The Variety Of Ways Window Film Keeps Oakland Homes Safer
Window film is an amazing improvement for homeowners sheerly because of the benefits that stem from installing it: energy savings and glare reduction included. However, it is also a very effective method of keeping homes safer from all sort of dangers too. The ways in which window film works to protect are copious but one common denominator– window film provides a more secure place for your family to thrive. Moreover, window film is a relatively low-cost home improvement that saves money and keeps homeowners safer– putting it among the top home improvements money can buy. Find out more below all the incredible ways window film will keep you safer in your Oakland home.
Home Window Film For Home Invasion Protection In Oakland
Safety & Security Film is a strong but invisible layer of protection against home invasion. Like laminated glass, it is engineered to make the window glass shatter-resistant. This is effective because, when an intruder tries to break a window in your home, the broken glass stays firmly adhered to the film and the window cannot be easily be penetrated. This means the would-be thief cannot enter your home without a lot of time and effort–which they simply don’t have before police arrive.
Home Window Film As A Safety Glass Alternative
Building codes in Oakland often times require tempered or laminated glass for “dangerous” glass features. These are places where a slip and fall could result in glass shattering and hurting or even killing someone: glass doors, bathroom glass, windows, balconies, staircase glass. Bringing these areas up to code is often required when remodeling your home but remember–installing expensive tempered glass is not your only option. Window film satisfies the safety glass requirement and is an affordable workaround for installing tempered, safety or laminated glass.
Home Window Film For Sun Protection
Research suggests that UV rays, like the ones that shine through untreated home windows, may have numerous many negative impacts on health such as:
- Premature skin aging and wrinkles
- Collagen damage
- Skin cancer
- Eye cancer and disease
This means the UV rays shining through your Oakland’ homes windows, could, in fact, be increasing risks to your family’s health. Since glass alone will not stop harmful UV, UVA or UVB rays, having window film installed, is a good way to keep your family protected, as, it blocks 99.9% of harmful rays and offers the same protection as an SPF 2000 sunscreen.
Window Film For Natural Disaster Protection
Oakland has some pretty great weather but earthquakes are the reality here. During an earthquake flying glass and debris is one of the most devastating and deadly side effects. Window film greatly reduces the risk of injury from natural disasters like earthquakes and storms. By preventing flying shards of broken glass it mitigates potential injuries due to earthquakes and other natural disasters.
For more information on window film to make your Oakland home safer, contact us at Oakland Window Film today!
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About The Author: Angus Faith
There's a reason that Oakland property owners come to Angus when they have questions about window film! Angus has been operating in the window tinting industry for over a decade and is a subject matter expert. After moving to California from Scotland, Angus began working in the construction industry where he first learned about window film through his relationships with various architects and interior designers. He was amazed by the many practical benefits and versatility of such a seemingly simple product. This eventually led him to pursue a career in the tinting industry, a position which he has held for a number of years and thoroughly enjoys. Angus loves working closely with his customers and building relationships as they tackle complex problems related to security, privacy, and energy efficiency. He is an expert at selecting the perfect film to meet the needs of any space and is highly familiar with all the top brands, including 3M, Vista, LLumar, and more.
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