Every year, countless birds are injured or killed due to collisions with glass windows. This is an all too common occurrence that has been increasing in recent years as more and more buildings are constructed with large expanses of glass. While this offers a naturally lit space with expansive outdoor views, it negatively impacts the avian population. But there is …
Unlocking Tenant Comfort: Upgrading Your Office Space for 2023
As the workplace continues to evolve and technology advances, businesses are looking for ways to upgrade their office spaces in order to stay ahead of the competition. In 2023, many commercial offerings have emerged that can help optimize energy savings, improve tenant comfort, increase employee productivity, and enhance building aesthetics. These solutions provide a great opportunity for companies to improve …
Product Spotlight: Low-E Window Film
The weather is getting colder and that means it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll keep your home or office warm this winter. One great option is to install Low-E, or Low-Emissivity, window film. Low-E film can help insulate your windows, keeping the heat in and the cold out. It’s an easy and affordable way to make your space …
Security Window Film: An Effective Alternative to Tempered Glass
Security window film is quickly becoming the go-to tempered glass alternative for businesses and homeowners across the country. Not only does security window film provide an affordable and effective way to upgrade your building’s security, but it can also be installed in a fraction of the time that tempered glass would take, minimizing disruption to your workplace or home. What …
Meet Energy Efficiency Laws with Window Film
Larger cities and metropolitan areas are enforcing new energy efficiency laws to reduce the carbon footprint of commercial buildings. For example, clean Energy DC is the District of Columbia’s plan to reduce emissions by 56% in 2032. The act includes guidelines requiring building owners to increase efficiency further than the typical methods. Although building envelope upgrades are often overlooked, window film …
Windows Around Washington DC
Washington DC has so many iconic landmarks, many of which take advantage of the beauty of windows as a prominent feature. We’re proud to provide window film to Washington DC and surrounding areas and to help so many customers find products that will support the integrity of their windows long into the future. From anti-graffiti window film and film that …
Choosing Security Film for Your Washington DC Property
Making sure that you’re investing in the right products is one of the best ways to protect your property and save money in the long term. At General Solar, we provide our customers with high quality window films so that they can save on energy bills, improve aesthetics, enhance safety, and shield their windows for added protection against human and …
What Is Smart Window Film?
In homes all around the country, you’ll find smart devices of every kind. Smartphones, smart TVs, smart speakers, smart thermostats, and every other type of device you can imagine. But did you know that there’s another type of smart technology available along with smart devices? Smart window film. Smart film is a versatile solution that combines technology with the science …
The Many Types of Window Film
Whether you’re shopping for window film for your home or commercial building, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the different types of window film. Along with finding a reliable window film dealer, you then have to select the right product for your application. From varying opacities to vibrant patterns, the sheer amount of options available leaves many prospective customers …
Fight Vandalism with Graffiti Film for Windows
Living in a bustling city full of culture certainly has its charms. But there are also downsides to city life, including vandalism. Many businesses and buildings are subject to random acts of vandalism and graffiti. Although it’s something that you shouldn’t have to worry about, it could potentially happen at any given time. Graffiti not only damages buildings but can …