Whether Commercial, Retail, Government, Hospitality, or other structors window film may solve many of today’s most pressing building-related problems including:
Energy Efficiency – in air-conditioned buildings, TBL window films can reduce solar heat gain thereby reducing both energy consumption and energy demand which in turn reduces cooling costs. For more information about Energy Efficiency, see below.
Glare Reduction – whether for visual comfort or other benefits, the appropriate TBL window film can reduce excess glare in buildings.
Fading Reduction – by virtually eliminating ultraviolet (UV) radiation and reducing solar heat gain and glare, TBL window films can provide a barrier of protection for fabric and furnishings as well as occupant skin cancer.
Theft / Glass Safety – the appropriate TBL window film can hold the glass together during accidental or intentional impact, improving safety and reducing theft.
Storm and Debris – during tornado’s and other severe storm scenarios, much of the property damage and serious injuries are related to flying debris for that reason, many people have turned to TBL security films to allow the window to stay in the frame even after it is broken.
Blast Mitigation – during both accidental and intentional blast scenarios, the wave of pressure can cause shards of glass to fly through a building causing extensive damage and loss of life. The appropriate TBL Advanced Security Solution can reduce the risk of damage, injury, and loss of life in the event of a blast.
Graffiti Protection – Graffiti is a disappointing and expensive reality of urban life. Vandals can strike wherever there is temptation: glass and mirrors in public transportation systems (such as bus and train terminals), restrooms, lobbies or retail shops. Acting as a sacrificial layer on the outside of the glass, TBL Graffiti films can be easily and inexpensively removed and replaced when damaged. Thin Blue Line Security Solutions have installed our Security Film at local Speedway’s, Diebold operation center, local bars, several tattoo shops, Aultman Hospital, several metal illness facilities, and many pharmacies all with the main objective of keeping intruders out and patients in. Call today for a free estimate.
* Thin Blue Line exclusively uses Hanita Tek Safety film and is the only Ohio dealer that offers this top of the line safety film. It is also offered in a solar safety combination learn more by calling TBL today.
*In the video on the right you will see Hanita Tek Safety film, available exclusively through TBL Security Solutions, go to work. Safety film and anchoring systems are available at TBL call today for free estimates.
Solar film and Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency, the story of energy efficiency and TBL window film begins with the source of our excess solar energy – the sun – in a conditioned air space. As shown below, window film can effect solar radiation in three major regions of the electromagnetic spectrum: Ultraviolet (UV) wavelengths, Visible wavelengths, and Infrared (IR) wavelengths.
Components of Solar Radiation
Of these three regions in the electromagnetic spectrum, both UV and IR are invisible. In addition, as shown below, the wavelength band included in each region is not the same width. The UV band is relatively narrow (about 0.2 microns) and the visible band slightly larger (about 0.3 microns) whereas the IR band is an order of magnitude larger.
Also shown on Figure 8 is the relative proportion of solar energy present in each band – 5%, 46%, and 49%, respectively.
Solar Spectrum and Energy
Lastly, shown below you will see the result of applying an example TBL film to conventional 6mm glass:
•Total solar reflection is increased from 7% to 52% showing that excess solar heat gain is reflected rather than absorbed by the glass
•Total solar transmission is decreased from 84% to 14% showing excess solar heat gain never enters the building
TBL Window Film Performance
It is this reduction in excess solar heat gain that accounts for a lesser cooling load. The reduced cooling load accounts for energy and carbon savings.
Thin Blue Line Security Solutions also offers a full line of solar film solutions to residential and commercial customers. Not only has our film made many residential environments more comfortable but our film has also saved homeowners money but cutting down on their heating and cooling cost. These benefits are only increased in the larger commercial settings. Remember solar film can also be a tax write off due to it’s “green” properties.
*TBL exclusively uses the Hanita Tek line of solar film for our solar applications. For the same reasons we use their safety film, quality, durability, and protection is unbeatable with Hanita Tek.
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