Energy costs have been steadily on the rise year after year, impacting the bottom line of businesses. As a business owner, I’m sure you would love to see lower energy bills, but never running the air conditioner or heater is just not smart business sense. Everyone loves to save money and live more comfortably. Knowing how to improve the energy efficiency of your building can help.
Your business and your commercial building may not only be home to you and your employees, but can also be place where members of the community (your customers) frequent. If your business is serving the general public, you want the surroundings to be not only functional, but also comfortable and safe, so that customers will visit more often and stay longer to enjoy your services. Safe and comfortable environments also make work places more productive, leading to happier employees and less absenteeism – which is all good news for your bottom line.
BB Commercial Solutions® (BBCS) offers window covering solutions that help make business environments more energy efficient by maintaining temperatures, as temperature can greatly impact how customers and employees respond.
Although these examples may sound a bit extreme, they’re really not. Many business owners haven’t thought to take sunlight control seriously and it may inadvertently be having a negative effect on your business, minimizing comfort, slowing productivity, and increasing expenses.
Solar shades block hot and harmful UV rays to ensure customers will have a pleasurable dining experience while enjoying the outside view The right window coverings can make your business more energy efficient
Many modern buildings have walls of windows to let in beneficial sunlight, providing a positive powerful effect on health, impacting mood, alertness and sleep habits. However, an expanse of windows can also generate excessive heat during the hot summer months and cold, chilly environments during the winter, driving up energy costs as you strive to maintain a comfortable temperature in your building year round.
The U.S. Department of Energy projects that heat gain and loss can be reduced by 25% with window treatments that are properly designed to be energy saving. By neutralizing temperatures with window coverings, it will lessen the need of running the heat and air conditioning, saving on energy costs. By blocking sun and glare, reducing temperature exchanges from the outside, and protecting furniture, artwork, equipment, products and inventory from harmful UV rays, your workplace will become more energy efficient.
A variety of window treatments improve energy efficiency include:Solar Shades block up to 99% of sun’s heat and glare and are one of the best ways to reduce energy costsRoller Shades have room-darkening properties, are easy to use, and come in infinite choices of colors and fabrics to match the décor and style of your businessWindow film and tinting significantly cuts energy costs, provides UV protection, privacy, and added securityBlinds from BB Commercial Solutions block the sun when they are closed, and are flame retardant and certified green to meet commercial business standardsShutters are extremely insulating and super stylish, and can be custom made to fit specially shaped windowsDrapes can be light filtering or room darkening to block the sun. They add style, privacy and extra insulation to your windows.
Each of these window covering solutions can improve the energy efficiency of your business when used as a stand-alone window treatment or paired together. For added efficiency, motorized blinds and shades provide effortless protection from the sun’s heat and glare, as they can be set on timers to open and close at desired times of the day, or on sensors that automatically respond to temperatures.
Graphic shades provide exceptional branding for your business excellent light-filtering protection BBCS: North America’s leader in commercial window coverings
Whether you have only one storefront, or have a national chain of stores, BBCS is your one-stop shop for commercial window treatments. We have over 1,000 authorized commercial window coverings specialists throughout the U.S. and Canada that can service all your locations and ensure consistency and quality.
Talk with a BB Commercial Solutions professional today about which products are the best solution for your commercial and business needs by calling (866) 279-3253 or by filling out the inquiry form at www.bbcommercialsolutions.com .
*BBCS products vary in their energy efficiency, anti-microbial, fire retardant and green make-up. Inquire with your BBCS consultant for more information.
