by Andy bernhart | Jul 3, 2014 | Architectural, Decorative, Earthquake, Energy Efficiency, Glass Tinting, Graphic, Green Technology, Window Film, Window Tint
Almost everyone, whether in our industry or not, has seen window film that has turned purple from exposure to the sun. Unfortunately, often this is the first thing that comes to mind for many people outside of our industry when they think about window films. However,...
by Andy bernhart | May 6, 2014 | Energy Efficiency, Glass Tinting, Green Technology, Solar Control, Window Film, Window Tint
To the casual observer, energy efficiency means very little, that is until they see the cost savings associated with making tweaks to their homes and businesses. According to a new report, one energy retrofit may be more efficient than the rest. Who’s thought of...
by Andy bernhart | Aug 25, 2013 | Architectural, Energy Efficiency, Green Technology, Window Film
The International Window Film Association (IWFA) wants consumers to know that, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE), buildings use 41 percent of our of nation’s energy. The IWFA also says that the DOE reports that 25 to 35 percent of energy wasted in...
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...
