Install the Gila "bronze" film on the outside of your windows. It will
reduce the incoming sunlight but you can still see out. If you don't like
the results, you can easily remove (and reuse) the film. Follow the
instructions carefully.

"The Other Funk" wrote in message
news:HPKGe.12080$QX2.10175@trndny01...
While I do searches of this newsgroup and Goggle, I thought I would ask
for
options here.
Not a home question but rather a small business. I have large windows in
the
front of my store approximately 15 x 11 that receives the morning sun
which
overwhelms the AC. I can't upgrade the AC and the landlord won't.
Considering the costs, I really can't blame him, he really is a nice guy.
Add in the summer commercial electric rates, I have to do something.
So I am considering installing Gila window film . I am considering the
light
gray or the light neutral. My questions a
1. How much visible light will it block? Numbers and opinions are welcome.
There is an ordinance about how much of the windows can be blocked. Plus,
I
want people on the outside to see that customers are sitting in the store.
I
really don't have a great concern about seeing out . I have a competitor
right across the street, de-emphasizing him is not a bad thing..
2. My signage could use a bit more contrast so is the color noticeable
from
the outside? Especially the gray. I realize that this is contradictory to
number 1 but that is the way it is.
3. Right now there is no awning on front of the store which will change
the
amount the amount of light coming in the window. I wonder how dark the
film
will look in shadow.
The awning isn't planned for the immediate future. Long story and
completely
out of my control.
Anything else I should know or is there another solution?
TIA
Bob - real email is bob (at) moondoggiecoffee.com