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Xclusive Window Films Limited
We provide high quality glass treatment products and services to solve most glass related problems.
From our base in Cardiff we operate on a local, regional and national level servicing a variety of clients in the private, public and residential sectors.
Our surveyors, installers and administrative staff are fully trained and experienced to provide the advice and service that would be expected from a professional company with over 30 years’ experience.
Window Film: Frequently Asked Questions
What is window film?
Window film is a base of clear polyester that is either dyed, extruded or metallised. It is applied to the internal or external surface of glass windows or doors, and has a range of benefits including reducing heat and glare from the sun, increasing comfort and security and minimising energy usage.
Can I install it myself?
Although it is possible for a practical person to install standard window film, an experienced technician is recommended. Apart from ensuring an acceptable aesthetic finish, you can benefit from a full warranty, typically 10 years.
Will it stop my conservatory overheating?
The use of a high-performance window film will dramatically reduce overheating, making the conservatory a much more comfortable environment.
Is window film 100% secure?
Window films are not bulletproof, blast proof or burglar proof. However, they can provide a greater level of safety and security when used for these purposes. You should always ask for the appropriate certification when using window film for these reasons.
How do I maintain window film?
Window film should be cleaned in a similar way to glass, using a soapy water solution and squeegee. Abrasives of any type should be avoided as these will damage the film surface and affect visual quality.
Do I need planning permission?
No, planning permission is not normally required to apply window film.
Does window film improve both U and G values?
Yes, window film will improve both the heat gain and heat loss properties of the glazing system.
For more advice about window film and other glazing home improvements, contact a GGF Member company near you.
Window Film
The Group meets regularly to discuss issues affecting the market. The topics in meetings can cover technical, political, legislative, health and safety, marketing/pr and training.
Window Film
The Group meets regularly to discuss issues affecting the market. The topics in meetings can cover technical, political, legislative, health and safety, marketing/pr and training.
Window Film
The Group meets regularly to discuss issues affecting the market. The topics in meetings can cover technical, political, legislative, health and safety, marketing/pr and training.
Sureguard Window Films® are Celebrating 40 Years of Industry Expertise and Excellent Service
2023 is a very special year for Barnsley based GGF Member Sureguard Window Films®, who have been supplying and installing top quality Window Films to the highest standards for 40 years, making them one of the longest established, nationwide suppliers and installers of Window Films in the industry.
Over the last four decades, Sureguard Window Films® have worked with a wide client base including commercial businesses, NHS Trusts, schools, colleges & universities.
Since a Management buyout in 2012, Sureguard Window Films® has been owned by Aimee and Emilie Holmes, who have been working at the company since 2000 and 2008 respectively.
Between the two, their huge wealth of experience and knowledge of the industry means they’re able to lead the company and maintain the reputation of quality products and service that Sureguard Window Films® have become known for.
“The founding principles the business began with, of wanting to protect people and property continues to be as relevant and important to us today.” said Emilie Holmes, director.
Sureguard Window Films® specialise in installing Window Films, which perform a range of solutions for windows of all shapes and sizes, such as reducing sun glare and heat, increasing privacy with one way or totally private Window Films, upgrading currently non-compliant glass in line with current HSE legislation, protecting against vandal attacks and explosion or reducing UV transmission by up to 99.9%, prolonging the lifespan of paintings, carpets, furniture.
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BOMB BLAST WINDOW FILM
BOMB BLAST
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Project by SOLARTEK
PROJECT LOCATION: London
CLIENT NAME: Lord’s Cricket Ground
Window Film Group
SOLAR WINDOW FILM
SOLARSHIELD PRESTIGE
SOLAR WINDOW FILM
Project by SOLARSHIELD
PROJECT LOCATION:
UK
https://solarshield.co.uk/
CLIENT NAME:
The Seren Collection
40.2 Guide to Window Film.pdf
A first for the GGF Window Film Group
The GGF Window Film Group is the first technical group in the Federation to have a new web section on the GGF website that aims to become the online go to place for companies in the Window Film sector.
The new section acts like a micro-site within the GGF website and with new user friendly navigation, it will enable visitors to access a wealth of information from technical and health and safety activity through to consumer information that will include Members’ case studies – highlighting the best of the GGF Members’ work.
On the launch of the new web section, Martin Townend of Solarshield and Chairman of the Window Film Group commented, “The Window Film Group met last year and one of our agreed objectives was to raise the profile and online presence of the Group, this new web section achieves the objectives superbly. It’s an exciting development for the Group and the sector.”
The new web section was launched to coincide with the most recent meeting of the Window Film Group where Members received a preview and opportunity to comment on the new information source.
