Smart commercial building owners will do whatever they can to reduce the operating costs of their building. In many climates, one of the biggest costs can be running the heating and air conditioning. In large commercial buildings in hot regions, it can be particularly expensive to keep the space cool. Even if you have the most efficient modern air conditioning system, it is a constant battle trying to cool off the building without wasting too much money.

Maintaining an Even Temperature

This is particularly true if you have shared tenants in the building who might disagree about what temperature the building should be out. It is common that tenants will disagree about temperatures and air conditioning settings, especially in a large commercial building that is bound to heat up and cool more unevenly. For instance, the side of the building that faces the sun in the morning is going to be much hotter than the opposite side. That usually isn't an issue if your building has separate temperature controls. But, you still have to worry about the potential running costs for the hotter side of your building. That is, that a tenant's utility bills during the summer could be several hundred dollars more than the bills of the tenant on the other side. And this is where window films can be extremely helpful.

Why Window Films are So Helpful

A window film can prove to be a money-saving addition to pretty much any building, but they are most helpful on buildings with large sections of glass siding. The windows that directly face the sun are the most problematic. Exterior films are the most helpful in such climates because they deflect the sun rays and prevent them from even transferring to the inside of the glass. That is, a large majority of heat won't ever even come into the building to heat up the space. The end result is that you don't need to turn down your thermostat.

There are a variety of different films that vary in their R-value rating, which is a standardized measurement of window insulation. This number system is used to rate the insulation of a window and its rate of heat transfer. Simply adding a modern film to your windows can up the R-value by several points. This will represent significant savings, making your space more comfortable without having to invest a bunch of money or do any construction on your windows.

Contact a local company for more information about commercial window film services.