5 Reasons Why You Need Window Film

You may not think it, but window film can provide you with multiple benefits; from saving you a few pennies to protecting intruders from gaining entry to your property. Here are five advantages of installing window film to your home, business or workplace! Reduces Heating Bills Winter is an incredibly expensive time of year, with the cost of Christmas and rise of heating bills eating away at your hard earned wage. Having central or gas heating on is an expensive luxury, and when 10% of heat is lost through windows and doors (according to The Green Age), paying for extortionate heating bills can be a bit of a kick in the teeth. Insulation, Enerlogic or Thinsulate Film helps to retain heat during the colder months of the year so that your house will stay warmer for longer. The longer your house stays warm, the less time you need the heating on for, therefore reducing the costs of those nasty bills. Gives You Privacy Window film is a great modern alternative to the net curtains that have been in your parent’s house since the 1960’s. A neutral window film can stop people looking into your premises, but allow you to look out and people watch away, from the comfort of your own sofa! Light is still able to filter through, often making the room look bigger and brighter. The Office of National Statistics stated that 33,315 households were affected by crimes such as domestic burglary, vehicle theft, property damage and other similar crimes. Although there is no way to stop these crimes from happening, there are preventative measures that can be implemented. Applying this film to your home or office means that expensive and high-value items such as televisions, computers and jewellery will not be on display for the world to see, as it is all hidden behind a non-intrusive window film! Enhances Security Specific types of window film (such as security and anti-blast) increases the resistance of glass against intruders as the glass is strengthened by said film, therefore making it much harder to shatter. As these types of film are available in different micron (100-350 microns) thicknesses, the option to maximise security is all yours. Brunel Security said that in 2012, 36% of burglars broke into business premises by a glass or wooden door, and 64% of reported vandalism crimes on business and retail premises resulted in damage to the business . Improved safety is a necessity for any workplace or home, and although window film won’t necessarily prevent a break-in, it will certainly delay the process therefore giving you time to call for help! Prevents Vandalism & Graffiti Similarly to enhancing security levels in your home or workplace, Anti-Vandal Film prevents intruders from getting into the premises. Whether you want 100 microns or 350 microns, windows are reinforced therefore making it much harder to break. If the glass is broken the film will hold it together, therefore removing the possibility of injury due to shattered glass. According to CVS, for every 1,000 retail premises there were 133 reported cases of burglary (including attempts) and 240 cases of vandalism, therefore making any sort of prevention necessary to any business. anti-graffiti film mitigates damage made to homes, business properties and workplaces by graffiti. If a surface of your premises if subjected to graffiti all you need to do is remove the current anti-graffiti film and replace it. Change the Look of a Building’s Interior and Exterior Manifestation Graphics can change the way windows and glass doors look, albeit in your home or place of work. Full colour manifestations are also available, to help create universal brand awareness in the workplace. LCD Switchable Film can change the an office building or home office’s efficiency, as this revolutionary window film allows you to control the visibility of the room. If you want to continue the style of window theme to the aesthetics of the room, there is the option of choosing digitally wallpaper to do so. Your walls can be covered in branded murals, photos and images, therefore changing the way your office or home looks. Take a look at our full range of commercial window film, and get in touch today to talk about your requirements.