Prince Charles Slams Construction of Glass and Steel Buildings

Construction News 10th February 2012 – Prince Charles has attacked the use of ‘environmentally unfriendly’ materials such as glass, steel and concrete in new constructions, mainly due to the embodied energy required in their production.  As a Company offering glass services to the construction industry we know how the industry is very much aware of green and sustainability issues and how it is striving to develop new initiatives and developments to support the ever growing concerns for the environment, not just with new builds but in restoration work too.

Revitaglaze offers solar glass filming to new and existing buildings which reduces solar energy heat gain in a building by up to 85%, reducing the need for air conditioning units and a subsequent reduction in CO2 emissions. 

85% of current building stock will be around for the next 50 years.  At the ‘end of life’ of the building, rather than demolishing and rebuilding, which in itself uses processes and machinery which impact the environment, even if the materials used to rebuild are environmentally friendly, why not look to modernise existing stock using materials which have a reduced impact on the environment. Prince Charles recommends architects and engineers change behaviour when it comes to building long-term designs and says that a lot of today’s building stock will be ripe for demolition.  The majority of buildings we have today work well, they are structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing.  Therefore, investment in maintenance products such as Revitaglaze solar window films, the production of which has a net positive environmental impact worldwide, is an alternative, viable solution to demolition and rebuild and a positive contribution to fulfil sustainability targets now and in the future.

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Rock Star Antics

Recently, a Hotelier in the City of London, told Revitaglaze staff  about the antics of some inebriated tourists, who managed to throw a large table out of a Hotel Window, 7 stories high.  Fortunately no-one was hurt during the incident involving flying glass and a flying table, but the incident could easily have caused fatalities.

There has been significant media coverage of incidents of broken and shattered glass and the impact of this on human safety.  Whether the broken glass is due to traffic accidents, the recent riots, a roof collapse in a shopping mall atrium, bomb blast or rock star antics as above, there are protective measures you can take.

Are you ensuring that the glass in your environment is upgraded and toughened to protect human traffic in and out of your building?

Revitaglaze offers glass and window upgrading services using bomb blast and safety films to meet Health & Safety at work regulations. Visit: www.revitaglaze.com

Office Window Tinting That Will Add To The Aesthetics Of Any Office

In the modern world of architecture, having window friendly office space is the focus of the design process when building a new structure.  We all enjoy a good view and office windows are out link to the outside world.  Working in an office with no windows is undesirable, yet working in an office with excessively large or too many windows also creates issues.

Large windows increase the amount of solar heat and ultraviolet entering your office causing higher temperatures, making the office environment uncomfortable.  Office window film can reduce the temperature in a large glass structure by up to 15 degrees improving productivity by increasing comfort.  We have a wide variety of film styles that offer exceptional solar performance while adding to your buildings aesthetics.  Regardless of the size of the application, whether newly built or renovated, we are able to provide filming that will compliment your architectural design.  Large windows increase glare, which becomes problematic at certain times of the day.  Office window filming can reduce the effects of glare by up to 90%.  This protection will improve employee efficiency as they will be able to work uninterrupted by solar glare.  Office window film reduces the harsh effects of direct sunlight responsible for hotspots and eyestrain, while increasing comfort and productivity.

Ultraviolet rays entering your office can damage wood, walls, art, carpets and skin.  Office window film reduces up to 99% of ultraviolet rays entering your office thereby preserving office interiors.  Everything inside your office is susceptible to sun damage, filming offers significant protection from fading and deterioration due to ultraviolet, direct light and solar heat transmissions.

Office window filming is the smart way to go ‘Green’.  Office window film can be retrofitted to newer and older building applications to reduce carbon footprints through effective climate control.  Solar heat enters through unprotected office windows, causing uneven temperatures,  and a constant climate control battle.  However, with the installation of film you can expect a cooler, more comfortable climate and reduced operating expenses on energy required to heat and cool your office.  http://www.revitaglaze.com/glass-and-window-filming/

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Cancer Research Teams up With Eddie Stobart to Promote Sun Safety

Lorry Company, Eddie Stobart, has teamed up with a Liverpool cancer charity to warn its drivers about sun safety.

