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Tenth Annual National Window Film Day: Seven Reasons to Celebrate

April 15, 2024 by Carol S Leave a Comment

April 30, 2024 is National Window Film Day, and here are seven of the best reasons we know to celebrate! If you’ve ever read any of our blog posts, you know we’re huge fans of window film. A big shoutout to the International Window Film Association for many of the ideas and the terrific infographic!

It’s a day of education

Window Works is celebrating this tenth annual National Window Film Day because window film makes things better. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating and cooling accounts for more than half the energy use in a typical home. And with rising energy costs, who doesn’t want to reduce your energy costs? Nobody, that’s who!

Window film offers year-round protection

Window film evens out the temperatures, making your home and office more livable throughout the year. Many people believe that window film is only for the summer! Not true–window film can reduce both your heating and cooling costs.

Window film aids in the reduction of energy use

Because of the reduction of energy use, window film reduces carbon emissions. Using less energy overall reduces your carbon emissions.

Window film helps screen out dangerous UV rays

Yes, we’ve written about this many times before. According to the U.S. EPA, “…overexposure to ultraviolet rays may suppress proper functioning of the body’s immune system and the skin’s natural defenses.”

Reduce fading of furniture and flooring

You’ve spent thousands of dollars on your beautiful furniture and flooring. Why not apply window film to help protect your furnishings? Everyone has that one friend with the big beautiful windows…and the hopelessly bleached floor and couch. Don’t be that person!

Window film provides jobs and business opportunities

We’re big advocates of using local businesses and providing jobs in the local community where possible. We are blessed to have an amazing crew to help us! And we love to hire locals to work alongside our crew, too. Who knows? Of you’re a small business in the San Francisco Bay Area, we might work with you in the future!

Window film protects your eyes and skin

Ask your dermatologist if they recommend window film. You’d be surprised how many do! Many automotive manufacturers routinely include window film. Once upon a time window film was only available as an aftermarket product. If you drive a lot, you may notice your skin looking more wrinkled on your left side if you don’t have window film. We don’t install automotive window film, but it’s a good idea if you drive. And of course installing window film at your home or business is a no-brainer!

We appreciate you!

Thank you to all our valuable clients, coworkers and friends! We really couldn’t do it without you. If you have any questions about window film or Window Film Appreciation Day, give us a call. We install film all over the greater San Francisco Bay Area, from San Jose to the East Bay to the Peninsula and Marin. Here’s our number for your convenience: 415.623.8700.

The Window Works Crew Wishes You Happy Holidays!

November 28, 2023 by Carol S Leave a Comment

Merry Christmas from all of us to all of you!

Here at Window Works, we love to celebrate. We have so many things to be thankful for–our beautiful San Francisco Bay Area, our friends and families, and our health, too! Recently, we celebrated for the holidays! Well, it won’t be the last of our parties! Our theme for this party was disco sneakers, and there was a little bit of RAWR, too. Can you tell? RAWR, by the way, is the sound that cats make. So when we use or have leopard print, we call it RAWR.

There were so many choices at our office party!

Yummy food

Not only did we have tons of appetizers, if you look carefully, you’ll see all the other food. Shrimp with noodles, pork, hand pies with a variety of filling, rice, and pakoras with delish filling. There was also appetizers, dessert and a variety of beverages (even some non-alcoholic ones!). Mostly, we are savory food lovers, so there wasn’t a ton of dessert.

Disco balls

Don’t even ask how we got all of these disco balls on the tree! Luckily, we’re a talented bunch (some talents cannot be listed on a resume, right?), and creativity won the day! There was also a ladder and some yelling involved, but we won’t get into that! The hard part was getting the mirrored ornaments behind the lights. The mirrored Christmas tree skirt helped amplify the ornaments, too.

A black Christmas tree?

Yes, we all discovered how much we love the aesthetic of the black Christmas tree. We’ve tried other colors in the past, but this one was mwah! (Chef’s kiss!) In fact, here’s our last season’s tree: Happy Holiday from the Window Works Crew! Scroll down to see last year’s blue tree! Disco does seem to be an underlying theme, doesn’t it?

Our crew

We’re pretty good at celebrating our successes and each other! We’re so thankful to have each other. And we’re also thankful for all of YOU, our clients, friends, and fans! Without you, there would be nothing to celebrate, so thank you a million times over.

Have a holly jolly Christmas!

