New Product - Defense Lite

Storefront Security Glazing Solutions: Mitigate smash and grab

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Window Film Depot was proud to be a part of the SHOT Show 2017, held in Las Vegas, operated by the NSSF (National Shooting Sports Foundation). Security tech industry leaders from around the country gathered to share, educate and learn more about the newest technology in creating security solutions.

WFD President-Jeff Franson, live interview on SHOT Show TV:

Window Film Depot highlights the value of 3M Safety & Security window film, especially for storefronts in delaying unwanted entry in an attempted “smash and grab” event. The security film can delay the perpetrator 45 seconds to a minute, allowing for response time to stop the unwanted entry from taking place. These films are designed to make stores and businesses safer and offer an affordable loss prevention solution.

New Product - Defense Lite
WFD presented DefenseLite at the New Product Center at the SHOT Show.

For those wanting added protection, DefenseLite/BulletShield takes the security initiatives to another level. DefenseLite is an advanced glazing security product designed to deny entry into your business, school, office and more with a patented and virtually invisible, polycarbonate solution.

In addition to keeping the bad guys out, BulletShield is designed to keep bullets out as well. BulletShield is a UL rated retrofit ballistic shield and designed to protect from natural and man-made disasters, including blast and bomb projectiles, blunt force objects (baseball bats, hammers, bricks), hand guns and other forced entry attempts.

DefenseLite/BulletShield designed for protection against:

  • BURGLARY
  • ARMED ROBBERY
  • ASSAULT
  • ACTIVE SHOOTER
  • VANDALISM

Call us today at 866-933-3456 to find out how we can help you KEEP THE BAD GUYS OUT! -email: jeff@windowfilmdepot.com

DefenseLite – Bulletshield

DefenseLite – Bulletshield – Window Protection and Security

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DefenseLite – Bulletshield

DefenseLite – Bulletshield

  • bullet resistant barriers
  • ballistic protection

The Window Film Depot team recently demonstrated to a group of Tri-State security professionals the benefits of choosing DefenseLite and BulletShield to protect their buildings from unwanted entry.index.php

The following video link demonstrates ballistic testing with 9mm, 357 Magnum and 44 Magnum:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/cog9b0u9z700wx8/Demo121516.MP4?dl=0

DefenseLite is an advanced glazing security product designed to deny entry into your business, school, office and more with a patented and virtually invisible, polycarbonate solution.

In addition to keeping the bad guys out, BulletShield is designed to keep bullets out as well. BulletShield is a UL rated retrofit ballistic shield and designed to protect from natural and man-made disasters, including blast and bomb projectiles, blunt force objects (baseball bats, hammers, bricks), hand guns and other forced entry attempts.

BulletShield is manufactured in a Level 1 & 2 system. Level 1 bonds our 3/4″ ballistic shield to the outside of the existing glass using our DefenseLite SuperBond and an HD framing system. This will stop hand-gun rounds as well as forced-entry attempts. Our Level 2 system adds a second 3/4″ ballistic shield to the inside of the existing glass using the same technique. This version provides 1.5 inches of ballistic protection, which in testing contains rounds typically delivered by high-powered rifles, and it keeps the evil-doers out. BulletShield is the world’s least expensive of all tested ballistic security systems.

A common question we encounter, is BulletShield bullet proof? We prefer the term Bullet Resistant. BulletShield is a window and security film alternative turning your windows and glass into ballistic glass shields and providing top notch building security.

DefenseLite/BulletShield designed for protection against:

  • BURGLARY
  • ARMED ROBBERY
  • ASSAULT
  • ACTIVE SHOOTER
  • VANDALISM
DefenseLite BulletShield Bullet-Resistant Window Film, Advanced Retrofit Glazing

Call us today at 866-933-3456 to find out how we can help you KEEP THE BAD GUYS OUT! -email: jeff@windowfilmdepot.com

Decorative Films - Stylish, Affordable Solutions

Decorative Films: Stylish, Affordable Solutions

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Decorative Films - Stylish, Affordable Solutions

Decorative Films

Frosted and decorative window films are a cost-effective way to create privacy, branding and ambiance.  3M Fasara Glass FinishesSolyx Decorative Films and custom designed films are an economical privacy solution to your office, building, retail store, or school.  Transform any plain glass door, wall, or window with a design unique to you!

Window Film Depot offers over 90 designs from 3M Fasara Glass Finishes.  Create surfaces with the look of etched, treated or textured glass, without the inflated cost.  The choices of finishes and patterns range from subtle, such as the 3M Dusted Crystal, to a textured look with the Solyx Rain Glass.

Examples of recent WFD installations.
Examples of recent WFD installations.

Advantages of Decorative Window Film

  • Privacy can be achieved without feeling closed off, while adding style to your décor
  • Numerous patterns to choose from to achieve your desired look
  • Look of etched, cut or textured glass, fraction of the cost
  • Decorative films are ‘semi-permanent’, strengthen glass and provide 99.9% UV blockage
  • Easy professional removal
  • Customize privacy without sacrificing natural light

In addition to the numerous patterns to choose from, WFD has the ability to produce custom film designs.  At Window Film Depot, our experienced professionals design, print and install, all in-house, another reason to choose WFD as your one stop shop!

