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 …
National Pet Month: Best Window Film for Dogs
Does your dog bark at everything that passes by the window, whether a squirrel, delivery driver, or neighbor? As May is National Pet Month, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about solutions that can calm a reactive dog. An easy answer to this problem is limiting your dog’s vision out the window. While blinds or curtains may help prevent …
What Is Photochromic Window Film?
Whether you wear glasses or not, you may have heard of something called photochromic lenses. They look like clear glasses indoors but transition to sunglasses after exposure to sunlight. Photochromic window film reacts in the same way! It can be applied to flat glass surfaces, and it transitions from light to dark when activated by light. How Does Photochromic Film …
Celebrate Earth Day by Reducing Energy
Since 1970, over a billion people worldwide have united together for Earth Day every year to support one common goal: reducing energy consumption. With Earth Day coming up on April 22, it might be a good time to start thinking about how you can do your part to help protect our planet. Whether you’re trying to lower your building’s carbon …