Northern Liberties Window Film for Lofts, Condos and 2nd Street

Window Film for Condo Associations in Northern Liberties

Much of Northern Liberties' housing is in condo buildings, both new construction and older industrial buildings converted to units. That means many owners need association approval before film goes on the glass. Boards usually care about one thing: that the building does not end up with a patchwork of mirrored windows next to clear ones.

We can help a board pick one or two approved films that owners can choose from, so each request does not need its own review. Neutral heat control and clear UV films are the easy ones to approve, since they change little from the outside. Associations also sometimes treat common areas, such as lobbies, fitness rooms and roof deck enclosures, all at once.

Heat Control Film for Northern Liberties Factory Lofts

The old factory, brewery and warehouse buildings that became lofts here have big window openings, high ceilings and a lot of exposed brick. In summer, the sunny side of those buildings heats up fast because the windows are oversized and the brick holds warmth into the evening. Heat control film cuts the solar gain coming through the glass so the unit warms more slowly. In an open loft where the bedroom area sits by a window, a frosted section can be added to the same window to separate sleeping space from the street view.

Some converted buildings still have older steel-frame or single-pane windows. Those are good candidates for film that also slows heat loss in winter, which is something we discuss if the unit runs cold near the glass from December through February. Low-e film is the usual product for that job.

Storefront and Bar Window Film on 2nd Street

North 2nd Street is the neighborhood's main strip of bars, restaurants and shops, with more around the Piazza and Liberty Lands. Ground-floor businesses here deal with late crowds, sidewalk tables in good weather and windows that need to look inviting while still protecting the room behind them. On summer weekends, every one of those windows is on display.

Security film is a common request for bar and restaurant glass, since it keeps broken panes together after an impact. Anti-graffiti film on door glass and lower panes protects against scratches and tags. Frosted film with a cut logo works for restrooms, kitchens and back offices that face the street.

• Security film on bar fronts facing the Piazza and 2nd Street
• Clear tag-resistant film on entry doors
• Frosted logo film for street-facing back rooms
• Solar film for sidewalk-facing dining rooms

Privacy Film for Units Above Northern Liberties Businesses

Many residents live in mixed-use buildings with a bar, gym or restaurant below and another building's windows a short distance away. Privacy comes up constantly, especially on the lower residential floors where people on the sidewalk or patio can see in at night. Crowd noise drifts up from the street, and so do sight lines.

Frosted and patterned films handle bathrooms and bedrooms. Daytime privacy films that let you see out but keep people from seeing in work for living rooms, with shades taking over after dark. We explain the difference before you pick, since the wrong film for a night-time problem is a common regret.