Decatur Window Film for Square Storefronts, Offices and Bungalows

Storefront Window Film Around the Decatur Square

The streets around the old DeKalb County Courthouse are lined with restaurants, bars, bookshops, boutiques and offices in older brick buildings and a few newer mixed-use blocks. Storefronts face every direction around the square, so some get morning sun and others get the late afternoon, along with heavy foot traffic on weekends and festival days.

Light solar film keeps dining rooms and shop floors comfortable without dimming the storefront, and clear UV film protects books, clothing and gifts sitting in the window. For older buildings, near-clear films keep the historic look intact. Security and anti-graffiti film are available for businesses that need them.

Window Film for Decatur Offices and Professional Practices

Law offices, design firms, therapists and medical practices fill upper floors and converted houses near the square and along Ponce de Leon and Clairemont Avenues. Older buildings often have big original windows that let in plenty of light and plenty of heat. Practices that see clients also want privacy at street level.

Glare film helps in work areas with screens, frosted film on lower sashes shields waiting and consult rooms, and decorative film on interior glass gives offices a finished look without construction.

• Glare film for upstairs offices
• Frosted film for therapy and medical practices
• Decorative film for interior office glass
• Clear UV film for older storefronts

Window Film for Decatur Bungalows and Historic Districts

Neighborhoods such as Oakhurst, Winnona Park and the streets around Agnes Scott College are full of Craftsman bungalows, cottages and foursquares with original windows, deep porches and mature trees. Decatur has its own historic preservation commission and locally designated districts, separate from the City of Atlanta's process.

Interior film that leaves original sashes untouched is the gentle option for these houses. We use clear and low-glare products so the house reads unchanged from the street, and we suggest owners in a local district confirm with the city's preservation staff before installing anything with visible tint.

Rear Additions and Modern Infill in Decatur

Many Decatur bungalows have been expanded at the back, and a number of lots have new modern-style houses with large windows. These additions often face the backyard with walls of glass and skylights that heat up fast in the afternoon.

Heat control film on the addition's glass, especially west and south panes and overhead glass, usually makes more difference than treating the original house. Newer windows are typically dual-pane low-E, so we choose film rated for that glass and check the warranty.

Agnes Scott, Schools and Civic Buildings in Decatur

Agnes Scott College's historic campus, Decatur's public and private schools, churches and civic buildings near the square all have large, often old windows. West-facing classrooms get hot and glaring in May and again in August and September, the months students are actually in those rooms.

Clear and light solar films improve comfort without changing the look of historic buildings, and glare film lets teachers keep blinds open for projectors. Summer and holiday breaks are the usual installation windows.