Case Studies

Added Protection

An international heavy plant manufacturer had a requirement for added protection in the drivers cab of some of their vehicles, to protect the occupant from flying glass in case of an accident. Filmshield applied a 175 micron safety film to the cab which would protect the occupant from flying...
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Alaska Housing

Alaska Housing was suffering from glare on computer screens. An anti glare film was fitted which prevented this, and also helped to enhance the look of the building, resulting in more privacy for the occupants.
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ASDA - Metro Centre

ASDA Metro Centre was suffering from Solar Glare in their offices above the main store. Filmshield installed an external Silver R20 using a diesel powered scissor lift to prevent this and allow the occupants to work in a much more comfortable environment.

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BMW

Fawdington – a main BMW dealer, were experiencing glare through their large showroom windows. This was causing the staff to have headaches and generally feel uncomfortable. Filmshield applied a Charcoal 05 which eliminated this problem and the staff had a comfortable working environment.
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Buddha Temple

PROBLEM
The Buddha Temple in the Lake District have delicate tapestries hanging inside the temple. The Buddha Temple wanted Filmshield to install a solution that would prevent the tapestries from being faded by the sun as well as reducing the glare and heat build up....
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Cable and Wireless

Filmshield supplied security bomb blast film to bring the glazing up to Birtish, European and American Impact Test Standard Class A. An external and internal application was applied.
Film Type:
3M SH740/ 2 PLY 175 MICRON (7MM) Laminated Blast Mitigation
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Carlton Television

Glare coming from the perspex roof lights was causing heat build up in the office area as well as glare on the tv monitors and within the studio area. Filmshield applied an external conservacool CC20 which is used on polycarbonate materials and plastics.
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Ford Motor Company

Improves employee comfort whilecutting energy costs with 3M™ Scotchtint™ Window Film

Problem

Ford Motor Company found it challenging to maintain comfortable temperatures for employees year-round in its 40-year-old headquarters in Detroit, a 12-story building faced...
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FX Leisure

Filmshield were asked to apply a film that would cut the heat and glare inside a state of the art leisure centre and at the same time giving the building a contemporary look.

Filmshield also applied a contemporary green to the staircase and then over laid a opal frost pattern of reeds...
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Hilton Hotel

We were asked by the Hilton hotel group to apply filmshield to alleviate heat and glare within the terrace restaurants and bar area. At the same time adding a more contemporary look to the facade of the front entrance, this was a double application externally to prevent against thermal...
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Honda

A prestige outlet for Honda in Newcastle Upon Tyne were suffering from glare and solar heat gain in their show room. They needed a product that would give a high performance, but at the same time did not obscure the viewing of the cars in the show room. Filmshield applied a HP natural 25 which...
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I6 NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Problem: An inner city multiple office space helping small business in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, have a south facing curtain wall which is situated opposite the work space areas situated on 3 floors with this in mind the glare on the computer screens and work stations...
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Inland Revenue Northern Head Quarters

Working closely with the government sector the Inland Revenue approached Filmshield UK to implement a case study on their glazing at their new northern head quarters. The building being of a modern and a contemporary high tech speck had already considered glare and heat build up within the...
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M & S

Filmshield were asked to do an eye catching design for Marks and Spencer for the metro trains. Filmshield used both vinyl and contravision to achieve this brief.

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Meeting Safety Standards

Old Georgian windows needed to be brought up to BS6206 Regulation 14 Class B Standard. Filmshield applied 100 micron Safety film to meet required standards.
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Northern Rock

Northern Rock Building Society
Call Centre - Solar House – Sunderland
Application: Combination RS20/100 Solar/Safety Film plus a second application of Reflective 2/Ply R-Silver-20 Solar control Window Film to provide maximum solar heat gain rejection and visible glare...
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Orange

Working with a major UK building contractor FilmShield installed Anglian premium quality anti-shatter film to all glazed areas of a vast new development for Orange Communications in Whitley Bay.

Originally designed for use by the MOD, anti-shatter film when professionally installed...
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Over Head Rooflights

An office area was suffering from extreme glare and heat build up, the over head rooflights were made out of Acrylic so the product which was recommended was Filmshield CC20 which is able to adhere to this material

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Police head quarters

An atrium at the police head quarters was made up of over head glazing ,the glazing was double glazed made up of toughened inner pane and laminated externally, this make up of glass has a high risk of causing thermal cracking if the film had been applied internally.

Solution

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President Hotel : Blackpool

The President Hotel had a south facing elevation which was creating a heat and glare problem in the dining areas and banquetting suite.   Filmshield R20 silver reflective was applied to internal galss areas.
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Reducing Glare on Computer Screens

Employees experiencing excessive solar glare on computer screens, making work difficult. Filmshield applied External R20 solar reflective window film, which prevented glare on screens.
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Reducing Overhead Glare

A communal area of a building in Knightsbridge, London, was suffering from heat and glare, which employees found uncomfortable to operate in. Filmshield applied External R20 solar reflective window film to overhead windows, which reduced glare.
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Reducing Solar Heat and Glare

Solar heat and glare was causing employee discomfort within the working environment. Filmshield applied Internal R20 100 micron solar reflective window film, which reduced solar heat and glare.
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Scottish & Newcastle

Owned by Scottish and Newcastle Retail, Millers Pub/Restaurant has a vast expanse of glass to provide a light, bright and airy environment inside the enormous conservatory. On warm days, however the solar heat build up inside the conservatory combined with high levels of visible glare was making...
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The AON Tower with Night Vision Film

The AON Tower (62 stories) in Los Angeles
has 3M™ Scotchtint™ Night Vision Film installed to control heat and glare.

Problem

At 62 stories, the AON Tower, Los Angeles, is one of the world’s tallest buildings. To control heat and glare the building’s...
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THE RICHARD DESMOND EYE CLINIC

We were asked to supply metre tall letters in a dot pattern to go across the full length of the front elevation.
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UK Embassy in Chisinau in Moldova

The UK embassy needed to cut down on the solar glare problems and heat build up in there Embassy

In Chisinau based in Moldova, the survey was carried out by James Henderson (European Sales Director)

On inspection of the glazing it was found that the make up of the glass was an...
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