Window film can also protect your building from insects

Owners of commercial buildings or large homes often choose to keep certain lights in and around the building 24 hours a day. This decision is usually made for safety reasons, but one of the drawbacks of this choice is that the lights attract a number of different insects, in particular the stink bug. Fortunately, commercial window film can help combat any unfortunate infestation.

The source of the problem

When commercial lights are left on at all hours, they tend to generate significant amounts of heat, even if they are energy efficient light bulbs. Insects are attracted to the warmth and brightness of most of these commercial lights, and are particularly likely to gravitate towards buildings at night. Inevitably, they will find their way into the building through a crack in the wall and feel right at home.

Commercial window tinting as a solution

Window tinting works to keep bugs out by blocking some of the light emitted by buildings. The lights will remain on for building security, but will be dimmed closer to the building itself by tinted film on the windows. So while it is possible for insects to get closer to the building, they will be less likely to move to (and through) the windows, which will be darker and cooler than before.

Additional benefits of window film

While commercial window film can keep bugs out of buildings, its benefits extend beyond that effect. In fact, window film was created for insulation purposes. It reduces the amount of heat or air conditioning that is lost from inside a building and has been shown to reduce a business’ heating and cooling costs by more than 25%. In addition, commercial window film also blocks the sun’s harmful UV rays, reduces the reflection of sunlight on computer and television screens, and helps maintain a consistent temperature from room to room.

The best options for window films

The key to getting the most out of commercial window film is selecting a manageable shade. In other words, building owners will want to make sure the film is dark enough to keep bugs out and insulate windows, but not so dark that the building looks formidable from the outside. An opaque vinyl window tint is usually the best option, as it prevents light from shining through the windows without engulfing the entire building in shade.

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DIY window film installation kits can be found at any major hardware store. However, because window film application can be a difficult and time-consuming project, it is best to hire professionals to install it. The professional company will also help ensure that the stain is the right shade for the building in question. Project costs will vary depending on the size of the building and the number of windows that need treatment.

Commercial window film can be customized to fit the overall style and color of a building. If the exterior of the building is brown, for example, the installation company can use a tint that complements that shade, thus blending the film evenly and invisibly with the exterior itself. As a result, the building will be attractive and error-free.