Why Tint Home Windows?

Living in a hot climate like Houston can drive up your energy costs. If your air conditioner is running all the time, window tinting can offer a quick and easy solution to improve energy efficiency and privacy.

BENEFITS OF TINTING

• Energy efficiency and savings in warm and cold weather.
• Comfort from creating even temperatures near windows.
• Sun protection to keep furniture and carpets from fading.
• Skin protection from blocking UVA and UVB, the equivalent of SPF 1,000 sunscreen.
• Daytime privacy through tint and one-way mirroring.
• Glare reduction for computers and TVs.
• Safety. The film can hold shards together when glass is broken, which can also hinder break-ins.
• Outside noise reduction.
• Darkening spaces that are too often too sunny.
• Curb appeal.

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Homeowners typically use curtains, blinds, shutters, or other types of window covering to reduce glare in their homes. But there is a more efficient way, namely window film. Window film, otherwise known as window tint, is an energy-efficient way to keep your home comfortable by applying a transparent sheet of film to glass.

​SOLAR HEAT REJECTION

Solar is often recommended if improving energy efficiency is the primary reason for tinting your windows. It’s thicker than decorative film but thinner than security film and it reflects or absorbs up to 99% of UV rays from the sun. This regulates the temperature in the room, leaving them cool in the summer and warm in winter, prevents the fading of furniture and flooring, reduces glare, and improves efficiency and comfort. Most solar tint is sold in neutral tones, such as copper and silver.

SECURITY WINDOW FILM

If your biggest reason for tinting your windows is to deter burglars or reduce storm damage, security film is the best option. Security films are typically clear or silver and they’re the thickest of all the window tints. They don’t absorb or reflect heat, and in the event of a disaster or home invasion, they prevent the window from shattering completely. The window can hold out longer and you won’t deal with dangerous shards of glass all over your floor.

Depending on the tint you choose, you could enjoy benefits like daytime privacy, skin protection from UV damage, and fading or discoloration of your furniture, paint, and flooring. With security film, your window tint can discourage break-ins and lowers the risk of the glass shattering during a storm.

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