By the way, if you’d like to spruce up your place for a holly jolly Christmas, we can help you out! Lots of places around the bay area would like some anti-graffiti film, and we know all about that. Our Chief Window Works Window Film Expert and Head Elf is standing by to answer all your questions. We install film all over the greater San Francisco Bay Area, from San Jose to the East Bay to the Peninsula and Marin. Give us a call at 415.623.8700.

The Magic and Beauty of Gradient Tinting

September 27, 2023 by Carol S Leave a Comment

Maybe you’ve heard about gradient tinting before and you’re curious to know what it means, and whether it’s for you. Is there some place you could use it in your home or business?

What is gradient tinting?

Gradient tinting is a special technique where the window film changes in opacity or darkness from the top to the bottom of the film. The tint could be darker at the top and lighter at the bottom, for instance. The gradient tinting still gives you everything you want with other types of film, but also that je ne sais quoi, which we’ll explain here. It might be easier to simply show you some examples of gradient tinting, rather than try to explain it with words.

Here gradient tinting is used in a bathroom to provide privacy and preserve (some of) the view and light

Explore the benefits of gradient tinting

You can still reduce glare and have privacy with gradient tinting, just as you would with other types of window film. You can also reduce heat. But the big benefit is that you can control exactly where you want to let light in or where to extend privacy. Also gradient tinting is beautiful, so using it can earn you extra points with your interior designer. In the example above, the homeowners didn’t want to completely block the view, but they wanted light as well as privacy.

Gradient tinting can be used in a subtle way, such as in the conference room above

The art of subtlety

Gradient tinting is an interior decorator’s dream because of the subtlety you get with it. You may want to block just a bit of the view out your window or give yourself more privacy and still let the light in. You can do that with gradient tinting. For instance, in the image above people can see whether a conference room is occupied, but still give the meeting participants privacy. By the way, facilities managers can use gradient tinting for the buildings they manage. See more about facilities managers here: How Window Film Empowers Facilities Managers.

Your neighbors don’t need to see you in the bathtub–do they?

Gradient tinting is all about transitions

Here’s another example of providing privacy, above. People don’t need to see you in your bathtub–do they? But you might want to relax as you enjoy a partial view. And you’d like to control the light without having a sense of claustrophobia. We really like 3M’s Fasara which “Provides a gradation of light transmission to control your level of privacy through glass.”

Preserve your privacy and maybe your sanity

Do you have nosy neighbors? Seems like there’s always one in every neighborhood. They peek out the curtains and write down your comings and goings in a little tiny notebook. They look over their hedge and want to know what’s for dinner–at your house! You can’t stop them completely, but you can limit what they can see with gradient tinting. Yes, window film can make you at least 10% happier!

Still have questions?

We’ve always got answers for you! Call us and we’ll sort those questions out for you! Our Chief Window Works Gradient Tinting Expert is standing by to answer all your questions. We install film all over the greater San Francisco Bay Area, from San Jose to the East Bay to the Peninsula and Marin. Give us a call at 415.623.8700.

Ten Best Uses of Window Film for Your Home

January 29, 2023 by Carol S Leave a Comment

You might not realize how many uses there are for window film and here are ten (actually eleven!) of the best uses for your home. There’s even a bonus best use of window film! Hint: it has to do with dogs!

Energy Efficiency

Window film can help reduce heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer, resulting in lower energy bills. With the way all our energy bills have been going up lately, that can really help with the home budget.

Window film for privacy

Have a nosy neighbor, or simply a window that is inconveniently located? Have us install some window film! Window film can be used to create a frosted or opaque effect on windows, increasing privacy in bathrooms, bedrooms and other rooms. If you’d like to read more about window film and privacy, you might like this post: why not use window film for patio privacy?

UV protection helps prevent skin cancer

Window film can block up to 99% of harmful UV rays, protecting your home’s interior from fading and the sun’s damaging rays. We often say that window film is like putting sunglasses on your house. You wouldn’t go out on a sunny day without sunglasses, would you? Well, window film protects you by eliminating harmful UV rays.

Use decorative window film for interior design

There are so many beautiful window films these days, and we have many favorites. You may have a glass partition or wall that you’d like covered. Or, maybe you have an area in the bath where you’d like just a little bit of design. Window film can be used to create a decorative effect on windows, such as a stained glass or etched glass look. By the way, David Wood Window Tinting of Florida has a terrific article about decorative window tinting: 7 Beautiful Ways to Use Decorative Window Tint in Your Home. (Shower glass is one way to take advantage of window film.)

