As a homeowner, you try your best to keep energy costs low while still maintaining comfortable temperatures indoors. Heating and air conditioning are expensive, and many builders take these concerns to heart when selecting windows for new homes. Because winters can be bitterly cold in some parts of the country, Low-E (or low emissivity) windows have become increasingly popular. Low-E…
US households spend an average of $117.65 every month on their energy bill, and roughly half of that bill is devoted to energy costs. Taking both of those statistics into account, it becomes clear that energy is a significant expense for many homes. There are a number of things you can do to lower the amount of money you have…
Owning a commercial building may be a long-term investment, but the initial purchase is just the first step. Keeping your building occupied, safe, and energy-efficient also plays a role in your bottom line. Windows make being indoors more pleasant, but non-tinted windows can lead to excess energy usage due to excessive solar heat levels in your facility. Here are the…
Whatever office you’re decorating, window films offer a chance to customize and transform your office space in a classy but subtle way. At Sunray® Window Films, we’re an experienced window film dealer that has helped a variety of businesses find the window film pattern that’s perfect for their needs. We’ve designed films that spruce up and add privacy to verandas,…
Any time your child leaves your home and care, their safety and physical security is always at the forefront of your mind. It’s even more understandable when you consider the crises that have affected school districts nationwide. That’s why school administrators and communities are implementing new and improved safety measures to keep students safe. Here are some ways to improve…
Life is full of little surprises. Unfortunately, they’re not all happy occurrences, and some of them happen when and where you least expect them. As a property owner, you probably have tempered glass windows inside and out. Tempering strengthens glass, but it doesn’t completely prevent it from shattering. Now, consider all the glass surfaces in your commercial, industrial, or retail…
“It’s always a sunny day at Sunray,” and if you’ve had the pleasure of speaking to John Susnik, Sunray’s founder, then you’ll quickly understand why he and the Sunray® team are celebrating a quarter of a century in business this year. It’s no small feat to survive in such a competitive market, and like so many hardworking entrepreneurs, John’s journey…
Educators, parents, and students rarely see eye to eye, but when it comes to school safety, all parties agree that improvements are always welcome. As administrators and faculty around the country prepare for the 2019–2020 school year, a variety of plans are being implemented and discussions and debates continue to reveal additional options that may make schools safer. Read on…
A commercial building is an investment, and every component that increases its value is worth considering. Windows benefit your tenants and retail operators as much as they benefit your bottom line. So, how do you upgrade a facility in a way that will pay for itself in the long run? Sun controlling window film is one of the most cost…
School safety has always been a concern for educators as well as parents, but a rise in on-campus attacks has made protecting students, teachers, and administrators more of a priority than ever before. No discussion about school security would be complete without discussing physical improvements that can be made to existing buildings. Whether you’re an administrator, an educator, or a…