Have you considered that you could secure your storefront with window film? You’ve probably seen window film in a variety of places, but mostly on car windows. And by the way, it’s not your grandpa’s window film anymore–window film has come a long way, with all kinds of designs and better efficiency. Automotive window film is a terrific after-market product, one which most of us here at Window Works use. But there are so many other uses, such as securing your storefront!

Your storefront is vulnerable

We mean vulnerable in more than one way. For instance, your storefront might be open to thieves. You can help secure your storefront window glass with window film, thus slowing down a would-be burglar. But also, your windows can let in UV rays that can damage your precious merchandise (or your furniture, if you’re also a homeowner). The sun can perhaps cause as much damage as a thief by bleaching your floor, merchandise or furniture.

Out of sight out of mind

If you use window film to hide what’s in your storefront, some thieves will go elsewhere. Just as when you hide valuables in the trunk of your car, you can use film to obscure what’s valuable in your store. No thief wants to risk being seen, especially if there’s nothing for them to gain by breaking and entering. They’d rather visit someone else’s storefront. Make your property less vulnerable by installing some window film.

You only have a few seconds to deter thieves

Most thieves are looking for an easy job. Unless you’re housing the Hope Diamond, not many thieves will hang around and keep trying if they fail to enter your property. Those few seconds you gain can make all the difference. We’ve discussed security and window film before and you might like Why Use Window Film for Security? You can apply window film to make it more difficult for intruders to break through glass.

What about the weather?

Yes, the warming weather can create unfavorable conditions for your store and storefront. Every year the weather seems to be getting warmer and warmer. Big glass windows can create a greenhouse like effect, with moisture that can affect your merchandise, furniture, and clients. And if you’re a homeowner you might have to use those DampRid bags to eliminate moisture. Stopping some of the sun from entering your store could be even better, in our opinion!

Already know you want to protect your storefront windows?

Call us and we’ll give you advice on what kind of protection you might need! We know our storefronts because we’ve installed lots of window film all over the bay. If you already know that you want window film, fill out our Quick Residential Estimate form if you need us to install some. We’d love to help you choose the best film. We work all over the greater San Francisco Bay Area, from San Jose to the East Bay to the San Mateo Peninsula and Marin–and have expanded into southern California (Costa Mesa) and Scottsdale, Arizona, too! Give us a call at our San Francisco location at 415.623.8700.