North West Cancer Research Fund will give out information to all new drivers beginning apprenticeships at the Eddie Stobart Training Academy in Widnes.

Research has shown damaging UVA rays are not screened out by glass.  Revitaglaze shares the concerns of Cancer Research and praises the initiative taken by Eddie Stobart.  Revitaglaze heavily promotes the benefits of filming for all glass in the Transport and Architectural industries.  Incidents of skin cancer in the UK are growing faster than any other Cancer and Revitaglaze is working closely with Organisations to reduce this statistic through a variety of window and glass filming initiatives.

http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/runcorn-widnes-news/runcorn-widnes-local-news/2011/08/25/eddie-stobart-warns-halton-residents-about-dangers-of-sun-through-window-55368-29297995/

Link Between Higher Office Staff Productivity and Building Sustainability Solutions

A study linking higher office staff productivity and the introduction of solutions to reduce energy consumption within an office building is great news for Revitaglaze and for all those people employed to develop and promote sustainability initiatives within Organisations http://www.cibse.org/pdfs/8aratcliffe.pdf.

Promoting energy efficient solutions to internal Company stakeholders is a difficult role to fulfill, with more and more Companies keen to have the subject on the agenda as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility Policy, but slower to implement ideas without evidence of return on capital investment.  The above report is welcome news that although at present there is little financial incentive to introduce energy reduction schemes there is reason to believe they play a vital role in staff productivity.

Window Filming Service from Revitaglaze offers a range of positive impacts on the environment within an office:

• Reduce Solar Energy heat gain by up to 85%.
• Block 99% of damaging UV Rays.
• Improve occupant comfort by reducing heat and glare.
• Low E (low emissivity) films improve insulating properties for year round savings
• Reduced CO2 emissions from air conditioning units.

Over time, these properties can have significant measurable impacts on staff well-being, reduced absenteeism and increased productivity, such as:

• Reducing the need for air conditioning and so lowering incidents of ‘Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) from chemicals, volatile organic compounds and concentrations of micro-organisms in the air – overall reduction in internal air pollution.
• Fewer eye problems from reduced glare on computer screens.
• Positive impact on reducing the cases of skin cancer.
• Making more effective use of natural daylight without the need for internal blinds and curtains with fewer incidents of Seasonal Adjustment Disorder.

Contact Revitaglaze today to discuss our Glass and Window Filming Service and see for yourself the impact on the internal office environment.

Windows No Barrier to Looters

The scenes of rioting in London and surrounding cities has no doubt shocked and angered many who watched the scenes unfold over the last three nights.  Whatever the reasons which incited these mobs of ‘feral youths’ to attack local businesses causing untold damage and emotional distress, the situation was made all the more dangerous by the sheer volume of broken glass in almost every location subjected to mob violence.

What is not widely known is that window filming could have prevented looters gaining easy access to shops and businesses.  A thin layer of protective film applied to all glass makes it almost impregnable to attack from a brick, stick or bodily force.  The film bides enough time for the looters to get bored and move on, or for the Police to appear and therefore prevent many looters gaining access to their bounty. Protection of high value items in particular also has a significant impact on the wider community, as insurance claims and injuries are significantly reduced.  Revitaglaze continues to support local businesses and retail communities in offering this first class service, the need for which is becoming ever paramount.

Shattering News

When glass shatters serious accidents can happen. Miraculously shoppers in Coventry escaped uninjured as an entire pane of glass from an overhead canopy crashed 15 feet to the ground. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-14308190   However, if the pane had been protected with glass film, it would have kept its shape and shoppers would not have been running for their lives as shards of glass flew through the air. Window filming holds the glass together in one piece, if impact occurs. Made from clear polyester, window films are almost impossible to see if they are installed correctly and will provide glass with invaluable protection.

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