Protect against glare

Have you ever been in a store where the sun shines in so brightly that the employees have to wear sunglasses…indoors? Your home should be a place to relax, not a place where you have to worry about excess glare! Window film can also reduce glare on television and computer screens, making them easier to see. This is especially critical if you’re working from home and trying to see your screen.

Hide clutter

Remember when you saw those kitchen shelves with the glass doors and thought it was a great idea to install them? But now your life has changed, and those shelves are filled with sippy cups and mismatched mugs? Why not cover the glass doors with window film to hide some of that clutter?

Keep thieves away

If you have a foyer, like many of us do in San Francisco, where deliveries end up, you could cover the windows and doors with window film so people can’t see in. Window film eliminates the temptation. Some window films can help hold broken glass together in the event of an accident, providing an added layer of security.

Cost-effective

Window film is a cost-effective way to improve the energy efficiency and appearance of your windows. And it’s much less spendy than replacing your windows and doors. If you already have double-paned windows, window film makes your window into a triple-paned window.

Block heat

Window film can block the heat (in the trade, we call this heat rejection) when the sun beats down on your home. It can even out the heat so the temperatures are more stable. With climate change, we’ve seen so much more temperature change. Window film can reject heat, keeping the temperature inside the room comfortable and reducing the load on air-conditioners

Reduce fading

Window film can help protect carpets, furniture, and artworks from fading by blocking UV rays. Do you know someone who has pulled back the carpet to see flooring bleached from the sun? Chances are they don’t have window film.

Calms reactive dogs

Some dogs, when sitting inside all day, look out the window and what do they see? CATS!!! Also: other dogs! Then they bark. And bark. And bark and bark and bark. Soon, the neighbors are annoyed. Then the police get a call. This just annoys everyone. Plus, the poor dog loses his voice and needs throat lozenges. So use some window film so your dog can’t see out that window and get all buck nutty.

Easy to Install

Call us and we’d love to help you through choosing the best window film for your home. We work all over the greater San Francisco Bay Area, from San Jose to the East Bay to the Peninsula and Marin. Give us a call at 415.623.8700.

Fragment Retention Window Film: Five Reasons You Need it

April 27, 2022 by Carol S Leave a Comment

If you’re a building or facilities manager for a high rise building, you definitely need fragment retention window film. After all, safety is a top concern for most facilities managers. Here are a few reasons you need it.

Prevent glass shattering

You’ve all seen the YouTube videos where glass falls and shatters everywhere, injuring people close by and even bouncing and hurting people across streets. And those tiny shards of glass are difficult to see. So cleanup is a mess. Fragment retention window film helps to keep glass together when it breaks. Glass still breaks, but with this window film it doesn’t explode all over, as it would without the window film. 3M has an article that discusses why fragment retention window film is a good choice for schools. We think it’s an even better choice for high rise buildings!

Keep bad glass from shattering everywhere

For those unfortunate scenarios where there’s globally sourced glass (we’re talking to you, facilities manager on a budget), using the right window film keeps everything together. If you’ve acquired cheap glass, you need fragment retention window film more than ever, since cheap glass is more susceptible to spontaneous shattering. By the way if you’re a facilities manager, we’d love to connect with you at one of the expos or conferences for Facilities Managers, like this one: The Window Works Crew at the Fabulous Northern California Facilities Expo 2021 in Santa Clara.

If you have large glass windows, they will be more susceptible to stress

Tornadoes, hurricanes, and weird weather are becoming more common

We don’t have to tell you that the weather is changing. Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, we’ve had all sorts of heat waves, droughts, and downpours. We’ve even had the occasional tornado, if you can believe that! If you’re somewhere that has tornadoes, hurricanes, or even bomb blasts, fragment retention window film can help. When your big windows get hit by bad weather, you want your glass to stay together and not explode into a million pieces.

It’s easy to install

What is that old saw about an ounce of prevention versus a pound of cure? That applies here. The window film is your ounce of prevention. Also, since it’s easy to install (for us, that is), you don’t have to spend days, weeks, or months remodeling. Right now, you may hear from your contractor that building material is stuck on ships or impossible to get.

