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As the global energy crisis continues to escalate, making commercial spaces more energy efficient is a key goal of many business owners around the world. Our Low E, Energy Efficient window films are an excellent solution to helping your place of business stay energy efficient all year round. By significantly improving the insulation on your businesses exterior windows, choosing Low E window films can pay for themselves in as little as 2 years, and help your company stay green, and save green.
The Benefits
Enhance Performance
Adding window film to your windows makes a single paned window perform with the thermal efficiency of a double paned window, and a double paned window perform like a triple paned window.
Warm Weather Efficiency
Window film blocks up to 99% of UV rays and a significant amount of the heat that would otherwise be allowed into the building through its windows. By blocking this heat, window film can drastically cut down on air conditioning bills in those hot summer months.
Cold Weather Climate Control
Low E energy saving window film also insulates windows in colder months, which helps to lower heating costs and keeps rooms at a consistent temperature. Low E Films are a great investment for businesses with large windows in places like Colorado, where the winters can be harsh.
How It Works
Low E films are available with tinted and non-tinted finishes for added comfort and privacy.
How It Works
Window film is a thin, invisible substrate which is placed on the interior surface of a window. Our Low E, climate control films act as an insulator, blocking UVB rays and radiant heat from penetrating glass in either direction. This means warm air is kept inside a space during cold months, while cool air is kept from leaking in. In warm weather, Low E films block heat from penetrating windows and keep UVB rays outside, which not only keeps your commercial space cool, it can also protect against the advent of skin cancer and sun damage to electronic devices and floors. For more information on the UV blocking properties of Solar and Climate Control window films, please check out our Heat, Glare & UV Reduction page.
Year Round Comfort & Energy Savings
Energy Saving & Low-E Window Film Benefits
Experience the benefits of energy saving and low-e window film for your business. Our energy efficient window films offer businesses a quick ROI and countless advantages such as:
Lower Operating Costs – Windows are the number one culprit when it comes to energy loss. Unfortunately, replacing windows is expensive and, therefore, usually not an option for small and growing businesses. Energy efficient window film provides a solution for reglazing windows without removing or replacing glass units, allowing them to perform better and keep heat in place. Over the course of a year, businesses can save as much as 30% on energy expenses.
Improved Comfort – When you prioritize the comfort of your employees and clients, they notice how much you care. A more comfortable workspace is also more productive and usually experiences lower turnover rates. Low-e window films keep commercial buildings comfortable all year round, throughout every season. Keep your space at the perfect temperature, no matter what the weather looks like outside.
HVAC Efficiency – Installing an energy efficient film isn’t only good for your pocketbook; it also benefits your HVAC system. Energy saving films prevent buildings from absorbing and losing too much heat. This allows HVAC equipment to do its job more effectively. Reduced run times and usage result in longer life expectancies for expensive components.
Quick Returns – The payback period for window film is remarkably fast. While new windows take forever to earn back the money businesses invest, window films can provide a full ROI in just 3-5 years!
Featured Products
3M Thinsulate
Enhance the comfort of your commercial space and save money year round. 3M Thinsulate Climate Control Window Film uses low-e technology to improve window efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
LLumar Dual Reflective
Optimize views and temperatures with LLumar Dual Reflective window film. LLumar Dual Reflective Film provides crystal clear views during the day and night while also enhancing privacy and reducing solar heat gain.
Solar Gard Ecolux
Solar Gard Ecolux low-e window film is designed to prevent heat loss during the winter and reduce heat gain during the summer. This premium window film exhibits low reflectivity while providing maximum energy efficiency.
Energy Saving Window Film Resources
Energy Saving & Low-E Window Film Resources
Get the facts on energy saving window film! Check out these useful links, brochures, and case studies for more information on the benefits of investing in energy efficient film for your business.
- Energy Efficient Window Coverings – Department of Energy: This article, published by the Department of Energy, explains the benefits of various energy efficient window coverings, including low-e window film and energy saving window film.
- Low-Emissivity Window Film Brochure by the General Services Administration: This brochure explains how low-e window film technology works, its benefits, and average energy savings across various climates.
- Should I Use Low-E Glass or Window Film?: This article on Angi (formerly known as Angie’s List) explains the differences between low-e glass and window film and the pros and cons of each.
- low-e-window-tinting-thinsulate-commercial-brochure: Here is a great brochure from 3M on the benefits of their low-e window film product, Thinsulate.
- thinsulate-low-e-window-tinting-case-study-historic-building: This case study explains how Thinsulate low-e window film proved to be beneficial for a historic government building.
- llumar-energy-saving-window-film-case-study-computer-tower: This case study explains how one business used LLumar energy saving window film to create a climate controlled environment for their computer tower.
- llumar-energy-saving-window-film-case-study-fitness-center: A fitness business used LLumar spectrally selective window film to improve comfort and reduce energy costs.
- low-e-window-film-solar-gard-ecolux-70-specs: Here is some technical data on Solar Gard’s popular low-e window film product, Ecolux.
Energy Saving & Low-E Window Film FAQ for Businesses
Yes. Not all window films work during the winter, but low-e window films do. Low-e window films are specifically designed for their purpose. During the summer, they reflect infrared heat out into the world. But during the winter, they trap radiant heat in. Not only will you save money during the winter, but you’ll also be much more comfortable.
Yes; they can reduce your energy consumption by a lot! Energy efficient window films can save as much as 40% on energy costs in a single month! On average, most businesses save about 10-30% on energy expenses over the course of one calendar year.
Low-e window films work by keeping heat in place. Many window films rely on spectrally selective technology, which counteracts heat gain. Low-e window film is different because it prevents both heat gain and loss. Low-e window films rely on low-e (low emissivity) technology. These window films reduce the amount of thermal energy that glass panes are able to emit.
The cost of low-e window film starts at about $20 per square foot. If you have questions about window film pricing for your commercial building, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
Some low-e window films have a slight tint whereas others exhibit more of a clear look. We carry both clear and “tinted” options.
We have tons of great brands of low-e window film for your commercial business to choose from! Some of our top recommendations include 3M Thinsulate Window Film, LLumar Low-E window film, Solar Gard Ecolux Low-E film, and more.
Both low-e windows and energy saving window film are great ways to reduce your energy consumption. However, window films are much cheaper and are known for having a better ROI.
Contact Scottish Window Tinting today to learn more about what energy saving window film can do for you and schedule your free consultation. We will help you to choose the film that will help your business save energy and money, all year long.