Flat Glass Window Tinting Automotive window tinting is very popular, but it isn’t the only window tinting around. Flat glass architectural window tinting is very common in commercial space and growing in residential areas. There are many benefits for each that quickly outweigh the cost of installation. Below are the benefits of flat glass window tinting for both residential and commercial use. Residential Energy Savings. Having tinted windows on your house allows for a heat reduction in your home that is caused by the sun from UV rays. In summer months, the sun can be relentless and cause homes to increase in temperature, causing the air conditioning to run. Adding a window tint film can help control the temperature of your home and reduce those hot spots that are caused by sun rays that make the air conditioning turn on. Many times, people leave their shades closed during the summer to help prevent the hot spots caused by the windows allowing sun rays to penetrate the house. Although window shades can help, having tinted windows can allow for your home to function efficiently while being able to look out the window and enjoy the daylight. Check out our Energy Savings Calculator Depending on when your home was built, it could still have the original windows from the build. Original windows are not bad, but they may not be energy efficient. Typically, windows are changed due to inefficiency, deterioration or damage. While window tinting cannot help with deterioration or damage, it can help with efficiency without having to replace the whole window. Time and money are saved, in addition to adding value to your home. Increased Safety. Adding a layer of film on the back of glass transforms the glass to become shatter-proof. Therefore, the glass can withstand storms and natural disaster such as earthquakes. Whether the tint is clear colored, the adhesive binds the glass together to prevent shattering. Commercial Increased Tenant Satisfaction. If you are in the real estate industry and have properties that you lease out, then having flat glass window tints on your buildings windows can help increase tenants’ satisfaction and can help you increase cost the cost of rent. Tinting your building means that your tenants will experience less glare from the sun. It is common for the architecture of large commercial buildings have windows from the top to the bottom of the wall. In that case, having tinted windows will allow the architecture to still stand out, without having tenants complain about the glare that comes through the windows. Of course, using shades can have a similar impact, but do not look as sophisticated and is impractical for the windows towards the top of the wall. Plus, tinted windows increase the aesthetics and style of buildings which can help raise rent prices to next time there is space available.
Energy Efficient. Similarly, to residential homes, commercial buildings are proven to be more energy efficient with tinted windows. The window tints provide a protect from the UV rays that the sun projects. By blocking those rays, it prevents the building from heating up due to the intense summer sun. Often times with large commercial buildings, there are more windows and taller windows than residential homes. Therefore, the sun has a greater ability to impact the commercial space due to large amounts of windows. Adding window film can prevent windows creating hot spots that drive up energy bills. Check out our Energy Savings Calculator Provides Privacy to Clients. If your office space is used as a store front or to meet with clients, then having tinted windows is imperative. No matter if a customer is shopping for a new bed or meeting a lawyer about a court case, customers appreciate privacy. Tinted windows resemble two-way mirrors in which you can see out of the tints very well from the inside, but it is difficult to see through the tint from the outside. Reduce Glare, Increase Comfortability. There is always that time of the day when the sun hits your window in the right spot and you can’t be in a certain area. And maybe that’s happened during one of your meetings with a client and you couldn’t look at their face anymore because the sun was glaring in from behind. Having window film applied to the building will help reduce glares as the film protects against UV rays. This will allow you to know every space is usable at all times of the day, instead of working around the glare. This will increase comfortability for you and your clients that visit, and increase productive work spaces.
