Storefront Window Film in Raleigh

Storefront Film for Glenwood South Restaurants and Bars

Glenwood Avenue's restaurants and bars live on their front glass. Big operable or fixed storefronts open the dining room to the street, and many face west across the avenue into the late sun right when the dinner rush starts. Tables by the window become the ones nobody wants until after sunset, and the bartender squints at the point-of-sale screen.

A light solar film on that glass reduces heat and glare while staying clear enough that the room still reads from the sidewalk at night. Darker films are tempting in July but make a restaurant look closed after dark, which is the opposite of what an evening business needs. We show samples on the glass at opening time so owners can judge both conditions. Patio doors and roll-up garage-style fronts, common on newer Glenwood spots, are measured separately because they move and their glass is often tempered.

Shop Window Film in Five Points and Downtown Durham

Five Points has a short run of local shops, cafes and services around the intersection, and downtown Durham's blocks near Main Street hold retailers and restaurants in older brick buildings with tall display windows. In both places, merchandise in the window fades: clothing, books, packaged goods and anything with printed labels lose color within a season if the sun lands on them every day.

Clear UV film is the base layer for those windows. It blocks nearly all ultraviolet light and slows the fading without changing how the display looks. Where heat is also a problem, a light solar film adds heat rejection. For older single-pane storefront glass in Durham's historic buildings, we check the glass condition and the frame before installing.

• Light solar film for west-facing dining rooms
• UV-blocking clear film on display glass
• Glare control for registers and screens
• Film that stays clear enough to read at night

Storefront Window Film for New Retail Centers in Holly Springs and Wake County

Holly Springs, Apex, Cary and the other fast-growing Wake County towns have added shopping centers along their main roads, often with long rows of storefronts facing a parking lot. The asphalt reflects heat back toward the glass, and a unit facing west or south takes sun from midday until close. Leases in those centers almost always give the landlord a say over the storefront, and owners like the whole row to match.

We prepare a spec sheet and sample for the landlord, and in centers with several interested tenants we can quote the whole row with one film so the exterior stays uniform. Any graphics or lettering added on film may also fall under the town's sign rules, so check with the town if your film carries a logo or message.

Installing Storefront Film Around Business Hours

Most storefront jobs are done before opening or after close. We clear the display area with your staff, protect floors and fixtures, and finish the job in one visit for a typical shop. Larger restaurants and multi-unit centers may take more than one night.

Film needs time to cure, longer in humid weather. Window cleaners should wait a few weeks before washing the inside of the glass, then use a soft squeegee and a mild cleaner. We give you a short care sheet to hand to your cleaning service.