Solar Control Window Films Improve Building Comfort and Reduce Utility Bills
Everyone has sat next to a window
in an office or other environment in which the sun’s rays penetrate the glass
causing an uncomfortable heat that can’t be controlled unless you
move elsewhere.
This can even happen in the dead
of winter in a cold climate where you’d think the sun rays would feel good. But
the searing heat gain coupled with heat from the building’s HVAC system can
make it intolerable to sit at a desk near a window.
Not only do penetrating sun rays
make for an uncomfortable work environment, the heat causes havoc with a
building’s HVAC system, spiking utility bills. Also, with the HVAC system is
out of whack, while it might be hot on one side of the office, it can be
unusually cold on the other side, making it uncomfortable for people working
there as well.
One remedy is to install blinds
or shades. That can help alleviate the sun problem but it means the view out
the window has been eliminated which can turn an office building into a
cave-like atmosphere. So, the only way to fix the problem without taking away
the view is to install heat-reducing window films. These films, known as solar
control or sun control window films, are coated with materials that reflect
away the sun’s heat. They also reduce the brightness of the sun and virtually
eliminate ultraviolet light. But the view outside remains so you are getting
the best of both worlds.
There are two types
of heat reducing window films:
interior and exterior.
Exterior filmswhich are not
common, are effective on sloped or unusually shaped glass and
onatriums. You often see this film on museums and buildings with uniquely
designedentranceways.
Interior films are more widely
used to correct sun control issues. They are clear anddon’t impact outside
viewing. They produce immediate relief to building occupantssitting
near exposed glass, as solar heat gain is no longer an issue.
And, just as important, heat
reducing window films allow the building’s HVAC system to work normally,
reducing utility bills. Over time, the cost savings from these reduced utility
bills can pay for the installation costs of the film, making it a wise
investment.
If you are considering having
solar control film installed on your building windows you’ll want to hire an
experienced installation company. The installation process can be complex and
does require specific expertise. Commercial Window Shield is one of the country’s most experienced installers of
solar control window films and is a pioneer in the field dating back almost 40
years.
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