In the last few months, the Group’s Members set up a working party to ensure the new microsite was accurate and fully up to date in terms of the language, content, look and feel. The result is a clean modern design and a comprehensive resource for companies within the sector with features and content that will prove
Martin Townend continues, “The good thing about this new online space is that it has the scope to really grow by adding more sub-sections, more articles, case studies and advice. The Window Film Group meets every quarter and we’ll ensure the content is always kept up to date, relevant and useful to all companies visiting the webpage. It’s a great improvement and my thanks to the Window Film Group Members who worked with the GGF technical and marketing departments to create this excellent new benefit for companies in the sector.”
James Lee, GGF Director of External Affairs added, “The GGF is working on revamping all the technical and regional group web pages. The Window Film Group web section is the first of many. With the new GGF Technical and Health, Safety and Environment online hubs and the GGF Digital Marketing Toolkit, the Federation is working relentlessly on its digital development strategy for the benefit of our Members and the entire industry.”
You can access the Window Film Group’s new web section here.
Solar Sentry Window Films
Solar Sentry offer a window film service for residential and commercial customers, from conservatories to whole office window film supply and fitting.
Case study: The Art of Window Film
The GGF welcomes your cases studies and we are pleased to include this stunning piece of work by Solarshield in the Royal Academy of Arts.
Solarshield were proud to have completed a project in The Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Galleries at the Royal Academy of Arts in London.
The multi-million-pound redevelopment included a new bridge linking its two buildings in Mayfair and Piccadilly and also redevelopment of the gallery spaces.
The new space showcases numerous exhibitions including that of famous architect Renzo Piano, providing an overview of his work and follows his career, from the influence of his Genoese heritage and his rise to acclaim alongside friend and collaborator Richard Rogers, to current projects still in the making.
As part of the design process, consideration needed to be given to the comfort of visitors and protection of the exhibits within the new space. One of the concerns Arups projects team highlighted was the potential problems associated with excess visible daylight, also UV transmitted through the large upper roof lights above the gallery space.
Solarshield were asked to install 3M daylight redirection window film to ensure visitors and exhibits were not affected by the direct sun light. This product is designed to help redirect and evenly distribute daylight within the roof lights and space of galleries 9 and 12.
Solarshield worked with the contractor on site to ensure this highly specialised installation was completed.
To read the full case open the PDF
To find out more about the GGF Window Film Group please contact technical@ggf.org.uk
We want your Case Studies:
GGF Members are renowned for being the very best of the glass and glazing industry. If you have done an outstanding job, don’t keep it to yourself, share it with GGF Members and the industry and get the exposure your work deserves. Simply send us your case studies, some good images and we’ll do the rest.
Please send all case studies or for more information contact marketing@ggf.org.uk
Sureguard Energy Services Ltd t/a Sureguard Window Films®
Sureguard Window Films® supply and install a wide range of solutions:
- Solar Control Window Films, to reduce glare and heat,
- Privacy Window Films, to make glass one way or totally private
- Safety Window Films, to upgrade currently non compliant glass in line with current H&S legislation
- Security / Bomb Blast Window Films, to protect against vandal attack/explosion
- UV Window Film, reducing UV transmission by up to 99.8% prolonging the lifespan or paintings, carpets, furniture, etc,.
- Window Graphics, including simple dots, stripes and square manifestation to branding and digitally printed graphics
- Wall Art/Graphics, including cut and printed solutions and wallpapers
- Blinds, commercial and domestic venetian, rollers blinds etc
- Switchable Window Film, offers instant privacy at the flick of a switch! The window film works on an electrical principle switching from frosted to clear when power is applied.
We are based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire and cover the whole of the UK.
MVM Window Films Ltd
Started in 2002 as a family run business, MVM Window Films has grown with the increasing demand from its commercial and residential customers whilst retaining the core values of excellence, integrity, honesty, reliability and professionalism on which it was founded. Based in Fareham, Hampshire, we provide an installation service from Cornwall to Kent, Hertfordshire to Hampshire, London and everything in between.
We hold a number of accreditations including:
- LLumar Authorised Fitment Centre
- Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF)member
- Government endorsed Trustmark Standard
- CHAS
We aim to provide our customers with premium grade products and quality installation services.
- Anti-Shatter Safety Film
- Security & Blast Mitigation Film
- Glare Reduction Film
- Solar Heat Reduction Film
- Fade Reduction Film (Ultra Violet Radiation)
- Reflective and Frosted Privacy Film
- Vinyl, Window Graphics and Signage
ADS Window Films Ltd
ADS Window Films Ltd. are a Devon based company covering the South West of England. Their window film range covers a variety of applications including Solar Control, Energy Control, Privacy, Architectural Enhancement, Manifestations, Safety and Security to improve the quality of your glazing and to ensure compliance with current building regulations.
