Safety Window Film: Dallas’ Affordable Tempered Glass Substitute
Is your home or building up to code? Shatter-resistant glass is often required by building codes for glass partitions located near swimming pools, staircases, and sources of water. The problem is, it’s pricey. The good news is, there’s a cheaper alternative – safety window film for your Dallas home! Here’s how it can be used for improving safety and getting your space up to code.
Safety Window Film as an Alternative to Tempered Glass
Tempered glass is a type of shatter-resistant glass. It’s made using controlled thermal or chemical treatments, which make the material stronger. In newer buildings, tempered glass is almost always used for high-risk areas like glass next to swimming pools, jacuzzis, staircases, and drinking fountains. Pretty much anywhere where a slip-and-fall could happen, builders use tempered glass.
Older homes and buildings, however, may not have tempered glass. That’s because while it’s required by building codes today, it didn’t use to be. Therefore, if you own an older property, it’s important to make sure you have safety glass and that your building is up to code.
If it’s not, you’ll have to fix it. The problem is, tempered glass can get expensive fast, especially if you need a lot of it. That’s why many building owners are turning to safety window film in Dallas as an affordable tempered glass alternative.
Glass Strengthening for High-Risk Areas
Just like shatter-resistant glass, safety window film can be used for glass strengthening. It can prevent accidents and injuries that could occur from breaking glass partitions. It’s often used for glass located in high risk areas like:
- Shower door glass
- Indoor pool glass
- Staircase windows
- Skylights and ceiling glass
- Bars and food service
- Bathroom windows
Budget-Friendly & Fast to Install
Installing safety window film for your Dallas property is also much cheaper and can be a cost-effective solution for those on a budget. Tempered glass costs about $10 to $35 per square foot. Our safety film starts at just $8 per square foot. Additionally, it’s much faster to install than tempered glass, reducing any potential downtime. It can provide similar levels of protection as tempered glass, making it a practical and affordable solution for many applications.
Contact Us for Safety Window Film in Dallas!
At Scottish Window Tinting, we offer a number of options that can be used as tempered glass alternatives. Call our office today to get a quote on safety window film in Dallas!