Size Matters

If you have large glass windows, they will be more susceptible to stress. So if you’re in a high rise, those large windowpanes are at greater risk of shattering from temperature fluctuations, especially during the spring and fall when temperatures tend to change more. For those large windows that are more at risk, use fragment retention window film, in case one of your large windows shatters. Read Bob Vila’s article about the drawbacks of thermal pane windows.

Call us for more reasons!

If you have questions, call Window Works customer care at 415.650.5200. We really are very friendly.

We work all over the greater San Francisco Bay Area, from San Jose to the East Bay to the Peninsula and Marin!

How to Prepare for Your Window Film Installation

February 23, 2022 by Carol S 1 Comment

Preparation for window film installation is a multi-step process

You might want to read the steps first, then call us. We can do most of these steps for you. And, of these steps, the first one (removing the blinds, drapes and window treatments), is probably the one easiest for you to do yourself.

Remove all blinds, drapes, and window treatments

Please remove all blinds, drapes, and window treatments prior to install. All furniture, fixtures and items must be moved four feet away from windows to give our workers space to move around. Window Works technicians do NOT move items without a fee–which is $150.00 per hour base minimum.

Window Works is not responsible for glass breakage due to improper glass installation, scoring from previous film install, existing damage, seal failure or other. When you sign our proposal, this indicates your acceptance/approval of all Terms & Conditions.

We use a water-based micro spray solution in your installation, so any water-sensitive items must be covered or removed before install. Window Works assumes no liability for items left which might be damaged. We want your installation to be as beautiful and perfect as possible, so please give us your cooperation!

Window film removal

If you have old window film covering your windows, unless you can do a superb job (as in you used to be a window film installer and had that job for ten years and won some prizes and stuff), the best thing is to let us do it. Usually what happens is people remove some of the film, but not all of it. They do some of the work, then get tired and bored. Then there are margaritas, and in some cases, whiskey. The removal gets mangled in some way, or the glue is still there. It turns into a big sticky mess and costs you more than if you just let us do it in the first place. So please don’t help with the window film removal because it will probably cost you more if you do! Plus you’ll have a hangover and who knows what else will happen?!

When measuring your windows measure twice, cut once!

Measure your windows

Measuring your windows is a lot like baking: you need to be exact and not stray from the recipe. If you took up baking during the pandemic, you know what we mean here. When you measure, take the width first. And remember the old adage: measure twice, cut once. Accuracy counts. Don’t round up or down–tell us the measurements accurately. If you need help measuring, we can do that. In fact, that might be a better idea for those of you who aren’t too accurate. Like if you substitute baking soda for baking powder in your cake recipe because they’re both white we’re talking to you!

Again, if you help but goof it up, it’ll cost more.

Need a quick window film estimate for your home?

Sure you do! We already have the form online for you to fill out. Here’s the Quick Residential Estimate. Simply fill it out and send it. Easy peasy. Really! But if you have questions,call Window Works customer care at 415.650.5200. We really are very friendly.

We work all over the greater San Francisco Bay Area, from San Jose to the East Bay to the Peninsula and Marin!

How to Choose the Best Window Film Installer?

February 4, 2022 by Carol S Leave a Comment

If choosing window film is overwhelming, how are you ever going to choose a window film installer? Aren’t there hundreds of installers available? Do you use your Magic 8-Ball? Flip a coin? No! Here are some ideas.

Check out their website

If you’re looking at a website, can you see clients, and do you know any of them? That is, do you recognize any businesses there? If so, you might take a look at the actual-in-real-life window film installations and see how they look! Some may be easily accessible. For instance, not to toot our own horn, but we have quite a few companies that you’ve (probably) heard of who’ve had window film installed.

Ask friends and neighbors

You could ask your neighbors if you want residential window film. Or you could go to social media sites. Personally, we like Google, and our Google site is here: Window Works. What do people say on those sites? Here’s a review we really like:

“These guys are really great. We live in San Francisco with windows all round on the second floor. Great views but it can become a greenhouse, especially as the climate warms. Window Works applied Prestige 20 to all our windows and it made a huge difference in the amount of heat retained. The staff was courteous and competent, Asia is extremely knowledgeable.”
~ Amir Najmi
Google Reviewer

By the way, sometimes reviews can be fake. We’ve seen quite a few on Amazon. And there are signs of fake reviews that you might already know such as really bad grammar, no profile pictures, or one-word reviews. How a company deals with negative reviews can tell you a lot, too. Here’s an article about Amazon Fake Reviewers by Business Insider.

