If you follow college football, you’ve probably seen the loads of press received by the University of Oregon’s brand new $68 million dollar football facility. The 145,000 square-foot Hatfield-Dowlin Complex that now rests beside the notoriously energetic Autzen Stadium contains meeting spaces, instructional rooms, multiple fitness centers, state-of-the-art locker rooms, plush offices, dining facilities, lounges,…
When it gets too hot or cold in a room, the first thing people do is head for the thermostat. Every time that dial is turned, it costs money. Most of us consider our windows to be a source of light and living space awareness, but give little thought to how a window’s insulation value…
Portland, Ore.— Pacific Window Tinting’s co-owner Jared Gray was recently named the 2012 North American Dealer of the Year by Panorama, Solar Gard’s premium line of window film. The award was given during Solar Gard’s annual National Dealer Meeting in Orlando, Florida in March….
Do you ever find yourself worrying about being robbed or vandalized while away from your home or business? When you go to sleep at night do you wonder if your family and possessions are safe from a late night intruder? It’s safe to say we all do, but simply worrying about these kinds of things…
We all have a pretty good idea of what window film does – it keeps the sun out – the heat, glare and harmful UV rays. Right? Well, there are many other applications and uses for window film. On a tint install in Portland we were resolving a problem I had never encountered before. This…
Window tinting to protect your wood The mention of fading furniture often calls to mind upholstered pieces like your couch, sectional, or favorite chair in the living room. However, prolonged exposure to UV light can greatly damage your beautiful wood furniture, too. Oil-based or water-based products that penetrate the wood fibers can maintain their look….
With so many styles and options available these days, having a window tint professionally installed throughout your Portland home or office can do so much more than perform a practical service alone. Yes, a window tint can stop those ruinous UV rays from beating into your building all day long, keeping your expensive furniture and…
Anyone who has ever had the unfortunate experience of cleaning up or repairing acts of vandalism on their property knows how frustrating and expensive it can be. Sadly, fragile glass is often a prime target for a graffiti “artist” or vandal looking to make a point or spread a message. This can be especially true…
We consider ourselves very lucky when we see the Sun here in Portland, Oregon. In order to take full advantage of this rare event (and get valuable Vitamin D!) we like to make sure that we have plenty of large windows to soak it up while we can. Whether at school, work, or home, our…
We may not see the most extreme temperatures here in Portland, Oregon but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t get HOT when summer rolls in. Many home and business owners are forced to make the difficult decision between the comfort of air conditioning and its high cost, or fanning the sweat off of their foreheads with…