  • Lower cost due to Design-Print-Install: all in-house
  • Easy to work with experienced professionals
  • Create designs unique to your space
WFD Custom Graphics Design Print Install

In conclusion, let us assist you in finding your decorative film solutions today.  Call Window Film Depot at 866-933-3456 – email jeff@windowfilmdepot.com

Expanding Insurance Options for Green Buildings

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Green Buildings are not cheap to build, but in the long run, they are a terrific money-saving investment. Even then, finding an Insurance company that is willing to insure a green building project might be a bit hard because of the initial costs involved. However, that might have changed.

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co., a company that provided coverage on green buildings as far back as 2006 has recently improved and expanded its coverage. It also has plans to pursue green educational facilities.

According to the senior director of emerging industries, Stephen Bushnell, “We’ve looked hard at green buildings and we’ve looked hard at a lot of the ways that green buildings are built…What goes into making a building green and what impact does that have on the physical risk that the building presents?”

This coverage is not just for new constructions but has been expanded to include retrofits as well.

LEED Certified Buildings

What this means is that if you have a green building and are looking for insurance coverage, Fireman’s Fund says it is offering discounted rates for LEED Certified buildings even though it requires insureds to carry a three percent increase in their limit.. Stephen Bushnell says:

Fireman’s Fund’s Green Update form allows insured’s to replace standard systems and materials with green ones after a loss, he says. Buildings can be upgraded to achieve a LEED existing-building certification, with benefits such as improved energy efficiency, water use and indoor air quality.

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3M Window Film

3M Window Film will add to your LEED credits if you are seeking coverage from Fireman’s Fund. Not only do they go a long way in reducing a building’s environmental footprint, the 3M Sun Control Window Film will also make for a more comfortable environment for the building’s occupants.

Window Film Depot offers complimentary feasibility studies and will work with you to determine what 3M Window Film best fits your building’s needs. Contact Jeff@windowfilmdepot.com today.

* This post is not an endorsement of Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co., or any other insurance company.

WFD Custom Graphics

Custom Graphics: functional, effective, affordable

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WFD Custom Graphics

Custom graphics designed to create functionality and privacy is a cost-effective way to display your message and transform any ordinary window, wall or door. A variety of frosts, opaques and patterns are available, offering architects and interior designers low cost, high impact glazing and daylighting solutions. Translucent, solid and transparent films are available and Window Film Depot will assist you to create functional and practical solutions for any glass surface or commercial graphic need.

Custom Graphics: functional, effective, affordable
Privacy created in this office conference room, WFD Atlanta install

3M Fasara Frosted window films offer a variety of choices that will accomplish your specific design at a fraction of the cost of permanently etched glass.  While actual glass etching is more permanent, window film allows for a change or update to your logo with relative ease by replacing the film.  Additionally, logos created with frosted films can be removed without damage to the glass.

Custom Graphics: functional, effective, affordable
Privacy created in this office conference room, WFD Atlanta install
3M Dusted Crystal installed by WFD at Atlanta Maggiano’s
3M Dusted Crystal installed by WFD at Atlanta Maggiano’s - Interior
3M Dusted Crystal installed by WFD at Atlanta Maggiano’s - Interior

Common frosted/custom designed applications include:

  • Conference Rooms
  • Lobbies
  • Retail Environments
  • Private Offices
  • Exterior Windows
  • Glass Partitions

Window Film Depot will design, produce, and install your project customized to your standards and needs.  Whether your desire is to create an intricate picture or a standard custom logo, we will deliver in a timely fashion within your budget.

3M Fasara Milano
3M Fasara Milano
3M Fasara Milano - Interior
3M Fasara Milano - Interior

Contact Window Film Depot at 866-933-3456 to speak with one of our sales professionals to schedule an appointment today.

-email: jeff@windowfilmdepot.com

Frosted Window Film: Creative branding and privacy, low cost solution

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Frosted and decorative window films are a cost effective way to create branding, privacy, and ambiance without breaking the budget.  With 3M Fasara Frosted window film, the design options are endless, providing solutions to create a functional, effective commercial graphic or pattern.

At Window Film Depot, we have worked with numerous companies to achieve this, each project designed specific to our client’s needs and vision.

Examples of Window Film Depot projects with cut lettering and corporate logos applied to the glass surface:

Example of WFD project with cut lettering and corporate logos applied to the glass surface: Innova Sea
Example of WFD project with cut lettering and corporate logos applied to the glass surface: Devgiri
Example of WFD project with cut lettering and corporate logos applied to the glass surface: Arbor Speed Center

Logos created with frosted films are a fraction of the price of etching into the glass and can be removed without damage to the glass.  While actual glass etching is more permanent, window film allows for a change or update to your logo with relative ease by replacing the film.

Another way to create privacy within your office space is with different window film bandwidths or patterns.  This client chose to create a tight banding, allowing for optimal privacy with a simple pattern.

Creative blocking pattern to create privacy to this office door entrance.
Creative blocking pattern to create privacy to this office door entrance.
Frosted Window Film Pattern
Frosted Window Film Pattern
WFD 3M Dusted Crystal Film Success Frost

Words of encouragement on 3M Dusted Crystal were installed across this office, creating a unique look while providing a sense of privacy.

