Speaker Biography: Cindy Rotton has spent the past twenty-three years educating professionals about the benefits of applied window films and has extensive experience as an instructor. She is an expert in assessing problems associated with glazing and in the specifying and installing of solar and security window films that can solve these problems.

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Offered Presentations:
Protective Window Films for Multiple Hazards (AIA Continuing Education)
This presentation covers tests performed on filmed glass which demonstrate practical solutions which impact the following hazards:

• Human Impact
• Windborne Debris
• Blast Hazard
• Seismic
• Graffiti
• Forced Entry
• Spontaneous Glass Failure
• Electronic Asset Theft and Disruption

As a result of this presentation the attendee will gain a general knowledge of:

1. Various testing methods for Protective Window Films.
2. Specifying Window Films for Safety and Security Requirements.
3. When to specify an edge retention system.
4. How protective window films can reduce personal injury and property damage.
5. Use of window films to protect electronic assets.

Protecting Assets with Glass Fragment Retention Window Film (AIA Continuing Education)
The presentation exposes participants to the ability of fragment retention films to protect people, assets and budget. The technical information relating to the behavior of various types of glazing to blast events will be discussed as well as the ability of the product to conserve energy and improve the comfort of the interior space. Topics covered include:

• Historical perspective of blast events
• Effects of blast on the building envelope
• Response of glazing to blast events in area surrounding target
• Understanding the GSA Window Glazing Hazard Rating Matrix
• Review of available glass fragment retention technologies and application guides
• Results of live blast testing
• Lowering energy costs with fragment retention films