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 Five misconceptions about window film, 121011 (103 KB)
Window film installers are often approached by building designers and owners researching energy efficient window treatment options. While the solar control benefits of film are recognised, there are still some common misconceptions about its durability, cost and appearance. Here, WFAANZ discusses the top five misconceptions about window film and presents the clear and simple truth.
Brighter future for Chancellor State College student, 110811 (97 KB)
Acting School Principal of Chancellor State College, Mark Birchall, consulted local window film installer Todd Roulston from TSR Tinting & Frosting to see if there was a way to reduce glare within the classroom so that a vision impaired student could see the board more easily.
Star ratings, trade, 050511 (88 KB)
Recommending the right window film has recently been made far easier, with the launch of WERS For Film.
Star ratings, consumer, 050511 (124 KB)
The Window Energy Rating Scheme (WERS), is the energy-rating program for the window industry endorsed by the Department of Climate Change & Energy Efficiency. Using WERS For Film ratings, consumers can now accurately compare the energy benefits of different films.
Protecting the pyramids, 251110 (92 KB)
Thanks to rising electricity prices and new government regulations, building managers and home owners often share a similar goal – to reduce energy consumption using green building materials. Centro Warriewood had this in mind when it commissioned the installation of solar control window film onto a 40m skylight and two pyramid atriums in the centre.
Record temperatures raise window awareness, 111110 (96 KB)
Last month, Perth suburbs experienced their highest mean maximum temperature on record , prompting residents to start preparing their homes early for the coming summer. According to local window film installers, the recent warm weather has led to an upsurge in interest in solar control window film.
Batten down the hatches, NT, 271010 (95 KB)
Territorians have been advised to prepare their homes for the upcoming cyclone season, forecast to be the worst in years. Ensuring windows meet Australian Standards for safety glass is one measure that should be considered when protecting a home against cyclone damage.
Batten down the hatches, QLD, 271010 (96 KB)
Queenslanders have been advised to prepare their homes for the upcoming cyclone season, forecast to be the worst in years. Ensuring windows meet Australian Standards for safety glass is one measure that should be considered when protecting a home against cyclone damage.
Batten down the hatches, WA, 271010 (95 KB)
West Australians have been advised to prepare their homes for the upcoming cyclone season, forecast to be the worst in years. Ensuring windows meet Australian Standards for safety glass is one measure that should be considered when protecting a home against cyclone damage.
Energy overhaul for Seabank Centre (94 KB)
The 12 storey Seabank Centre at Southport makes dramatic use of over 580 windows, its tenants enjoy sweeping views of the Broadwater and beyond. The flip side was that sun exposure resulted in major heat and glare problems, placing immense pressure on the building’s air conditioning system.
Waving goodbye to EMI, 280910 (95 KB)
An apartment owner in one of Melbourne’s premier boulevards was concerned by possible EMI problems from mobile phone repeaters on top of neighbouring buildings. Impressive floor to ceiling windows and doors inside his apartment left it vulnerable to electromagnetic radiation. So he turned to window film...
A window on energy disclosure, 110810 (93 KB)
From 1 November 2010 most sellers or lessors of office space of 2,000m2 or more will be required to obtain and disclose a current energy efficiency rating. This requirement forms the basis of the Building Energy Disclosure Bill 2010, passed in Federal Parliament in June this year.
Jumbulla discovers heat solution, 180310 (191 KB)
With warnings of dramatic electricity price rises in NSW in the near future, saving money on cooling is a major reason why facility managers and home owners are turning to window film. This story regards the Jumbulla Aboriginal Discovery Centre at Bulli Tops, which recently used window film to control heat, glare and lighting issues.
Chapel gets a makeover, NZ, 050210 (230 KB)
Window film installer Dennis Irvine from High Performance Window Films in Auckland was asked to devise a way to protect the organ at Dilworth School’s St Patricks Chapel from sun damage, without compromising the chapel’s distinctive look.
