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How to Make an Invisible Theft Deterrent: New Window Film
For commercial or residential property, there are a variety of ways to deter thieves. You can install alarms, lighting systems, monitors to record activity nearby, or have a trained guard dog. Here are some ways we have found that work wonders.
Window Film
Window film helps keep you, your family, and your business safe because it holds glass together. Every second counts when a thief is trying to get into your home. Don’t let the “crime of convenience” term be associated with your home–take aggressive steps to make it difficult for thieves to break in! And if you want to know how to keep your family’s skin safe, see our Dangers of Indoor UV Radiation: How to Protect Yourself. More about safety film below.
Own a Dog
Some dogs are better than others at protecting your property. You probably wouldn’t choose a tiny dog, unless it had a huge bark and a huger bite. But a Doberman or a German Shepherd with adequate training would do a great job. Both are on the Top Ten List of Dog Breeds for Protection. And if you own a dog, you might also want to post a Beware of Dog sign. By the way, here’s how Big Foot Beats the Heat. Big Foot is definitely big enough to help deter thieves.
Install Lighting
Motion detector lighting is one simple way to deter thieves. You can adjust the lights for different times of year, how long the lights stay on, and the distance-range setting. You may want to improve your security by pointing lights at all points of entry to your home. Here’s an excellent article on How to Choose and Install Motion Detector Lighting. You want to avoid having places for thieves to hide, such as behind bushes or doorways.
Have a Home Security System
There are a number of smart home security systems now available without the costly monthly fees. Be careful when choosing your home security system. Consumer Reports recently reviewed three of these home security systems, and found that they mostly deliver what they promised. Another deterrent is to post signs letting potential thieves know that you have a security system. If you decide that you do want to buy one of the big-name security systems, Huffington Post has a good article about how to choose one, and emphasizes ways to get discounts!
Get a Home Security Check
Many police departments offer security checks. Ask your local officers in blue to come by and walk around. They’ll give you suggestions to help beef up your security. Some tips are quite simple, such as locking doors, installing peepholes, and keeping exterior areas lit up. The San Jose Police Department has a good, five-minute video on preventing burglary. They emphasize that burglars are looking for easy entry into homes.
Be a Good Neighbor
Being a good neighbor sounds like a cliche, but we’ve all known people who don’t even know their neighbors! If you don’t know yours, today is the day to change that! A batch of cookies and a walk through the neighborhood will quickly end the problem of living next to strangers. Or, if you’re too shy to walk around with cookies, you could take a digital approach and join a Facebook group, or a local NextDoor.com group.
Avoid Mentioning Travel Plans on Social Media
Of course you want to keep your friends updated, but why not share after you’ve returned? Those wonderful photos of you on the beach can surely keep for another day or two. Here is a list of things not to post on Facebook before or while you’re on vacation. For instance, don’t say you’re going to buy some diamonds and will be out of town for a few days.
Window Locks
Since windows are one of the least secure spots in a home, spending a little of your security budget can have a big impact on your home or business’ security. Window locks are an inexpensive option that does not detract from the style of your home. One of the best deterrents is a hefty window lock that is visible from the outside, as outlined in this excellent article, How to Burglar-Proof Windows.
3M Safety Film
If a picture is worth a thousand words, how much is this video about 3M safety film worth? Above, two industrious burglars try to break into a clothing store in Dallas, Texas, and eventually give up and drive off. They try hitting it and even throw a garbage can at it.
Safety Film is Invisible But Results Aren’t!
You’ll probably forget that you have safety film once it’s installed. But rest assured that it’s protecting you! It requires no feeding, no additional monthly fees, and very little maintenance other than occasional cleaning!
Give Us a Call!
Ready to install safety film, or have questions about whether it’s right for you? We’re in Santa Clara, near the San Jose Airport. But we travel all over the San Francisco Bay Area!
3M Window Film: 50th Anniversary – Now You See it, Now You Don’t
You might not know that window film not only protects you and your family from UV light, even when you’re indoors, but that most of the time it works so well that you don’t even know it’s there! And that using 3M window film is the way to go. 3M window film has been around for 50 years, and 3M is a company that you already know, like, and trust.
You might have read our previous post about 3M Window Film’s 50th Anniversary – Luxury and Trust in a Remarkable Combo.
Window Film is Thin
Can you say Post-It Note thin? That’s how thin window film is. Once it’s applied to your glass, you can barely tell that it’s there, even though it’s filtering out dangerous UV radiation for you. As you sit there, eating your breakfast, watching t.v., or playing with your kids, window film protects you.
