by James Piper, P.E. September 2016 This is Part 2 of a three-part article on glazings and other energy efficient windows options. (Note:...
Window Film for Interior Environments
INSTALLATIONS OF FORM AND FUNCTION by Peter J. Davey, President, American Window Film, Inc. When temperatures plummet, Northeast window film installers typically settle into a seasonal slowdown. Not any more. Throughout the year, window film dealers are keeping busy...
3M™ Scotchshield™ Ultra Series Window Films
ENGINEERED FOR A WIDER MARGIN OF SAFETY It's Fall and the Northeast is "shoring up" buildings for harsh winter weather and "hunkering down" for football season. Rituals to keep luck on our team's side will begin. However, common sense and fiscal responsibility are...
