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Window Film Types and Benefits
April 15, 20229 Benefits of Home Window Tinting
Residential window tint can offer many benefits and advantages for heat blocking, security, and aesthetics.
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.
There are many benefits to adding window film to your home’s windows. Read on to discover 9 reasons why you should consider home window film.
1. Energy Conservation
You may have noticed that with untinted windows, some rooms in your home may get warmer than others when sunlight enters through the windows. This can be uncomfortable in the hot summer months while keeping your home’s temperature inconsistent.
One of the main advantages of adding window film to your home is to save on energy bills. The temperature inside your home raises when heat from the sun penetrates through traditional glass windows. You minimize air conditioner use with window tint, as sunlight and heat are blocked, and your home’s internal temperature stays at a lower temperature.
Additionally, films can keep heat inside, keeping your home warmer throughout the chilly winter months and reducing your need for heating. The end result is a substantial decrease in energy consumption, which helps lower expensive electricity costs.
2. Protect Furniture From Fading
UV rays from the sun are one of the main causes of damage to furniture, floors, artwork, etc. But did you know that up to 99.9% of UV rays get blocked with window film?
You ultimately increase the lifetime of your possessions by reducing fading, which minimizes discolorization, replacement costs and maintenance on your furniture.
3. Increase Curb Appeal
Your home is an investment, not just a place where you live with your family. So let your home stand out in the neighborhood with increased curb appeal! By adding window tint, you automatically increase the value of your home. Window tints create an aesthetic and provide protection with less maintenance for years to come.
4. Security
The safety of you and your family in your home is something each homeowner thinks about. Breaking the glass and climbing through the window is a common way for burglars to enter your home.
Having window film is a major advantage when it comes to security, as it makes entry more difficult for intruders by holding the glass in place for longer. The few additional seconds it takes for intruders to enter your home could be enough time for you or your alarm to notify authorities, give you enough time to react, or even scare the burglars away.
5. Safety
Window film can also protect against natural disasters such as wind, storms, tornadoes, and minor accidents such as neighborhood kids hitting a baseball into your window. Should an accident or natural disaster occur, the glass will be held together for longer by the window film. This will then decrease the chances of an injury.
6. Glare Reduction
We’ve all experienced the blinding glare from the sun on a tv screen or computer screen, affecting our view. Usually, when this happens, we have to close the curtains or blinds to block out the sunlight, leaving us in a darker room.
Installing window film blocks the blinding light from the sun. It reduces the annoying glare that enters your home at certain times of the day, allowing only natural light into your home. With reduced glare, your eyes will have less strain, and your vision will be more comfortable.
7. Less Maintenance
A great advantage to window film is that they are low maintenance. Low maintenance results in fewer fingerprint markings and water spots that streak. Window film is water- and scratch-resistant, so you spend less time cleaning your windows.
It’s important to note that different window films have different properties, and each type should be cleaned differently. If you’re unsure how to clean your window film, be sure to contact us for more information.
8. Increased Privacy
Privacy is important to everyone, so increased privacy in a home becomes a priority. Window film can limit how much can be seen from outside your home. Most light that hits tinted windows bounces back, creating a mirror-like effect that makes it more challenging to see inside your home.
Privacy films come in various colors and designs and can also be decorative. You have many options available to choose from, including opaque frosted, stained glass, or etched patterns. For homeowners who want to strengthen the safety of the glass without changing its appearance, transparent films are also an option.
9. Window Film Is an Investment
One of the few home improvements you can make that will genuinely save you money is window film! You will notice a great reduction on your heating and cooling bill!
Window film comes with a warranty, with the warranty duration depending on its type or manufacturer. Each manufacturer’s window film warranty policies are unique while having some similarities.
Speak with a MiraTint representative to learn more about limited lifetime warranties and specific film warranties!
Window film is an easy and quick technique to give your home long-lasting value. Over the long term, home window film is an investment that pays off!
Get Home Window Film Installed Today!
There are many advantages to home window tint, and no matter what reason you want it installed, there is a wide variety for you to choose from.
Our team will walk you through the steps to help you choose the right window film for your needs. Installation is quick and easy so trust us to get the job done right the first time!
For more information on window film for your residential or commercial property, contact us today to get an obligation-free quote.
We’re here for all your home window film needs! If you have any questions, just ask!