- Window Film
- Solar, Safety & Security Film
- Blast Mitagation Films
- Manifestation Graphics
- Anti Fade Films
GGF Member The Window Film Company wins prestigious Customer Service Award
The Window Film Company wins ‘Excellence in Customer Service’ at the 2016 Buckinghamsire Business Awards
When you choose a GGF Member company for your glazing home improvement work, you can rest assured that you’ll enjoy unmatched consumer protection as well as industry-leading products and service.
This commitment to put customers first has seen Chesham-based The Window Film Company awarded ‘Excellence in Customer Service’ at the annual Buckingshire Business Awards on June 16.
The Window Film Company specialise in the supply and installation of window film as well as the printing and fitting of full colour graphics and other decorative solutions. It came out on top of a Customer Service category packed with a record number of entrants.
For company founder and managing director Micky Calcott, this is testament to his company’s ability to consistently deliver high standards of customer service to an ever increasing range of clients.
“It’s our job to make sure that each customer gets the same level of service and attention, whether it is a residential customer looking for solar control in their conservatory or a world famous brand wanting graphics applied to an entire building,” said Mr Calcott.
The awards application process is in depth and successful entrants are visited by an independent judge who spends time talking to staff members from different departments, allowing them to gain a full understanding of how the company operates with regard to customer service.
The Window Film Company saw the awards experience as an excellent chance to review what it was doing well and identify things it could improve upon. Mr Calcott was proud of his colleagues and the recognition given to their hard work and commitment to quality customer service.
“We’ll take some time to enjoy the success, but work is already underway to make sure that we continue to improve and to deliver the best possible service to each and every one of our customers.”
GGF Members are established, trusted companies that work to the highest professional standards and offer unrivalled consumer protection. Find your local GGF Members today
GGF BENEFITS FROM WINDOW FILM INSTALLATION
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Although blinds could have been used to control the glare (they would have little effect on the heat or energy use) they were not practical and also spoilt the panoramic view enjoyed from this top floor office.
It was decided to install a high performance neutral coloured external solar control film that reduced the glare by 80% and the heat by 70%. This film also reduces air conditioning usage by up to 30% so would also pay for itself in around 3 years from reduced air conditioning usage. It is a little known fact that it takes 3 to 4 times more energy to reduce the temperature by 1 degree as it does to heat by 1 degree.
Following the non-disruptive installation the occupants (employees) immediately had their comfort improved with vastly reduced glare and a dramatic reduction in heat.
Nigel Rees, GGF Group Chief Executive said ‘We are very pleased with the instant effect on heat and glare of the non- disruptive window film installation. We are looking forward to saving money too!’
Steve Rice, GGF Director of Technical Affairs commented, “It is always pleasing to witness a first class example of how a window film installation can solve existing problems with glazing. This installation has vastly improved the working environment for the staff with a reduction in extreme glare coming through the windows from strong sunshine. Secondly applying window film has made the GGF Building more energy efficient, something that is always high on our agenda. The finished job looks superb and I am pleased a GGF Member company from the Window Film Group undertook the work.”
The corresponding energy analysis showed that more than 125 kWh of energy (£15) would be saved per square metre of glass which relates to the short payback time. With an expected lifetime well past 10 years this type of solution provides a high performance for many years to come.
To find out more about the GGF Window Film Group please visit https://www.ggf.org.uk/group/window-film-group
Repairing surface damage to glass windows, doors and conservatories
In most cases surface damage to glass can be repaired, making this a viable alternative to replacement in certain situations.
Damage to the surface of glass in windows, doors and conservatories can impair its visual quality, performance and appearance.
While in some cases it may be necessary to replace damaged glass, in many scenarios surface damage to glass around the home can be repaired by a glass repair specialist.
Common causes of surface damage to glass
Scratches
These can be caused by hard or sharp objects either accidentally or maliciously applied and may result in failure if left untreated.
Graffiti
This may be etched into the surface or applied using paint or indelible ink which, if removed incorrectly, could damage the glass surface.
Airborne contamination
Organic materials (such as bird droppings) and inorganic materials (such as road film), or a combination of the two, may have an abrasive effect on the glass surface causing a drop in visual quality.
Building contamination
This could occur as a result of building run-off or sealant leakage which has a subsequent effect on the glass surface.
How surface damage is repaired
The process of repair involves the removal of a minimal amount of the glass surface in order to rectify the defect, without impairing the visual quality.
In some cases the severity of the surface damage may make repair impractical – this would normally be advised during the initial survey.
In exceptional circumstances an unacceptable level of distortion may only become evident during or after treatment. In these instances replacement would be advised.