Ask a few questions

Does the window film installer know their stuff? What kind of film would they recommend for your particular windows? Ask about heat retention of the window film, and ask about the staff, too.

Read their blog posts and check their social media

Is the window film installer you’re poised to go with active with their blog posts? Do they have social media and are they active there? Those are some good signs that you’re dealing with a reputable company. If they aren’t active, that could indicate a number of things: They might be too busy or too small to deal with their website/blogging/social media. Or they might not know how and want to get to it later. You could ask them when you call!

Trust your gut

What is your gut telling you about the company you’re about to hire? Have you ever known before that you shouldn’t hire someone and hired them anyway, and then regretted it? Same here! And you shake your head and say “I shoulda known!” Right? We’ve probably all had that experience!

Give us a call!

Call us and ask a few questions, as we’ve suggested above. We really are very friendly. We work all over the greater San Francisco Bay Area, from San Jose to the East Bay to the Peninsula and Marin! Call Window Works customer care at 415.650.5200 for pricing and more information.

Ten Uses of Window Film that Will Definitely Spark Joy

October 14, 2021 by Carol S Leave a Comment

Yes, window film can definitely spark joy!

You’ve heard of Mari Kondo and her book about decluttering, and you’ve heard of window film (haven’t you?), but have you ever thought that window film could spark joy? Stick around for a few minutes and you’ll see that it can!

Helps give you a clutter-free life

Since we’re mentioning Mari Kondo, have you considered that having a more streamlined interior will help reduce clutter? No more curtains gathering dust, and no kittens climbing up your drapes! Just a sleek look to your business or home.

Reduces UV light

What’s the big deal about UV light? It can ruin your furniture, clothing, floors, and hurt your eyes, for one thing. And if you’re inside you probably don’t think about putting on sun screen, but you can get lots of UV light right inside your home where you feel safe! Want to learn more about UV light? Check out this post: Dangers of indoor UV radiation.

Equals less Glare

Nobody likes glare, whether you’re trying to do your job or relax at home. Do you know anyone who has to wear sunglasses indoors? You shouldn’t have to with window film.

Gives you more Privacy

Whether you need some privacy because your kids love to come into the bathroom or you have nosy neighbors looking into your place, alone time is #1. With window film, your kids and your neighbors will have to find some other way of entertaining themselves!

Elevates your interior design inspiration

Not all types of window film are plain–some can add to the design of your home or business. We’ve talked about the beauty of Fasara window film before. There are now many different kinds of gorgeous window film to add drama and elegance to your place!

Makes you feel safe

Some films hold your glass together if it’s broken. This is especially important in places with extreme weather. Schools also tend to benefit from safety film.

Saves you money

Window film costs less than replacing your windows, and while the results won’t be quite as dramatic, you’ll still see your heating and cooling bills go down. Single-pane windows act more like double-pane ones, and double-pane windows act like triple-pane windows. And if you have triple-pane windows already? Our hats are off to you!

Reduces heat

Certain rooms in your home or business can become much too hot in the summer (or even the winter around San Francisco!). Window film moderates the temperatures so you can use all your floor space!

Defends your family’s health

Less glare and UV rays mean that your skin doesn’t suffer! Not only your skin, but your eyes can be harmed by UV rays. For a modest price, you can protect your family’s health.

Increases energy efficiency

With global warming, we have to be careful about what energy we use. With window film, you’ll not only save money, but your home or business will be more energy efficient.

Still Aren’t Sure?

Give us a call! We’re happy to work with you and give you reason #11 to work with us! We’re all over the San Francisco Bay Area, from the South Bay to Marin to the East Bay. Here’s our customer care number for your convenience: 415.650.5200.

How to Use Security Window Film That Will Make You Feel Safer

August 31, 2021 by Carol S Leave a Comment

Feeling safe is one of the top reasons people choose window film

For each month of 2021, we’re offering special discounts on different window films. For September, our discount is on 3M security window film. Please mention that you saw this article so you can get the discount! Here’s our post about Window Works’ Ten Year Anniversary!

