3M solar window film was installed by Guardian Bastille at the Lincoln Dog Track facility in Lincoln, Rhode Island. This commercial entertainment venue window film project reduced solar heat gain and improved guest comfort across the facility’s large glass viewing areas — delivering a better experience for patrons while lowering energy costs for the venue.
The property has a long history in Rhode Island — it opened in 1947 as Lincoln Greyhound Park, later operated for years as Twin River Casino following the end of live greyhound racing in the state, and today does business under the Bally’s banner. Guardian Bastille’s solar film installation covers the grandstand-level glass, where floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the track and define the open sightlines of the dining and viewing areas.
3M Solar Window Film at an Entertainment Venue
Entertainment venues with large glass facades face significant solar heat gain challenges — particularly in viewing areas, dining spaces, and concourses where guests spend extended time near windows. At the Lincoln Dog Track, south- and west-facing glass generated heat gain that made these areas uncomfortable during afternoon and evening events, driving up cooling costs and reducing the guest experience.
3M solar window film was specified to reject solar heat, reduce glare, and improve comfort across the venue’s glass areas without altering the open, light-filled aesthetic that defines the space.
3M Solar Window Film Performance Benefits
Solar Heat Rejection — Reduces heat gain in viewing areas, dining spaces, and concourses — lowering cooling costs and improving guest comfort.
Glare Reduction — Reduces glare on screens, racing surfaces, and dining areas — improving the viewing experience for guests.
99% UV Protection — Protects interior finishes, seating, and furnishings from UV fading.
Maintained Appearance — The film is essentially invisible — the venue’s open, glass-heavy design is fully preserved.
Installation at an Active Entertainment Venue
Guardian Bastille scheduled the Lincoln Dog Track installation during non-event periods to avoid any disruption to operations. The installation team worked efficiently to complete the project between events, ensuring the venue was ready for guests on schedule.
Project Scope
The grandstand features multiple levels of continuous glass overlooking the racetrack, from ground-floor concourses to upper-level dining and clubhouse seating — a scale of glazing typical of mid-century racetrack and entertainment architecture. That much exposed glass, most of it facing south and west, generated significant solar heat gain across the building throughout the day. Guardian Bastille’s installation team worked level by level to apply 3M solar window film across the full grandstand glass line, delivering consistent heat rejection and appearance across every viewing area without altering the clean sightlines the original structure was designed around.
Results: Guest Comfort and Energy Savings
- Reduced solar heat gain — lower cooling costs across the venue
- Improved guest comfort in viewing areas and dining spaces
- Glare reduction for better viewing and dining experiences
- 99% UV protection for interior finishes and seating
- Installation completed between events — zero disruption to operations
Commercial Window Film for Entertainment Venues in Rhode Island
Guardian Bastille delivers commercial window film for entertainment venues, hospitality facilities, casinos, and public venues across Rhode Island and New England — from historic grandstands to modern gaming floors. Contact us to discuss 3M solar window film for your venue. Learn more at 3M.com.
