Sunday, January 30, 2022

Is Your Home or Office Secure? Times are tuff and Crime is on the rise!

Over the years that I have lived in the Valley of the sun (36), I have often been astonished at peoples false since of security. Not locking doors and windows, having hidden spots around their home or office without security lights or other preventative measures. Leaving huge rocks by the windows for Burglars to use to break in! 

I call this mentality the "Vacation Syndrome" People are so happy to live here and they enjoy the weather so much that they slip into a state of comfort or euphoria. This coupled with normal day to day habits and complacency and you have a recipe for disaster! 

The Valley and the cities that make it up, have some of the highest crime rates in the country! Security of any building or vehicle needs to be a paramount concern to everyone! 
Below are a few frames of me breaking glass; it is from a show we did on TV. We called it "Will it break" , it was big fun and it consisted of us throwing things at the Safety and Security Film treated window until we got to something that broke it. We finally broke it with a big boulder and I then went at it with a sledge hammer and pry bar! The resulting noise after a minute was so loud from the neighborhood dogs, that it would have deterred a thief! I never got a hole big enough to stick my hand in!



This particular window had a maximum security film application: On the outside is; 6ml clear Safety Film with a 3/8" bead of Dow 995 Structural Adhesive attaching the film and glass to the metal frame. On the inside is a 4ml Sun Control Security Film with the Dow 995 Attachment. Even if this system were only on the inside, it is still formidable, and in fact is used for bomb blast mitigation throughout the world! Over the years we have applied this system to many different buildings belonging too, Governments entities, Business's of varied types and Homes!




Safety film can also be used to stop the glass from being tagged with graffiti and etching, and it will deter theft! Almost all films will hold the majority of Glass together when it brakes, and it stops all the UV to reduce fading and Safety Films can come in clear or Sun Control to reduce heat and light for Lowered Energy bills and increased comfort! What is it worth to you to protect your loved ones and your belongings!


 

Please contact Made In The Shade for your free estimate or for more honest information! 
1-888-577-TINT (8468) Toll Free 
480-985-9293 Local 
Website: http://www.amadeintheshade.com/ 

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

The Window Film Industry Embraces NFRC Ratings-Why That Matters!

Every industry needs standards to follow and most do and some times by several entities.

The Window Film Industry Embraces NFRC Ratings-Why That Matters | My Efficient Planet 

Window Film has the the International Window Film Association (I.W.F.A.), Nationals Fenestration Rating Council (N.F.R.C.), Association of Industrial Metalizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL)

Our Industry, in some cases has State mandated Government entities, such as we do in Arizona; The Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Obviously any business may be subject to state and city business laws.

Unfortunately at all levels of our industry people tell lies and mislead. Many Dealers do not have a Contractors License, Business License or Sales Tax License or Insurance!

Film Manufactures  make up their own statistics that are misleading and have nothing to do with true performance and are not rated by the N.F.R.C.!
 
We at Made In The Shade are the perfect choice!
  • We Pride ourselves on giving you Thorough, Honest and Helpful information! 
  • We have several of the highest N.F.R.C. rated films. 
  • We are Registered Contractors with the State of Arizona and have never had an unresolved complaint in 42 years! 
  • We are Members in Good standing with the I.W.F.A. and have I.W.F.A Certified Solar Control Experts and Safety and Security film experts on staff!
  • We offer a full line of Window Film TintingSun and Roller Screens and Graphics to offer the best solution possible! 
  • We have all adequate insurance coverage so you don't have liability!
  • We have experienced installers ready to give you a Quality installation!

 Call Today! 

Local: 480-985-9293 
Out of Valley: 1-888-577-TINT (8468) 
Website: www.amadeintheshade.com 
 Blogsite: www.amadeintheshade.net 
 Email: madeintheshadeinc@msn.com 

Made In The Shade Inc. 
Where YOU Are The COOLEST!

Sunday, January 2, 2022

What Is POLARIZADO? Is it a Brand of window film/tint?



We get asked this question often at our Automotive center.

It is (Polarizado) as close as the Mexican language can get to Window Tint/Film I guess. 

This video above is what I picture the competitors popping up around me for the weekend behave like. 
They prop up a spray painted A Frame sign that says Polarizado. This weekend we simply put one up that says, " The Best Window Tint" with an arrow pointing to our store! 

We only sell the best for your Vehicle. The Best will not include Yahoos with spray painted signs. We usually end up fixing their cheap inexperienced and shoddy work! 

Our Automotive program is top notch and we are (Legal and Legit) dealers that are Factory certified and the Warranty is from the Manufacture in writing! It covers the film on the vehicle for full replacement (film and labor) if it were to Bubble, Peel, change color or fade for the Life of the vehicle and not just for as long as you get out the door of the building! 
Most manufactures only warranty the product for bubbling and peeling, ours includes coverage for fading and change of color! 

Made In The Shade offers an additional Scratch and Tear warranty for as long as you own the vehicle, for a small additional fee! 

We have been in Business for almost 43 years and our installers are Factory/Manufacture Certified. Our facilities are air conditioned and clean so only the best work leaves our shop. We pay our taxes and have all the necessary insurance coverage, because we are professionals! 

And one more thing...NO window film is not Polarized and Polarizado is not a Brand! 

For the BEST window film contact, Made In The Shade Inc at:
  
480-985-9293 Local
1888-577-TINT (8468) Out of Town
Website: www.amadeintheshade.com 
Email: madeintheshadeinc@msn.com 

Made In The Shade Inc, 
Where YOU are the COOLEST!