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Solar Control Window Film – Happy Spring!

Springtime is a great time to think about controlling heat, glare & UV fading with Window Tint

Whether it is your home or business – comfort and energy costs can be taken care of with the cost effective and valuable addition of Solar Control Window Film. Window tinting is a popular addition to automobiles nationwide because it controls the heat, glare, fading and the comfort level inside your car. The same can be said by installing window film in your home or business – however there is another huge advantage! You save energy and money! Five Star Window Coatings has a variety of window films available for commercial and residential tinting purposes as well as decorative films that can provide solar control, privacy or to simply break up the monotony of stark glass walls or a bank of windows. Check out the commercial we had produced by WZZM 13:

For all of your window filming needs – give us a call for a free home or business assessment! 616-363-0000

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Solar Gard Ecolux provides year-round comfort and energy savings

This Low-e window film works hard to save money and keep you comfortable year-round!

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Solar Gard low-e window film called Ecolux helps keep your interior climate the way you like it in all seasons.  The moment Ecolux it is installed, it goes to work for you. During cooler months, Ecolux captures heat and directs it back into the room improving overall comfort, lowering energy use and helping you save money on heating bills. In warmer months, Ecolux reflects solar heat away from windows, reducing the need and cost for interior cooling.

Ecolux also provides the benefits of other Solar Gard window films which include:
  • Helping to  save money on utility bills by lowering heating and cooling costs
  • Helping you to consume less energy
  • Providing solar heat and glare protection for improved comfort
  • Protecting people and property from damaging ultraviolet rays
  • Enhancing the curb appeal and privacy of your home or building

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MSU Long ShotIn effort to keep the Spartans cool in the summer and warm in the winter…our guys were out at MSU providing them with the year-round comfort and energy savings of Solar Gard Ecolux Window Film.

 

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Feel good inside!  Ecolux can be an ideal solution to improve comfort and energy savings in your home or commercial building.

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New Office Trend: A Band of Window Film for Privacy

The trend of modern day architecture is to incorporate walls of glass in the corporate environment. As open and inviting as this industrial trend appears to be – privacy is often important in order to work productively without distraction.  Additionally, in many fields, creating privacy is a necessity in order to protect client, customer, or patient privacy and confidentiality. One of the most effective ways to add a decorative touch as well as create that bit of privacy is to add a band of window film, typically Clear Frost Film, to large panels of glass.

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New office cubicle in the Van Andel Institute – before film installation.

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A 48″ Band of Clear Frost Film is installed for privacy.

This band of 48″ Clear Frost Film allows natural light to filter in – adding a distraction/privacy barrier to any office space.  It is the perfect answer for offices that have glass doors, side lights or glass walls.

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Office space at Butterball Farms, Inc., in Grand Rapids before film installation.

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This Band of Clear Frost Film makes a huge difference in this office environment.

Clear Frost Bands of up to 72″ can also be applied to the inside surface of exterior glass as well as interior glass walls of conference rooms and interior work environments.

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60″ band of Clear Frost Film is applied to the inside glass surface of multiple exterior glass windows.

Large bands of film can also enhance privacy in interior work environments such as conference rooms, boardrooms, waiting rooms, lobbies, computer labs, shared office spaces.

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A band of 60″ Frost installed in an interior office space with glass walls.

Opaque window film as well as decorative film can also be applied in bands for design, privacy and safety reasons.

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A band of Cool Grey Film applied around the security area at Gerber Products Company in Fremont.

Custom applications can be designed to include company logos, names, and designs incorporated in the decorative window film.

 

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HOT new product: Ecolux Window Film, hits U.S Shores from Europe

Ecolux Window Film: Save Money. Save Energy. Feel Good Indoors.

Meet the newest face of energy saving film, EcoLux Window Film. A film designed to help lower the annual energy costs of home and business owners, using its dual-action technology. Designed with an innovative low-energy coating and solar control properties, this window film accomplishes two tasks:

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EcoLux Dual-Action Technology

 

 

 

1) First, it lowers heat from the outside on warmer days by reducing the levels of UV rays that penetrate the glass, efficiently reducing the costs of cooling through diminishing the need for air conditioning.

2) Secondly, the coating on the inside keeps the heat indoors by reflecting it back into the room on cooler days, helping to minimize heat costs in your home or business. As an added bonus, many utility companies and government agencies are providing energy vouchers for tax benefits, sometimes even paying part of your installation cost! Curious if this is available to you? Call your utility company today!

 

In Nottingham, EcoLux  Window Film was installed by a sister company on a conservatory. The clients stated that, “Before, our conservatory was just so hot we couldn’t just sit in there..Since installation, it has become much more comfortable and has become a great playroom for the kids!” Not only does this film allow for lower energy costs, it is an affordable upgrade to any home or business! We have countless clients calling to ask us about this new film, and our construction partners request it on any new job that requires a low-energy glass to be installed since it saves both them and the customer a large cost since this film costs a fraction of the price of specialized glass (Even after installation)!

Call us today for more information on Ecolux Window Film or check out the Ecolux homepage!

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Window Film at Work in Your Home (by Solargard)

Solargard was kind enough to put together this video demonstrating how their films can transform any home, take a look! Seeing how something as simple as window film can ch

Notice huge difference in heat reduction when window film is installed in the living room, or how easy the change on a glass wall can be with the power of decorative window film! What about that security film? Any of these can make a great addition to your home, from reducing fading, making an easy decoration, or transforming your windows (or even your shower)  into shatter proof glass, window film can make it happen!

