Protection From Harmful UV Rays Indoors

At last, it feels like spring!  The sun is shining and things are really beginning to warm up.  Many of us know that we should begin wearing sunscreens and protective clothing at this time of the year to protect our skin from the harmful and aging effects of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays.

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation*:

• Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States – more than 1 million skin cancers are diagnosed annually
• One in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime
• More than 90 percent of all skin cancers are caused by sun exposure
• A person's risk for skin cancer doubles if he or she has had five or more sunburns

Most North Americans have been educated about the harmful effects of the sun and many, particularly children, use sun protection measures like that recommended by the Canadian Cancer Society "Slip, Slap, Slop" campaign (Slip on a shirt, slap on a hat and slop on some sunscreen!) when they are spending time outdoors. 

Did you know, that the suns harmful UVA rays penetrate glass?  The Skin Cancer Foundation characterizes the sun's rays as  "Sneaky.  Not only can they cause skin cancer and visible signs of aging, they're also very good at finding you. They can bounce off water, off sand, and they can penetrate glass. Which means that even if you're inside your car or house, if you're sitting next to a window with sunlight streaming in, you're at risk for UV damage."**  In fact, studies reveal that drivers have higher incidence of skin cancers and sun damage on the side of their body (arms and face) that is closest to the window when they drive.

The use of window films to block UVA rays in automobiles has been common for many years now.  As more people become aware of the dangers of UVA rays penetrating the glass in their homes, schools and work-places, more and more are installing UV blocking films on their windows to protect occupants from these harmful rays.  According to the Skin Cancer Foundation website:  "This helps prevent not only sunburn, but also the brief daily UV exposures that cumulatively accelerate skin aging and multiply the risk of skin cancer. In addition, the film can be lifesavers for people with diseases involving dangerous photosensitivity, such as xeroderma pigmentosum and lupus."**


For the do-it-yourselfer, Apex offers DIY UV Blocking window films in clear and tinted varities at the Apex Do-It-Yourself Window Film Online Store at www.apex-window-film-store.com.




Sources:
*http://www.panoramafilm.com/Benefits/Protection_from_the_Sun copyright 2011
**http://www.skincancer.org/uva-radiation-a-danger-indoors-as-well-as-out.html copyright 2011

New DIY Window Film Store is ONLINE!!!



Vist Apex Window Films' New
Do-It-Yourself Window Film Store
and let us know what you think!

 Apex Window Films is pleased to announce the launch of their new Do-It-Yourself Window Film Online Store.  Apex has long sold a comprehensive selection of quality window film for both architectural and automotive window applications, but has recently launched the new window film store to better serve their DIY and wholesale window film customers. 

Advantages of the new site are that it is easier to navigate and find the specific window film product you may be looking for right from the landing page.  Whether you are looking for solar, privacy, security , or decorative window films, you will be able to find them right from the home page.   In fact the new platform has allowed Apex to offer more cut lengths and widths to their existing film selection and the ability to add a greater variety of films to the inventory.  Look for announcements of new films coming soon!

The site is hosted on a secure server and Apex has broadened its payment options in light of this, making it easier than ever before for customers to order window film from the site as well as keeping client information safe and secure.

We welcome our customers feedback on the site and hope to make your online window film shopping experience pleasant and rewarding.  You may leave comments on the site in this blog or email us directly through the contact form on the new website.

Hope you visit us soon at http://www.apex-window-film-store.com/!

Stain Glass Windows In Time for Christmas

Is your church new or does not yet have stained glass windows?  Perhaps your congregation does not yet have their own building but instead rents a space as many do while grow their building fund.

New churches and temporary locations like these seldom have the money to invest in stained glass windows to give their worhsip space the warm, traditional enhancement of stain glass windows.

A good solution for this is decorative window films.  Like real stain glass they permit light flow and add color and warmth.  They also eliminate distractions from outside, particularly when you are meeting in a commercial space that may have surrounding businesses and industry.  Stain Glass window films give the look and feel of real stain glass, without the hefty price tag.  While they are a good interim measure for new buildings, they are so pretty that you may choose to leave them for the long term.

Stain glass window films can also be installed quickly compared to real stain glass, so if you are looking to add something special in time for your holiday services, now is the time to order stain glass window film!

These films are also an affordable and authentic alternative to real stained glass for Holiday Displays and Theatrical Sets.

Order Do-It-Yourself Stain Glass Window Film packages that ship across North America.  Call Apex Window Films today at (416)335-8181 or visit the website www.ApexFilms.ca

Visit the Apex Window Films website for easy to follow DIY instruction videos as seen on YouTube!

Interior Designers Choose Window Film for Affordable Window Dressing

In a recent article in the Montreal Gazette, decorator Georgia Thanos points out the interesting trend towards the use of window films for window dressing.

Thanos is quoted as saying that you must first determine the purpose of the window covering and "figure out if you want it to block out the light and how much.  Are you looking for privacy, and are you looking to add height or width to your wall"

Thanos recommends window films as an economical alternative to other window treatments or to be used in conjunction with curtains for UV blocking and protection from fading.