Sunscreen Without the Grease
We do love sunscreen, and recommend it anytime you’re outdoors, especially at the beach. But when you’re inside relaxing, who wants all the trouble? There’s already a solution to this problem, and it’s window film!
Fade Reduction
Not only does 3M’s window film protect you, it can block up to 99% of harmful UV rays to reduce fading of furnishings and carpet. You’ve seen those homes where the beautiful wood floor is faded near the windows? Don’t let that happen to you!
Saves You Money
Window film helps you with the bottom line by reducing cooling costs. This is true for both residential and commercial buildings, where the sun’s glare can cause overheating inside the house. This seemingly insurmountable problem can be solved with window film.
Know, Love, and Trust
It’s often said that people do business with people they know, like, and trust. What about companies that you know, like, and trust? The same statement holds true. And 3M’s 50 years of history producing window film means that they’re a solid company.
Give Us a Call!
We’re in Santa Clara, and provide service all over the San Francisco Bay Area.
Dangers of Indoor UV Radiation: How to Protect Yourself
You might think that if you stay indoors, wear sunscreen, and don a big hat that you’ll be safe from ultraviolet (UV) radiation. But did you realize that even indoors you can receive a lot of the wrong kind of ultraviolet light? There are two kinds of UV: UVA and UVB. UVA rays account for up to 95 percent of the UV radiation reaching the Earth’s surface, as outlined by SkinCancer.org. UVA rays are present with relatively equal intensity during all daylight hours throughout the year, and can penetrate clouds and glass. What can you do about it, though?
Windows Don’t Block UVA Radiation
Windows do not block all ultraviolet rays when you’re indoors. And while UVB rays can harm your skin, they are not as significant in harming your skin as are UVA rays are indoors. Perry Robins, MD, President, The Skin Cancer Foundation says: “We now know that UVA radiation can penetrate windows to reach the skin, accelerating skin aging.”
Use a Broad-Spectrum SunScreen
Your sunscreen should be at least 15 SPF, and include one of these UVA-protective ingredients: avobenzone, ecamsule, oxybenzone, titanium dioxide, and zinc oxide. Make sure to apply it liberally to your face, in particular. Consumer Reports has a list of the best sunscreens, and what to look for.
Apply Window Film
Window film, which can be applied to home, office and car windows, blocks almost 100 percent of UVA and UVB radiation. This is the best way to prevent UVA rays from reaching you indoors. After all, you don’t always want to be wearing gloves, a hat, and sunscreen inside, do you? We have lots of different kinds of decorative window film, such as:
- 3M Fasara Decorative Window Film: Stripes
- 3M Fasara Decorative Window Film: Dots
- 3M Fasara Decorative Window Film: Patterns
Have Questions?
As far as aesthetics, you may have lots of questions. We can help! By now you probably know that we are in Santa Clara, although we work all over the San Francisco Bay Area. Give us a call! We’d love to talk to you.
3M Window Film: 50th Anniversary – Luxury and Trust in a Remarkable Combo
Luxury and Trust
When you think of window film, does your mind automatically go to 3M? For us, it certainly does! During this 50th anniversary year of 3M window film, you’ll be seeing more posts about 3M’s five decades of production. And as with other luxury products, there is a simplicity and elegance to 3M window film. After the film is installed, you can stop thinking about it.
3M Passes the Test of Time
Your window film works for you every day in the background. You might feel so comfortable that you didn’t notice that your living room, office, or car is cooler than outside, with less glare. You will notice the softer light in your building or automobile, without the harsh, piercing light. And you’ll enjoy a “zen” feeling of quiet.
UV Protection
One of the best features of window film is that it protects you against cancer-causing ultraviolet light. Take it from the Skin Cancer Foundation: Window film protects your health and home: few people realize that they can protect their skin while they’re indoors. And many don’t realize that they need protection indoors. Since a large percentage of UV can pass through glass (about 50%), why not stop it before it gets into your home and ruins your health or your furnishings?
Invest In Your Future
One of the best investments for your health is 3M window film. Even on a cloudy day, as this article from American Scientist explains, you are not safe from exposure to Ultraviolet radiation. There is also the confounding cloud enhancement of UV, which means that at times clouds make UV worse. Ozone depletion has also removed some of the protective layer from our atmosphere, so window film can protect you from damaging rays that enter through your windows.
Get Covered!
Whether it’s residential, commercial, or automotive, we’ve got you and your windows covered! Don’t forget: we’ve recently moved to Santa Clara, so we’re even more accessible to the San Francisco Peninsula. And we do travel to your location for residential or commercial film installations.
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