If this video has piqued your curiosity, give us a shout! We’re always here to help you better understand our work in the window film and glass industry. You can also check out Solargard’s site for more information on some of the films listed in this video. Solargard Homepage

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Solargard Dealer Digest Q1 2014!

“Dealer Digest” is SolarGard’s quarterly newsletter that’s all about YOU!
In less than 5 minutes “Dealer Digest” gives you everything you need to know!
  • What SolarGard is doing to help our network grow
  • Spotlights on your latest auto film jobs and architectural installations
  • Creative marketing ideas
  • Time-saving tech tips and tricks

Our owner, Randy, has spent a lot of time on the Dealer Council over at SolarGard, helping to set the standards for the industry and constantly training in the best of techniques to give the consumers a better end product through highly trained installation and service.

For more information check out their homepage to learn more about their window film lineups, we’re certified in installation of everything they offer! Solargard Homepage

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Reduce construction costs with Ecolux!

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Are you considering a commercial renovation or energy saving upgrades? Here is something to consider to drastically reduce the construction costs.
Finally, a window film designed to cut energy costs 365 days a year!
SolarGard’s Low-E line of window film was born to save you money. It begins cutting your costs from the beginning by giving you a more cost effective option to save energy over replacing windows – A process that both costs more money and takes much more time to do! In the heat of summer or the cold of winter, this film provides great savings. It’s hard to beat when you compare the cost of new windows and insulation to Ecolux.

With energy costs on the rise the return on your investment for new glass could be 10 to 15 years. With Ecolux it could be 3 yrs. After that it’s money in the bank! A double bonus is the energy rebates that may be available to you from your utility company. Solar Control has never been easier or more efficient!

 

Window film will also reduce the downtime during the renovation period. Re-glazing is a long process and can require additional construction and design for a retrofit.

Go to the link below and get all the information on our new and exciting Low E window film, Ecolux by Solargard.

Ecolux Brochure 

Remember you either pay for the energy or you pay for the solution!

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Sun Damage Prevention at the Deepwood Estate!

SECURE HISTORIC BOARD APPROVAL WITH PANORAMA® HILITE® WINDOW FILM

Did you know?  With the high visible light transmission (VLT) of Panorama Hilite window film – chances are you’ll forget it’s there!

What you won’t forget is the increased comfort of your historic space’s interior (and lower utility bills!), with no risk of fading the valuable collections you display.  Learn more about how Panorama Hilite met historic board approval for the Deepwood Estate in Salem, OR, and Modesto State Theatre in Modesto, CA. (Pictured below!)

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The Deepwood Estate truly is a beautiful place, and the sun control film from Solargard they had installed is going to help keep it that way for many years to come! Along with the Modesto State Theatre in Modesto, California, these two customers were so impressed with the ability window film had to reduce fading and lower their monthly utility costs that they submitted their stories to Solargard for recognition! It’s not every day that two iconic monuments such as these give a shout-out to the humble industry of window film!

As an Authorized Panorama Dealer, Five Star Window Coatings offers the Panorama line of window films from Solar Gard.  Looking for a solution for solar control, increased comfort, energy savings, privacy, or safety & security?  Please contact me to discuss how the Panorama series can meet your needs.

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What is Security Film?

Protecting our Children in School – Security film enhances Code Red Protection Guidelines!

Due to the increased threats in our schools in recent years, many school districts are opting for use of security and decorative films as a cost effective way for enhanced protection in the classrooms and school entrances. Security film alone makes it a great choice for those looking to improve security measures on a budget.

In the video below, the Armorcoat safety film by Solargard is put to the test under extreme conditions, showing just how much stress it can handle.

ArmorCoat Sledgehammer Test

After watching the video I am sure you will be convinced of SolarGard’s security film strength. Look at how long it takes a person to get through a window with a sledge hammer. Just imagine how much more time school personnel would have if that was an intruder trying to enter a school door or a window! The best part, it does not break a school’s budget.

Solar Gard Window film is an excellent and inexpensive choice to enhance code red guidelines.

Check out the links below for more information regarding Armorcoat and Michigan Code Red policy!

Many schools have utilized 5 Star Window Coatings for security applications. We do not publish their names for the purpose of security. 5 Star would be happy to provide customer references during a private consultation.

Imagine a product that can give you time and protection from an intruder at a fraction of the price of anything else on the market!

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Outdoor window film causes dramatic transformations!

See how Solar Gard® Sentinel™ Plus Outside Weatherable Window Film dramatically transformed the appearance of two medical office buildings in Fountain Valley, CA — at a fraction of the cost of glazing, and with no tenant disruption!

 Five Star Window Coatings boasts an extensive lineup of outdoor window film for solar control, increased comfort, energy savings, privacy, and safety & security. Contact me to discuss how our product technologies can help meet your facility needs. Outdoor window film is durable, lasting many years before needing replacement, as well as saving the furniture inside from needing replacement as often due to fading! When so much of the UV rays are being reflected off of the film, the power that the sun has to cause fading to the interior and skin cancer to those inside is dramatically reduced as well. I’m fairly certain that the doctors working inside these hospitals are grateful that their chances of getting cancer are reduced as they work indoors all day trying to save lives!

Changing the look of your building doesn’t have to be expensive! Even if you have a single story building, these films make a huge difference. Contact us today to learn more about our lineup of outdoor window film!

To see more of Solargard’s lineup of outdoor window film that we use, check out this link here: Solargard Sentinel Plus Homepage

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Grand Rapids, MI 49505

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