Window tinting has becoming very popular process these days
. It not only provides energy efficiency to your home but also provides a look and style that is hard to get with regular windows. Window tinting has been around for years but has recently become more popular as heating costs rise.
The most common form of window tinting or window film application is the use of a product called solar window film. Solar window film is a transparent coating that is applied to the inside of the window pane. Depending on the level of shading in the film, it could be used as privacy tool allowing people from the inside of the house to look outside, but not allowing people from the outside to look into your house. You can also use tinting to lower sun glare that occurs during certain periods of the day.
The biggest benefit from window tinting is the energy savings. In the wintertime a tinted window will allow solar heat in but will not allow the warm air out. Insulating films can help you retain 60% of your home seats during the winter months. The reverse effect in the summertime is also true. In the summer months, tinting will keep the hot air from entering your cool home. Some other benefits include the blockage of UV rays. Over time these rays will fade carpeting, walls, furniture, and curtains. Blocking these UV rays will extend the life of those items. High-quality films can block in upwards of 99% of ultraviolet rays from entering your home and causing damage.
Applying solar window film is not a difficult process however it is important that you follow all the steps necessary to avoid ruining the product. Most homeowners tend to have a professional install completed since ideal temperature conditions are required for a proper installation of the film.
These days with energy costs spiraling out of control it only makes sense to apply window tinting to your house windows. Since the overall process is relatively cheap, it will pay for itself many times over in the return of lower energy costs. It also provides a different look and feel for your home all while protecting the contents inside of it.