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With 2021 just getting underway, and many of us spending more time in our homes than ever, why not resolve to have a more comfortable and energy efficient home this year? While your home’s windows open your space to natural lighting, warmth and views of the outside world, there are also the downsides. Unfortunately these same windows also open you …
Benjamin Franklin once famously said “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.” More appropriate words cannot be said as it relates to having the windows tinted or filmed in your home. We wanted to write this article to shed some light on two very critical components of a quality home window film …
With so many people showing an interest in improving the energy efficiency and facility operations of their spaces, we thought you might find this article interesting. This article was posted in FacilitiesNet about the three ways that window film can improve facility operations. To summarize, the three ways are as follows: Reduces Energy Costs: When window film is installed, the …
Hopefully the title of this article has The Beatles tune playing in the back of your head. That is what I was thinking about when I sat down to write this article. Summer is coming, and with it, we have the long daylight hours with plenty of sun. While most of us look forward to this time of the year, …
If You Need to Reduce Glare and Harsh Light, Window Film Can Help! Most people think of window film or window tinting primarily as something that helps in the Summer. However, Winter is often the time when glare and harsh light become big issues. Is there a way to reduce glare, harsh light and improve home comfort while maintaining your …
Furnishing a home can be expensive. From flooring to furnishings, the costs can add up quick. With so much invested, doesn’t it make sense to take steps to protect that investment from sun fading? While we all love open and airy homes with lots of windows, the biggest threat to your floors and furnishings can be right outside those same …
There is no doubt that Summer now is a distant memory. The kids are fully engaged back in school and cooler temperatures have begun to arrive. As many people prepare to spend more time indoors, they often consider doing some projects around the house. Fall is a great time to take on a home improvement project. We recently read an …
In a recent question and answer segment of the Home & Garden section of The Washington Post, the author Jeanne Huber discussed how window film can be effective to help stop sun fading of furniture and floors. The person’s question was as follows: “My apartment — on the 12th floor, with southeast exposure — is wonderfully sunny. Plants do well, …
This is a nice article from EnlightenMe.com that discusses some of the pros and cons of home window tinting. One of the cons that is mentioned concerning your home being colder in the Winter is being addressed with the latest generation Low-E window films. These films are designed to keep your home cool in the Summer and warm in the …
Great article discussing green building trends and how a variety of window films fit into these trends. Window films would fall under the Passive Construction category discussed in the article. Modern window films can be used to reduce the need for heat in the Winter and air conditioning in the Summer. In addition, through the use of daylighting film technology, …