Window on driver protection, New Zealand, 220110 (87 KB)
The Cancer Society advises motorists to wear gloves while driving to protect their skin from sun cancer. WFAANZ discusses how window film can protect all passengers.
UV or not UV, New Zealand, 301009 (82 KB)
Window film helps counteract the many damaging effects of UV exposure.
Dark car windows under scrutiny, 130809 (95 KB)
NSW car owners have been warned that cars with illegal window film on their windows run the risk of being given an on-the-spot defect notice.
Window makeovers that make cents 22.04.09 (33 KB)
Budgets are limited at the moment , so home owners want building ideas that deliver major results for minor costs.
Accident Proofing the Home 09/12/2008 (42 KB)
To help prevent potentially fatal injury and serious damage caused by shattered glass, safety conscious parents and home owners are installing safety film on their windows and doors.
Security film foils thief 06/11/08 (31 KB)
Earlier this month, a thief trying to break into the Golden Beach Pharmacy on the Sunshine Coast could not smash the shop front glass to gain entry because of the security film fitted to the window.
Nano Technology 15/09/08 (925 KB)
Advanced ceramics have been used by NASA to thermally protect the Space Shuttle Orbiter. Now, thanks to nanotechnology, they are being used by window film suppliers in the manufacture of solar control window film.
Dealership Dodges the Sun 26/08/08 (23 KB)
From warm summers to cold winters, there is something for everyone living and working in South East Melbourne. However these diverse conditions often give rise to the question of how to best insulate against extreme temperatures. Owners of a new car dealership in Frankston found the solution in window film.
Ventilation and window film 14/08/08 (78 KB)
Access to natural light and ventilation is the goal of most good building designs, and windows are the most obvious and attractive way of achieving a light and airy room. Now with proper treatment, windows need not be ‘thermal holes’ that increase air conditioner usage and waste energy.
Newtown town house 23/06/08 (80 KB)
Owners of a prestigious terrace in Sydney’s inner west see the light with window film.
Forty Winks 27/05/08 (142 KB)
Everyone loves the freedom of window shopping, and most retailers agree that a clever window display will attract customers. Store owners on the Sunshine Coast share a common dilemma when it comes to window dressing though - how to protect items on display from the harsh Queensland sun?
Film saves energy at Collins Street 30/01/08 (201 KB)
Melbourne’s iconic One Collins Street is a striking piece of real estate. It has retained an ageless look, since its tower was designed over 24 years ago to sit harmoniously among the heritage buildings of Spring and Collins Streets that make up the lower parts of its facade.
Brisbane apartment gets filmed 28/11/07 (33 KB)
In the face of another scorching summer, more and more homeowners are seeing the benefits of applying film to their windows as an inexpensive and simple option for reducing heat and glare within their homes.
Gold Coast home gets filmed 20/11/07 (32 KB)
In the face of another scorching summer, more and more homeowners are identifying the benefits of using window film as an inexpensive and simple option for reducing heat and glare within their homes, so lowering energy consumption, which helps the environment while saving money.
Information on the Window Film Association of Australia and New Zealand 19/09/07 (203 KB)
Compliance, quality assurance and confidence is what the Window Film Association of Australia and New Zealand stands for.
UNiTAB backs a winner 08/08/07 (30 KB)
A leading Brisbane window film company, also a member of the Window Film Association of Australia and New Zealand (WFAANZ), was hired by UNiTAB to tint all the windows in the building to create a more comfortable, efficient and productive working environment for its staff.
Energy and Window film 21/06/07 (28 KB)
The Window Film Association of Australia and New Zealand (WFAANZ) offers a compelling and environmentally-sound solution to this problem for energy-conscious home owners, buyers, owner builders and renovators - window film.
Energy and Window film Fact Sheet 21/06/07 (69 KB)
What is solar control film? How does it work? How will I know what product to use to meet compliance? Answers to these questions and more.
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