Onto 3M security window film

We receive a lot of calls from people about security window film. Often those calls start out something like this: “What will keep our glass together in case there’s a storm?” Or “Our neighbor’s tree fell through their glass window–can window film help protect us in case our tree falls over?” And to both questions, the answer is yes–security window film can help protect you and your family. We’ve written about security window film before: How to Choose the Best Security Window Film. You can see some examples of different types of security window film–for instance, 3M Ultra S800 Security Film with 3M IPA helps protect against flying glass shards when a window is broken.

Keep your windows safe with 3M security window film

Reasons to choose 3M security window film

Live near a golf course or driving range? Stray golf balls may threaten you. If you live next door to a school, baseballs could fly your way. Or you may be a small business with a window that is vulnerable to break-ins, such as in certain downtown areas. If you have a restaurant you may want to protect diners from the threat of broken glass. These are just a few of the reasons you might choose 3M security window film. There are a few other reasons right on 3M’s website.

Huge Storms, Fires, and Breakins

More of our friends have installed security systems in their homes and small businesses recently. If you’re being evacuated due to a storm, a security system is a good way to ensure your home is safe while you’re away. Same with fires–people want to know what’s happening with their home or business. But did you know that anything that slows down a burglar for even a few seconds can make that burglar try a different door or window? Best case scenario is if the burglar goes away altogether! Window film can give you those extra few seconds and make your home that much more secure.

Shhh! It’s our secret!

No one needs to know if you have installed security window film. Since it’s invisible, no one will know it’s there. And unless they have a trained eye, they won’t notice it at all. It’s our little secret. Like other window films, it’s invisible. But you’ll feel more secure knowing it’s there.

Can’t Decide? Give Us a Call!

We’d love to discuss any kind of window film with you, whether it’s 3M security window film or not. We’re all over the San Francisco Bay Area, from the South Bay to San Francisco to Marin to the East Bay. Here’s our customer care number for your convenience: 415.650.5200.

Seven Ways You Can Help Prevent Skin Cancer

May 17, 2021 by Carol S Leave a Comment

This month, May, is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. We’ve all heard the old saw that an ounce of prevention equals a pound of cure, but how many of us actually do something even when we know it’s true? With skin cancer, your prevention efforts pay massive dividends. Here are just a few things that you can do to prevent skin cancer!

Wear Sun Screen

Yes, we all need some vitamin D. You can still get a little sun, just not when the sun is likely to burn you. And you can get vitamin D from your diet as well as in pill form. Even if it’s cloudy, ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage your skin. Here’s a comprehensive list of types of sunscreen, strength, and other things to do to protect your skin. But how, you might ask? Keep sunscreen in your car, in your purse or man bag, at home, etc. The hours between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. are especially dangerous.

Use Protective Clothing

Did you know there is a lot of clothing that can protect you? Yes, you can even find clothing to protect you against UV at Costco! You never need to reapply it, unlike sunscreen, and it comes in many styles and colors. The Skin Cancer Foundation has details on sun-safe clothing that you might want to try. They recommend long sleeves with a tight weave, for instance. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation “Look for garments with a UPF of at least 30 so that you know you’re getting effective sun protection.”

Sun Glasses

Wear big sunglasses that’s rated so that it offers protection against UV. According to Mayo Clinic, sun glasses that block 99% to 100% of both UVA and UVB rays are optimal. Also “opt for wraparound sunglasses or closefitting sunglasses with wide lenses that protect your eyes from every angle.” Think Jackie-O! And also: read the label to ensure that your glasses really block both UVA and UVB.

Hats

Wear hats with a wide brim so you can keep the sun off your face. As a rule of thumb, a hat with a 3” brim is optimal. Although wider is even better! Although baseball caps are cool looking, they leave your ears and neck exposed.

Use Window Film

Of course, this is our favorite one! UV rays can come right through windows, but most people don’t wear sunglasses indoors! With window film, you don’t even have to think about dangerous UV light. Here are some recent articles about window film and how it protects you:

Expose Yourself Earlier and Later

And by that we mean if you must go in the sun head out before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. The hours between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. are when the sun is at its strongest and most dangerous.

Avoid Tanning Beds

Yes, people still use those awful tanning beds. There are still plenty of salons that offer tanning. And tanning doesn’t protect you from the sun—quite the opposite, as tanning is your body’s response to injury from the sun.

Want Window Film?

Call our office in San Francisco, California! We’d love to hear about your upcoming project: 415.650.5200. We work all over the Bay Area, including the peninsula, San Francisco, and Marin (as well as other parts of the state and country!) We can help.