Why You Need Safety and Security Window Film for Your Private Space

If you take privacy seriously, then safety and security window films are what you need. Here's how they create a private space for your needs.

Did you know that window film can keep out up to 80% of the heat from the sunlight? This is just one of many reasons why commercial or home window tinting can be beneficial. 

Maybe you've heard about window film but aren't sure if it's necessary for you and your space. What exactly can it offer you that normal window or door glass can't?



Read on for a detailed look at how window film can turn your private space into one that's protected, safe, and cost-effective. 

Regulates the Temperature

Glass windows are perfect for letting in precious sunlight each day. But if your home or business is full of huge windows, they can also let in a lot of heat. 

If you live in a warm, sunny climate, you may experience the effects of this sun as it streams into your home or commercial building, heating up the indoors at a rapid rate (and causing you to use more air conditioning to offset it!). Getting your windows or doors tinted will help block out the UV light causing the extra heat, leading to a better-regulated home or business temperature. 

With your space better protected from intense temperatures, it'll become more energy efficient as well (which can ultimately lead to cost savings for you!). There's no reason your space shouldn't feel comfortable year-round, and window film can help achieve this. 

Protects Against UV Rays

UV rays don't only contribute to a warmer indoor living or working space. They also have negative effects on the items inside this space. 

For example, think of all of the items in your home that are near the sunlight-filled windows. This might be a rug, wooden desk, paperback books, canvas artwork, fabric upholstery, and so on. After some time, UV rays will cause these items to fade and lose their vibrancy.

And your items aren't the only things that benefit from blocked UV rays. These rays can also have a huge effect on your skin and overall health, as exposure to UV rays can lead to cancer and other skin conditions. 

Darkened windows that take advantage of tinting will protect your health as well as your belongings from harsh UV ray damage for years to come. 

Helps Prevent Injuries from Glass

No one ever wants to prepare for their windows to be broken or vandalized. But unfortunately, this could be a possibility, especially if you're a commercial storefront. 

Whether a rock is thrown at the glass or someone spray paints its surface, a safety window film can make dealing with these circumstances much easier. The film helps lessen the impact and keep the glass together instead of dropping to the ground in hundreds of dangerous pieces, keeping you and those around you safer. 

Additionally, if the glass is spray painted, you can simply remove the film covering and replace it instead of having to scrub the glass clean. The window film will help protect the glass from unwanted chemicals, scrapes or dings, or other substances too. 

A safer home or office can be achieved by adding window film services to your glass. 

Improves Privacy

Another essential perk to security window film is the added privacy it gives you and those sharing the space, from family members to coworkers to shoppers. 

Most window film companies offer several different tint options so you can choose the one that best meets your home or commercial building's needs. Perhaps you'd like your employees to have more privacy while they're working, or you don't want neighbors to be able to see into your house quite so easily.

The need for privacy becomes even more important if you live or work on a busy city block with lots of people coming and going. 

By having a window film company add tinting to your windows or glass doors, you'll enjoy better privacy and not have to worry about any prying eyes. This leads to better peace of mind. 

Reduces the Glare

These days, screens take up a lot of our time. Between laptops, televisions, and cellphones, it's likely that you spend a portion of each day staring at a screen. And if your job requires you to use a computer, this amount of time increases dramatically. 

If these screens are close to glass windows or doors, you may experience the annoyance of the glare from the sun, making it difficult to see the screen properly. No matter how much you increase the brightness, it's often still too difficult to work efficiently. 

Window films help filter how much sunlight is let inside so the glare is reduced and it's easier to see your tech tools. The darker the glass film, the less the glare will be. 

Makes Replacement Cost-Effective 

Whether you're replacing a window or door because the glass is broken, scratched, vandalized, or for some other reason, the price of replacement is not always cheap. Not to mention the cost and time it takes to install the glass once it's purchased. 

When your glass has film over it, it stays better protected. This means it's less likely to become damaged. And even if it is damaged, it will likely only require the replacement of the film as opposed to the entire glass window or door. 

This makes the replacement much more cost-effective so both you and your wallet are happy. Plus, the installation is much simpler so you can start enjoying the benefits of tinted windows as soon as possible. 

Take Your Private Space to the Next Level With Window Tinting

You deserve to feel safe and comfortable in your private space, no matter if that's a storefront or your own home. By incorporating window film into your space's glass windows or doors, you'll reap the benefits each and every day. 

Interested in window tinting for your home or business in Florida? Reach out to us today to find out how Film Systems of Florida can help. Our professional team has years of experience installing window film, and we're sure we can find the perfect solution for your space.