Thanos urges do-it-yourselfers to be true to their own sense of style.  The article quotes the decorator and owner of Deco Prassimo Design, as saying, "You also have to be true to your style and comfort, and the style of the home."

For a wide selection of decorative and UV blocking window films you can shop online from Apex Window Films at www.ApexFilms.ca.  If you  are looking for just the film to match YOUR sense of style, go where there is the best selection, go to Apex Window Film!

Source Article:  "Window Dressing" by Marlene Eisner, The Gazette, MontrealGazette.com, October 21, 2010

Winterize Your Home with Low-E Window Film

Insulate Windows Inside

In a recent article on www.TheDailyGreen.com they offered 19 Easy Home Winterization Projects to "make your home feel warmer without turning up the heat."

Tip number nine caught our interest as they suggested installing a window insulation kit (you know that plastic sheet you stick around your window and then discard in the spring) or they suggest to "Save even more by hiring a pro to install a high-tech 'low-e' film directly to the window glass."

In a related article, TheDailyGreen indicates that low-e coatings can reduce heat loss through old windows by 40% and comment that this is a great 'DIY' project.

Frankly, we couldn't agree more!

Low-E window films (short for low-emissivity) are ideal for the energy conserving home or business owner.  Not only do they reflect warm air back into the home during the winter (radiant heat) to keep heat from your furnace from escaping, They also reflect the suns heat back out in the summer reducing strain on air conditioners.  This makes low-e window films a great choice for year-round energy conservation and home comfort.

Do-it-yourselfers can order DIY low-e window films from Apex Window Films online for delivery to your door across the United States and Canada.

New Look & Feel at Apex Winodw Films' Site

Apex Window Films recently changed the look and feel of the website to improve user experience. The site was getting so large, we wanted to make it easier (and faster) to get to the product you are looking for specifically.

While Apex Window Films installs window film and window and door security products throughout the Greater Toronto Area, we also sell window film across North America. Apex sells window film both wholesale and retail throughout Canada and the U.S.

Because our do-it-yourself line of window film has become so extensive, as well as our online support for our DIY customers, some wholesale, commercial, and residential installation customers in the Toronto area were becoming a little overwhelmed when they visited the site.

The solution has been to increase the speed of the site as well as using graphic navigation to help our customers quickly and easily click their way to their desired product area.

Visit ApexFilms.ca and let us know what you think! You can post your comments here in our blog so that we can better improve user experience on our site.

Best Place to Shop for Window Film in New York

Sooo, where is the best place to shop for window film in New York?

I would have to say that the best place to shop for window film is from the comfort of your own home or office. If you are planning to install window film, the best place to shop is where you are right now, at your computer, online. Using the internet, you can surf all of the window film sites in New York City and surrounding regions, even throughout the State for the right film at the best price.

Let's face it, if you go to a hardware store or window company, there will only be a limited selection of film. Start your search here, get information about the best products for your specific glass application, do-it-yourself window film installation instructions and tips, and compare prices without ever leaving your desk.

Buying online saves you time, effort and money. It is good for the environment too--you won't need to start your car and fight traffic going from store to store picking up samples, price comparing, and eventually going back to make your purchase. Better online retailers offer free window film samples so you can make the most informed decision.

In New York, or anywhere for that matter the best place to shop for window films is online and the best online store for window films is Apex Window Films. Visit us soon, we're just a click away at www.ApexFilms.ca

Creating the Effect of Beveled Glass With Window Films

Here is an interesting DIY home improvement project just about anyone can undertake using a simple frosted window film.

You can achieve the luxurious apperance of beveled glass on virtually any flat glass window using frosted window film. The trick is to remove an even border of the film before it cures.

Watch this vidoe demo:




For more Do-It-Yourself window film project demos, please visit the Apex Window Films DIY website

Do-It-Yourself Window Film & Tinting Online

There are so many advantages to buying do-it-yourself window film & tinting online. While window films are now well known and sought after, not everyone knows they can install them themselves quite easily. Those that do are often forced to choose from the limited selection of films at their local hardware store. These films are usually more expensive than those window films purchased online.

For best selection, shop for DIY window films online! There are so many more films available online and you can easily price compare, without driving from store to store. If you live in smaller centres, you won't be forced to drive to larger urban shopping centres. Shopping for window film online could not be easier and film will be delivered to your door.

For do-it-yourself window film kits in the U.S. & Canada, you can't beat www.ApexFilms.ca for our comprehensive line of DIY window films that include solar control window films and tints, safety and security window laminates that protect people and property, automotive window tint, and dozens of decorative and privacy window films from frosts to stain glass patterns. You won't beat our prices either!

Apex Window Films ships our quality window films to do-it-yourself customers across Canada and the U.S. from Los Angeles to Chicago, Red Deer to Jacksonville, Phoenix to Montreal--if the postal service delivers there, you can get your window films delivered to your door.

Ask us about free samples, low cost installation kits, and other special offers!