by Andy bernhart | Sep 28, 2012 | Architectural, Decorative, Earthquake, Energy Efficiency, Glass Tinting, Green Technology, Solar Control, Window Film, Window Tint
We recently did an installation on Horne Lake on Vancouver Island, B.C. The property faces west and the home owners complained that they had to put on sunglasses because the glare was too much. They thought about buying blinds but didn’t want to lose this...
by Andy bernhart | Sep 11, 2012 | Architectural, Energy Efficiency, Glass Tinting, Green Technology, Solar Control, Window Film, Window Tint
Most consumers think window films or glass tinting products are only for the warmer, summer months but they are products that help us everyday, year round. In the fall when the air cools and the leaves begin to hit the ground, the sun’s position starts to become...
by Andy bernhart | Sep 5, 2012 | Architectural, Earthquake, Energy Efficiency, Glass Tinting, Green Technology, Heritage, Solar Control, Window Film, Window Tint
Recently, Prodigy Window Solutions was approached by the owners of Smoken Bones in Victoria to assist them with a solar glare and heat gain problem in their new downtown location. The building is the old Hudson’s Bay post and deemed a heritage building in...
by Andy bernhart | Aug 15, 2012 | Architectural, Energy Efficiency, Glass Tinting, Green Technology, Solar Control, Window Film, Window Tint
Make your windows more energy-efficient. Heating and cooling is the number one culprit for energy consumption in buildings. As much as one-third of heat loss occurs through windows. The idea is to retain warmth in the winter and keep it out during summer. Window...
by Andy bernhart | Apr 12, 2012 | Architectural, Decorative
In today’s business world, the use of glass in office design has increased. Sandblasted Glass Sandblasting glass has been used for decades to enhance the appearance of regular glass but there are a number of downsides to using this medium. Sandblasting is not...
by Andy bernhart | Apr 4, 2012 | Architectural, Green Technology, Solar Control
There’s a New Kid on the “Green” Building Block. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Canada for Homes was officially launched this week, adding to the rather crowded field of energy-efficient and “green” new home...
