Specifiers

In today’s energy-conscious world, opting for window film when it comes tonew construction or a building’s renovation serves as a low-cost alternative forgetting energy-efficient windows.

With retrofits, as long as existing windows are structurally sound, the addition of professionally installed window film tends to match or exceed the energy efficiency of most modern windows. Rather than undertakinga time-consuming, expensive, and often times invasive process of installing new windows, the application of window film can completely change the aesthetics of any building’s façade in a much simpler manner.

The benefits come in the form of occupants experiencing reduced glare and heat as well as a reduction of load on HVAC systems, which results in monetary savings on cooling and heating costs.

Our window film products include safety and security films (clear or with added solar control properties) that we’ve designed to allow windows to break but not shatter during a natural or unnatural disaster. We also offer different lines of reflective films like NightScape, ScenicView, and Architectural that you may also use to increase privacy.

Given the various types of window films on the market today, research is important to find the product best suited for each building’s unique requirements, and you may count on our experts to guide you in the right direction.

Professional window film installers can recommend the best film for your application, taking into consideration the glass type, frame type, and solar properties of each product. They can also perform a quality application once you make your final decision.

Any new construction or renovation of an older building requires that you specify products using the Construction Specification Institutes (CSI) 3-part format. In order to assist with the specification of window film on your next project, Johnson Window Films is happy to provide performance data and specifications in the appropriate CSI format, allowing you to make your submittal as seamless as possible.

This page offers the Construction Specifications Institute’s 3-part specifications for use by architects and design professionals, charts showing film-to-glass recommendations, and our solar control specifications. The must-read section includes a detailed explanation of shading and glass breakage. For instance, certain kinds of shading or unusual window designs could result in some windows not being suitable candidates for window film.

As always, our Johnson Window Films professional customer service staff is available to answer any questions you may have about the products we offer.