Good quality window film can protect your building and your employees.
No-one wants to be responsible for harm coming to those who work for them, or who are using the building they own and manage. That’s why people are increasingly choosing to use window film. It helps to protect the glass and those near it, without losing any of the light or warmth that the glazing lets in.
Window film – why use it?
You may think that your glazing is in good condition – and it probably is. The trouble with glass doesn’t arise when it’s sitting safely in its frame; it arises when the glass is smashed. Windows get broken for many reasons – a stray football, a stone kicked up from a passing car, an attempted burglary or general vandalism, and on very rare occasions, a bomb. Statistics show that 90% of injuries in a bomb blast are caused by flying glass. With the right window film in place, you could drastically reduce the chances of being injured by broken glass.
Window film helps to cut costs
You may be wondering if it’s worth installing window film in your office or workplace. If you’re in an older building, the glass is likely to be of a lower quality than today’s glass, and may smash more easily. You could replace the glass, but this will be expensive and disruptive. The best option is to install window film, which is easy to apply and gives you the added protection you need. At the same time as installing protective window film, you could ask about film that reduces glare and heat, making your office a more comfortable place to work and reducing the air-conditioning costs in the summer. Add to that the fact that if you do have an attempted robbery, or just some general vandalism to deal with, window film will make your clear-up costs a lot cheaper, as the broken glass will stick together in the frame rather than falling on the floor, causing a mess and potential danger.
Like many things, the long-term benefits of installing window film far outweigh the initial costs, and you will be protecting your staff and your budget in one easy move.
Guardian Glazing Films is a leading UK company which helps companies, public bodies and other organisations offer the best working conditions for their employees. The company offers a wide range of glazing films that protect from explosion, heat and glare, along with privacy films, anti-graffiti treatments and window branding. Whatever window treatments you’re looking for, Guardian Glazing Films can help. For more information on window films, contact us on 0121 693 4747 or fill in our online enquiry form.
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