ClimatePro recently finished the installation of exterior window film at the Lakeport Courthouse in Lakeport, California. The project required a high-performance solar control solution to reduce heat and glare while improving daytime privacy without compromising outward visibility.
As a major public facility in Lake County, the Lakeport Courthouse requires a focus on both occupant comfort and building performance. The window film was applied to the outer surface of the glass, allowing ClimatePro to improve the building’s windows without interfering with activities inside.
Reducing Solar Heat and Glare
Although large areas of glass can provide plenty of daylight, they can also let in solar heat and cause uncomfortable glare. Exterior-applied film can reject up to 77% of total solar energy, depending on the type of glass used, while reducing glare by nearly 80%. It also blocks 99% of the ultraviolet radiation. In a public building used every day, reducing solar exposure can create a more comfortable environment for employees and visitors while also decreasing demand on air conditioning systems.
Daytime Privacy Without Closing Off the View
The film has a dual-reflective design that creates a more reflective exterior while keeping the interior less reflective. This arrangement maintains daytime privacy from the outside without making the inside spaces feel enclosed or greatly restricting views through the glass. The building’s neutral appearance also gives the windows a more uniform exterior finish, giving the building a more modern look without replacing the existing glass.
Why Exterior Window Film Made Sense for This Project
Exterior window film is often a practical option for commercial and public buildings when interior access is difficult or disruptive. It can be fitted from the exterior and is designed for architectural glazing systems, enabling improved solar performance without the cost of a window replacement.
The Lakeport Courthouse gained several advantages from this installation, including reduced solar heat, less glare, daytime privacy, protection from ultraviolet radiation, and a more even look across the building’s glass.
Window Film for Commercial and Public Buildings
ClimatePro provides commercial and government buildings and public facilities across Northern California with solar control, privacy, safety, decorative, and specialty window films. We bring more than 45 years of experience and have more five-star Google reviews than all other Bay Area window film companies combined. ClimatePro helps building owners and facility managers improve the performance of their existing glass without the cost and disruption of replacing the windows altogether. Get a free estimate today at 707.755.7337 or get started online here.