WFD 3M Dusted Crystal Film Eliminate

To learn more contact Window Film Depot at 866-933-3456 to speak with one of our sales professionals.

-email: jeff@windowfilmdepot.com

Frosted and Decorative Films: Affordable Solutions - BMW

Frosted and Decorative Films: Affordable Solutions

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Enjoy enhanced privacy and aesthetics with frosted and decorative films.  They provide an alternative to transform your windows or doors at a fraction of the cost of permanently etched glass, additionally strengthen the glass and provide 99.9% UV blockage.

Window Film Depot offers over 50 designs from 3M Fasara Glass Finishes. These finishes create surfaces with the look of etched, treated or textured glass, without the inflated cost.

The following before and after images illustrate how the 3M Fasara Milano Milky White blocks the sunlight from the exercise equipment, allowing a more enjoyable ride for the participants.  The film also creates an element of privacy from those passing by.

Frosted and Decorative Films: Affordable Solutions - Jewish Svs - Before
Frosted and Decorative Films: Affordable Solutions - Jewish Svs - After

The design possibilities are numerous and additionally this film is used to control light as a functional, practical application for any glass surface or commercial graphic need.  3M Fasara Frosted window films are available in a variety of frosts, opacities and patterns offering architects and interior designers low cost, high impact glazing and day lighting solutions.

Window Film Depot also offers the Solyx decorative films, such as White Matte, installed for this recent project.  The film creates privacy for individual offices, rooms and sections of this larger work space. Thus creating a warmer, friendlier environment for employees and visitors.

Frosted and Decorative Films: Affordable Solutions - BMW
Frosted and Decorative Films: Affordable Solutions - BMW
Frosted and Decorative Films: Affordable Solutions - BMW

Not sure what you’re looking for?  Peruse the online 3M Fasara samples here or simply give Window Film Depot a call at 866-933-3456 to speak with one of our sales professionals.

-email jeff@windowfilmdepot.com

Create Privacy, Brand, Inspire!

Create Privacy, Brand, Inspire!

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Create Privacy, Brand, Inspire!

Let’s face it, we are a visual society and as consumers, we want to be captured visually from the store door and throughout our shopping experience.  Printed window, door and wall graphics can be designed for your specific branding and privacy needs.

Window Film Depot installed these colorful, eye-catching graphics at this AT&T location, creating a fun invitation to visit this CA store:

Create Privacy, Brand, Inspire - AT&T
Create Privacy,Brand, Inspire - AT&T

Graphic window film serves several purposes. The visual branding has been implemented across dozens of retail locations so far, creating a strong branding presence throughout CA.

J.Jill install by WFD, Santa Monica, CA.

Additionally, the graphic window coverings create a sense of privacy for the store itself and the patrons inside.

J.Jill install by WFD, Santa Monica, CA.

Wall space can also be transformed into a visual inspiration and branding message with printed 3D Wall Graphics.  Window Film Depot will work with you to accomplish your specific project needs.  A large wall space in this spacious open office creates a visually appealing environment for the workers and visitors alike.

Create Privacy, Brand, Inspire - GDS
The company also utilized the glass space to create privacy and branding for their meeting room.
Create Privacy, Brand, Inspire - GDS
Create Privacy, Brand, Inspire - GDS

These are just a few of the endless possibilities to showcase your corporate identity or logo and Window Film Depot will work with you customizing to your design idea, budget and timeline.As a certified 3M Dealer, Window Film Depot offers 3M graphics solutions and products that have been designed, developed, tested and manufactured for superior performance and compatibility.

Call us today at 866-933-3456 to put your creative ideas into action!

-email: jeff@windowfilmdepot.com

Prudential Tower Park

Maintain Exterior Excellence, Gain Interior Performance

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Are you looking to save money on your energy bills, enhance comfort in your office space while maintaining the exterior integrity of your commercial building? Window Film Depot has the solution for you.

The 3M Sun Control Window Film Prestige Series is designed to accomplish all of this and more. Window Film Depot is currently installing 120,000 square feet of Prestige 50 at the Prudential Tower in Newark, New Jersey. The PR50 is equipping this high rise commercial building to let in the light, but not the heat.

Prudential Tower Park
Prudential Tower Park

Prestige 50 allows for the natural light to come in and offer high visible light transmission while the infrared rejection (up to 97%) provides significant savings and enhanced comfort. Up to 60% of the heat is rejected adding up to lower utility bills and higher energy savings. This also creates a more comfortable environment in temperature and significantly reduces glare on your computer screen. Another benefit of UV reduction is the protection of your furnishings from fading.

The Prestige Series window films do not contain metal, meaning the film will not corrode over time. Additionally, this will help prevent interference with wireless and cellular signals that we all use on a daily basis.

Prudential Tower Park
The aesthetic beauty of this building is captured here, maintaining the exterior appearance while internally protected with superior comfort and clarity with Prestige 50.

Contact Window Film Depot today at 866-933-3456 to find out how we can help you find your energy solution!