When to repair and when to replace?
In many cases, replacing the damaged glass in a window, door or conservatory may be the most economical option.
However, there will be situations where a replacement would be far more expensive than repair, e.g. a large landing window. In these cases, having the surface damage repaired can be a time saving and cost effective solution.
If you are unsure whether to repair glass or replace it, talk to a glass repair specialist who will survey the damage and offer a quote.
It is worth bearing in mind that the environmental impact of repair is significantly less than that of replacement.
Why use a GGF Member company?
The Glass and Glazing Federation represents companies who make, supply and/or fit, glass and glazing products in the UK and internationally.
As the voice of the industry, the GGF promotes best practice and sets the highest technical and health & safety standards. The GGF is wholly committed to the development of glass repair technology and to constantly improving the standards in this sector.
For more information about repairing damaged glass, get in touch with a local GGF Member company.
How windows and doors can help save money in the home
When you’re looking at ways to save money, you might see fitting replacement windows and doors as a costly investment – but they can prove a long term saving.
What many homeowners don’t know is that inefficient windows and doors could actually cost you up to £215 extra in energy bills each year.
If you’re looking for different ways to reduce the cost of your fuel bills, installing modern, energy efficient glazing is one way to do it. That’s because many new windows have improved thermal efficiency, meaning you can live in a warmer environment and your energy costs can be reduced. Win, win!
As well improving your thermal efficiency, here are some other ways upgrading your windows and doors can actually help save money in the home.
Self-cleaning glass
How much time, energy and money do you spend keeping your windows looking great? This level of effort has encouraged many home owners to make the change to lower maintenance, ‘self-cleaning’ glass.
This reduces the need to employ a window cleaning service or spend hours of their own time cleaning windows. Self-cleaning glass works by using natural sunlight and rain (or, in dry spells, a garden hose) to reduce the build-up of dirt and grime on the glass surfaces.
Window film and low-e glass
This might sound technical, but trust us, it’s not! Window film acts as an insulator, improving the thermal performance of your windows. It helps achieve true energy efficiency, therefore potentially saving on your fuel costs.
Similarly, energy efficient low-emissivity glass (or low-e glass as it is commonly referred to), contains a coating which reduces heat transfer, meaning less heat escapes through your windows to the cold outdoors, making your home more comfortable and your bills more family-friendly. Check out your local installers to see which offer and fit low e-glass.
Property value
Thinking of selling your property? Homes with modern, energy-efficient windows tend to sell at a higher price than those without them, because house hunters would rather pay extra at the point of purchase, than undertake a large-scale renovation once they’re moved in.
In our most recent survey, 75 per cent of homeowners said that when they’re looking to buy a property, they consider energy efficient windows and doors important. So, while it’s not cash in your bank immediately, you’ll reap the awards of new windows and doors if you ever move home.
Safety first
Undertaking a home improvement and worried that you’ll lose your hard earned cash due to a problem with your contractor or chosen installer? When choosing a glazing company look for ones that abide by codes of practice that protect the consumer, and make sure you read contracts carefully before signing.
Ask any company you hire about their insurance-backed guarantees and warranties for the services and products they’re providing, and check the cancellation terms being offered. Most companies don’t offer a cancellation period for made to measure windows, but GGF Member companies do – it lasts for seven days from the date you sign the contract. You can read more about this via our Home Improvement Advice
Speculate to accumulate
When we asked homeowners the ways in which they try and save heat and energy in the home, the list was endless. Energy saving lightbulbs, water-saving shower heads, cavity wall insulation, draught excluders, solar panels, extra layers of clothes and even thermal wallpaper cropped up on the list.
These are things that must constantly be replaced or topped up, and can often make only minor differences to your household bills. By making the up-front investment in new windows and doors, you’ll instantly enjoy a more comfortable home, and you’ll see the impact on your outgoings sooner than you might think!
Window Services (UK) Ltd
We are a company that is dedicated to the repair and maintenance of PVCu and Aluminium window and doors including additional security such as child saftey products and other additional item that can be fitted to windows and door, Window Film, winding gear.
- repairs
- saftey
- sealed units
- multi point locks
- hinges
Solartek Films Ltd
Solartek Films Ltd supply and install all types of Window Film to glass including; Solar Film, Heat Reduction Film, Glare Reduction Film, Blast Mitigation Film, Security Film, Safety Film, Privacy Film, Energy Saving Film, All types of Manifestation, Partition Graphics and Digital Printed Films.
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- Regulation 14 Glazing Surveys
- 10 – 15 Year Manufacturers warranties
- Accredited installers for all the world’s leading Manufacturer’s
- Competitive Window Film Quotations
