It happens every June. The calls start coming in from business owners and facilities managers who are surprised — again — by how fast their building heats up once Delmarva summer kicks into gear. The HVAC is running constantly. Employees are complaining. Customers are uncomfortable. And energy bills are climbing.
Here’s what’s actually happening: south- and west-facing glass acts as a solar collector. Untreated windows allow both visible light and infrared radiation to pass through freely, raising interior temperatures significantly faster than your HVAC system can compensate. In a building with large glass spans — a hotel lobby, a medical office, a retail showroom — this effect is multiplied across hundreds or thousands of square feet.
3M Prestige Series window film works by selectively filtering the solar spectrum. It allows visible light through (so your space stays bright and your views stay intact) while blocking the infrared radiation responsible for heat gain. The result is a measurably cooler interior without darkening your space or sacrificing the look of your windows.
For commercial clients, the ROI on window film is well-documented: reduced HVAC load, lower energy costs, extended equipment life, and a more comfortable environment for employees and customers. Many clients see measurable utility savings within the first cooling season.
Shore Window Film has been solving heat problems for commercial and large residential clients across Delmarva since 2005. Dan and Noah are 3M certified, locally based, and bring the same expertise to a 20-window office as they do to a multi-building commercial campus.
If your building is already running hot, don’t wait another month. Reach out to Shore Window Film and let’s get your space under control.
