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Custom Decorative Frosted Film
We recently finished a project for A3 Designs ( http://a3online.com/ ). They did a buildout for a company called Peak Performers ( www.peakperformers.org ) which is a staffing agency located in the Triangle at Guadalupe and Lamar. Their client had an idea of having active people on the storefront to help capture attention to their office. We helped with this design and implemintation of the design to the windows. We used three different types of frosted films to add depth between the different people. This also helped distinquish...
read moreAnti-Graffiti Film Installation
Before With old damaged film On Wednesday we removed old anti-graffiti film from a tasty deli (Murphy’s Deli) in downtown San Antonio. These panes of glass are often vandalized with acid or scored with different tools. Anti-Graffiti films are a clear...
read moreWindow Films on Dual Pane Low E Glass
We are often asked if window films can be added to Low E windows the answer is yes with the right films. We did a test comparing low e glass vs. low e glass with Huper Optik Ceramic 30 installed. There was a 8 degree temperature change with Huper Optik’s Ceramic 30 on an east facing window in Crystal Falls (Leander, TX). The right window films will enhance your windows performance. With Huper Optik’s No Risk Warranty the customer has a glass breakage and seal failure warranty matching the current warranty to ensure the...
read moreSkin Cancer and Window Films
A study shows more skin cancer is occurring on the left arm. Why you ask because we drive with our left arm exposed to more harmful UV rays. Did you know that window films stop 99.9% of the UV rays. To put this in perspective that is like installing a sunscreen with an SPF of 200 or higher on your windows. Here is a link that talks about skin cancer and window films. http://cancer.about.com/od/skincancermelanoma/a/driving_skin_cancer.htm Now image what that is doing to your furniture at home?
read moreWindow Films Provide Decades of Safety
Many years ago a new skyscraper, the Hancock Tower, was built which forever changed the Boston skyline. A design marvel created by one of the world’s most famous architects, it immediately became one of the city’s most recognizable buildings because the entire building was sheathed in massive slabs of reflective glass. Older buildings could be seen reflected in its facade from miles away. There was one minor issue. The glass kept falling out of the building! This obviously concerned city residents and government officials, alike. A...
read moreSafety and Security Films
We just recertified ourselves with Madico’s Safetyshield program to be the only Safetyshield dealer in Austin. Madico’s Safetyshield is a program to educate, promote, and install safety and security window films for residential homes and commercial buildings. Our films help prevent intruders from entering a building through the glass. They also help retain the glass during a hurricane and provide glass fragmentation resistance against terrorist attacks. Did you know we carry anti-graffiti films? This type of film is designed to prevent...
read moreNew Energy Control Devices
A friend of mine sent me some information about this product and I felt this was a very intriguing device. The purpose of this device is to monitor your energy use at your home and make adjustments accordingly. Pretty neat device. http://news.cnet.com/2300-11128_3-10001941-1.html?tag=mncol Another tool I found out years ago is a simple device and can be a fun tool that a lot of kids enjoyed using as well. It is called a Kil-A-Watt. http://www.p3international.com/products/special/P4400/P4400-CE.html Has anyone used one of these and if so what...
read moreComprehensive Duct Sealing
I came across Comprehensive Duct Sealing and Weatherization several years ago at an Austin Energy meeting. For years Austin Energy has recommended this process. I have taken several classes over the last two years and have found that this process does make a tremendous difference when trying to keep the energy used on a home more consistent. What is Comprehensive Duct Sealing? Comprehensive Duct Sealing tests the whole house envelope and duct system for any air leakage. This process looks for duct work that was incorrectly connected or where...
read moreIt Isn’t Too Late!
If you have been thinking of adding additional attic insulation to your attic now is the time. The weather has been a little chilly lately and some of us have already turned on the heaters. Keep in mind that the attic insulation Federal Tax Credit is still available and as one of my earlier blog postings discussed how this can affect you. Here is a recap; If you have R-19 (approximately 7.5″) of attic insulation in your attic we will need to add and additional R-19 to get the minimum requirement for Texas. To calculate the rebate for...
read moreA recent customer response
Every customer gets a thank you letter and survey so that I can track my employees and it gives a customer to offer suggestions for my company. We RARELY get anything less than a 4-5 out of 5. A lot of times we get responses that make me smile with such pride like this one in Austin. Hi there Sam, I wanted to “Thank You so much” for all your help & time helping me decide on the perfect tint for our new house. Like I told you, we had just built our house, moved in & love all our big windows, however the sun & heat coming...
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