Window film provides much to the consumer. It supplies personal and property protection from the sun and also adds safety and security if the glass were to ever be broken. The way window films work is closely related to local weather conditions, building positioning, window sizes, and exterior standing conditions and with rising energy costs, window film is becoming a very valuable investment for commercial and residential owners. There are a vast variety of window films on the market, each manufactured to meet different needs.
The IWFA (International Window Film Association) has conducted much research as to what benefits window film has to offer. Check out their results below:
All window films typically offer:
- Up to 99% Ultraviolet (UV) light reduction resulting in:
- Significant fade protection for furniture, carpet, draperies, wood, etc.
- Reduced fabric/textile deterioration
- Reduced exposure to UV radiation, which has been linked to certain cancers.
- Increased shatter resistance resulting in:
- Increased peace of mind
- Increased safety for family & friends
- Natural disasters such as violent storms, earthquake, high winds, etc.
- Vandalism, terrorist bombings, smash & grab, etc.
- Scratching/graffiti (glass tagging) on exterior windows, restroom mirrors, elevator doors and glass, and similar flat/smooth surfaces
- Accidental abrasion and product deterioration from normal cleaning
- Hazy appearance typical with plastic type materials
- Good performance in all climates
- Increased comfort
- Reduced air conditioning costs
- Reduced HVAC equipment wear and tear/maintenance
- Increased fade resistance
- Glare reduction
- Daytime privacy
- Attractive accent to home and business windows
- Lower energy demands from utilities resulting in:
- Lower overall energy costs
- Decreased demand for new power generating facilities
- Decreased environmental emissions
Nice overview. I perform window tinting in McKinney, and I strongly believe it's important to hire a professional tinter as opposed to getting a "do it yourself" kit... that is, if quality is important to you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for checking out our blog! Your right, going with a professional install is always the better route! You can't beat a lifetime of quality!
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