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5/4/2018 10:06:40 am
It's great that this article talks about how you can block UV rays with window tinting, which can help you reduce the heat in your home. This would be a great way to save money on energy costs and keep your house at a comfortable temperature. When getting window tinting, you'd probably want to consider the level that you want so that you can block as many UV rays as possible while also keeping your house at the brightness level that you want. 6/11/2018 09:55:39 pm
That's interesting that having tinted windows in a business helps clients feel that they have privacy since people can't see inside but they can see outside. It never really occurred to me that having tinted windows would make such a difference no matter what kind of business it is, but the more I think about it the more I agree with that statement. If I were in a business with tinted windows I'd feel more secure since I know people couldn't be watching me shop from the outside. 7/5/2018 03:51:44 am
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My sister was thinking about getting a window tinting. She wants to learn about the various benefits of getting this done will be. It would make her happy to know that this is a wonderful way to reduce glare and protect you against UV rays. 8/13/2018 09:15:14 am
I really liked what you said about this being able to help with keeping the house cool which will help make it more energy efficient. I have been looking for ways to improve the efficiency of our home. It would be really interesting to see how much this will help us. 8/15/2018 05:59:54 pm
You got me when you said that window tinting will help reduce the need to consume energy because it reduces the heat that enters the house, especially in the summer season. I might consider tinting the windows of the house after the renovation process then. After all, summers here are merciless. Thank you! 9/4/2018 08:39:55 am
My wife and I might install some new windows when we remodel our living room, so thanks for sharing this. I like your point about the adhesive in tinted windows can help keep you safe. If a window ever shattered, having a film to catch all the shards would be ideal. 9/17/2018 04:47:29 am
Great information. 9/25/2018 12:30:47 pm
I really liked what you said about how commercial buildings are proven to be more energy efficient with tinted windows, just like a residential home. I have windows in my living room that are large and face west, so they bring in a lot of sunlight. I'm considering getting them tinted, so thank you for talking about how window tints would provide protection from the UV rays that the sun projects. 10/17/2018 09:28:34 am
It's so cool that tinting your windows can help you save on energy, as the heat or cold is not able to escape or enter as easily. My home is on a hill, so sometimes the days can get pretty hot. It sounds like tinting my windows could help with that, so I'll be sure to give it a try. 12/14/2018 07:48:11 pm
Wow, I sure am glad that you mentioned how residential window tinting can address the hot spots in your home which makes your cooling system run more efficiently. We have been seeing a consistent spike in our energy bills every summer. I think applying residential tinting to our living room windows will be able to lower our bills significantly. 12/21/2018 03:01:35 pm
I have a few very large windows that look out into my front yard and I am thinking about getting the windows tinted so that I can enjoy time in the living room with my family without worrying about people being able to see into our house. I am glad that I found this article because I did not realize there are so many benefits of tinting besides security like the fact that it will save you energy because it helps to control the temperature of your home. This would be a huge benefit because it would be cost-effective in the long run because I can save money on my monthly energy bills. 1/25/2019 05:09:31 pm
I didn't realize that tinted windows could lead to increased tenant satisfaction for commercial buildings. My dad owns a few properties and is looking to renovate them. I'll recommend that he gets commercial window tinting done in order to have happier customers and energy efficiency. 1/30/2019 08:35:42 pm
The windows in my home aren't tinted. Now I do think it would be a good idea to get that done. The main reason why is that I'd save energy by keeping the heat out during the hot summer months. 5/1/2019 08:47:04 am
Your simplicity of presentation is motivating for learning. Please keep it up for your teeming followers I like what you said about investing in tinted windows in order to block out UB rays from the sun. I believe that replacing your windows every so often is critical in order to maintain the value of your home. My best friend wants to get his windows replaced, so I'll help him find a business that specializes in window replacement. 7/18/2019 08:47:38 am
I like how you said that energy efficiency is a benefit of tinting windows. My husband is always on the lookout for ways to conserve energy. We will have to look into something like this for our home. 8/2/2019 02:41:15 am
Damn informative and nicely defined!! Window films are amazing, these help in reducing energy cost, increasing air conditioning efficiency, will help reducing glare and fading of furnishings and floors. These window films also help in alleviating sun-damaging effects by blocking up to 99% of harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation and rejects up to 80% of the sun’s heat. So, I suggest one must go for window film installation. What is your opinion? Please share it. Thanks!! 8/14/2019 01:45:41 pm
I didn't realize that window tinting is extremely beneficial for buildings and not just cars! You make a great point that it provides an extra layer of privacy and safety. It would definitely give me peace of mind knowing that my glass is a lot more sturdy and shatter-proof because it will deter potential robbers or thieves. 1/22/2020 01:57:19 pm
I think it's awesome how you explained that window tint can stop the sun from heating up your house so much that your air conditioner uses more energy to control the temperature. It gets really hot where I live during the summer and my electric bill always goes up. I'm thinking I might get my windows tinted so that my bills stay low during the summer. 3/19/2020 07:23:35 am
It is interesting that you shared having our windows tinted is actually energy-efficient as it helps to reduce the amount of heat that is emitted from the sun's UV rays from entering our home. So, it is great that you highlighted how tinted windows can help reduce the number of hot spots in our homes, lowering the temperature and reduce our need to switch the A/C on. I will call for a residential window tint expert tomorrow and schedule an appointment soon. Leave a Reply. |
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