Have you considered the numerous benefits of window tint? Let us point out a few. There are several statistics that will actually matter to you when selecting a solution for your home. The important factors that will be of the most concern to you are: appearance , % glare reduction, % heat reduction, % UV rejection and emissivity. Let us explain these terms to you a bit.
- Appearance – The appearance of your home, from both the interior and exterior, is a high priority for homeowners. Maintaining and enhancing your home’s value is always a smart idea. Please be advised that there are a wide variety of films to fit all needs and provide an aesthetically pleasing and natural look to your home.
- Glare Reduction - Do you find yourself squinting while trying to look out your windows and view your lovely landscaping? Well, there’s a remedy for that! Did you know that glare can be reduced by 18% – 94% by applying tint to your residential windows? You could find yourself enjoying the view outside without having to squint!
- Heat Reduction – TSER (Total solar energy rejected). The higher the % associated with this number, the more heat that is reflected away from the window and, therefore, not allowed to enter your home. This will be particularly noticeable in the summer months in the form of reduced energy bills (up to as much as 20%) and increased comfort.
- UV Reduction – UV rays contribute to about 40% of the fading that occurs from sunlight entering your home through the windows. In order to protect your investments in your furnishings, window treatments, hardwood floors, carpeting and expensive oriental rugs, you need to minimize the amount of UV rays entering the home. Additionally, there is that extra bonus of filtering the UV rays (appearance 99%) from reaching your most precious ones – your family.
- Emissivity – this term refers to the insulating quality of the film. At a basic level, this means keeping the heat inside during the winter months and the air conditioning inside during the summer months. The window tint actually acts as insulation for the window, which results in more consistent and comfortable temperatures throughout your home.
To get started, contact us and we will schedule a convenient time to come to your home, discuss your needs and measure your windows. At that time, we will review various film selections with you and, together, we will select two or three samples to put on a window of your choice. The reason for this is simple: we want you to see how the tint looks and performs during the various times of the day and also at night. You can view the film from both the interior and exterior of your home to get a good feel for how it will enhance your home. Then, you can pick which one pleases you the most and we’ll get started on making your home more comfortable and energy efficient. In most cases, we can provide you with a detailed quote the same day and schedule a time for your installation. And, did we mention, all of our films come with a lifetime warranty!
We work exclusively with Llumar films for residential application. Llumar is an industry leader and manufactures high quality products, which is why we are proud to offer them to you. We reviewed many different products from other manufacturers so that we could offer only the best to you!
In summary, window tint/film applied to your residence can reduce your cooling/heating bills and can qualify you for up to $500 – $1500 in energy tax credit (2009 – 2011 tax years; Section 1121. Please review the preceding IRS link for details on this program as it is a great incentive to improve your home, become more environmentally friendly, and also save on your energy bills!