Residential Applications
Today's residential solar control window films offer the homeowner
an impressive array of technologies, which improve window efficiency
by blocking 99.9% of the Sun's ultraviolet rays, rejecting up to 79%
of the heat gain from sunlight, and eliminating glare. These films
are designed to increase the "usability" of your home's
natural lighting. By eliminating the negative features of natural
light, your windows can be left uncovered; free of window treatments
that interfere with your view, without the worries of outrageous cooling
costs and faded furniture and carpeting.
Our previous residential customers report saving as
much as 32% on their electric bill after we treated their windows-certainly
a dramatic example of savings, but representative of payback projections.
Robson Window Tinting offers free on-site consultations
to help assess your particular exposure concerns. Because every homeowner
has individual tastes and needs, we offer a variety of films} ranging
from very light (where fading concerns are the primary solar problem
being experienced) to Frosted (for privacy) or heavily tinted (for
both privacy and extreme sunlight exposure problems).
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Commercial Applications
Commercial application often present unique solar challenges. Whether
you have a retail store and have display merchandise being ruined
(fading) by direct ultraviolet sunlight, or you own a bar or restaurant
and would like to darken your windows for ambiance, or you want greater
protection against "smash and grab" theft, we can help you
select the window film that's right for your business.
Over the years
we have applied virtually every type of film on the windows of businesses
in and
around Sydney. Even more so than with homes, every business
has its own, specific needs. Typically,
the financial bottom-line
is also a motivating factor in a window film purchase. "Is this
going to save us money?" The answer is a resounding "Yes!".
Energy savings alone can achieve true payback in a relatively short
time; and, the increased life span of carpeting, merchandise, art,
and furnishings will further add to those savings.
Window films
can also satisfy certain code requirements. According to building
codes in our area, tempered glass is required in all windows in close
proximity to floors (for example, sliding glass doors)
or in "slip-prone
areas", such as bathrooms. Our 4mm, safety/security films bring
ordinary plate (or annealed) glass up to tempered glass [ANSI Z97.1]
code for "break safe" characteristics. Of course, we supply
all of the necessary documentation to demonstrate code satisfaction
that building inspectors will require. Savings of both time and cost
for contractors can be huge. This also demonstrates to home and business
owners just how effectively these safety films work.
Call or e-mail
us today to arrange your free, on-site consultation and estimate.
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Safety & Security Applications
Safety and Security window films are a terrific way
to improve the strength and safety of the windows in your home or
business. Installed on the interior surface of an existing window,
these (typically 4mm) polyester films make glass more break-resistant,
and far less likely to shatter into hundreds of sharp, dangerous pieces
should a heavy impact occur. (Safety films can actually hold the shattered
glass together.) For maximum storm protection (i.e.. hurricane wind
and debris), we strongly recommend our "attached" installation
option, which "locks" the glass into the window frame, and
thereby reduces wind stress "blow outs", which are notorious
for dangerous, airborne glass shards. Keeping the glass in place also
significantly reduces the residual damage caused by wind and heavyrains
during a storm. Finally, by protecting the exterior "envelope"
of your home or business, you also reduce the risk of structural pressurization,
which can lead to everyone's "worst case scenario"-roof
loss and structural failure.
Energy saving tinted safety films are available to
reduce heat gain and protect against fading, in
addition to the safety
benefits mentioned above. All films and installations are fully warranteed.
Glass replacement is also available with our optional policy-ask for
details. We use Llumar © Magnum Safety &
Security films, which are made in Martinsville, VA at CP Films-the
world's largest manufacturer of
window films. Call or e-mail us today
to arrange your free, on-site consultation and estimate.
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Decorative Films
At Robson Window Tinting we have a large selection of
decorative window films which are designed to set the appearance
of your windows apart from the crowd. How far apart is up to you.
We carry films ranging from the mildest to the wildest patterns and
colors. Decorative films also give you privacy, while still allowing
rays of natural lighting into your home or office.
We can also have your company logo cut into the film ,have your corporate colours emblazoned on most sufaces. Films can also have images applied to them prior to installation.Light boxes and street facades can be done.
Just a few examples can be seen at right. Because there are so many
decorative films to choose from, we suggest you call us for a free
consultation to see these products for yourself-you'll be amazed at
the possibilities.
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