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Window Film and the Weather

by | Jun 14, 2016 | , | 0 Comments

There are several good reasons why residential window film is recommended especially during the hottest and coldest months of the year. Higher Energy Prices In today’s world, the cost of supplying energy to homes has continued to increase, which has homeowners...

Why is Old Window Glass Wavy?

by | Apr 29, 2016 | | 0 Comments

In this modern day, many people may not have noticed that window glass is that different from the past. For some who still love the antiquity, people usually ask why old window glass is wavy. If you happen to have one old window, try putting it beside a modern glass...

The Glass Guide: The Types of Glass

by | Apr 25, 2016 | | 0 Comments

If you plan on getting your windows tinted, it's helpful to know what glass is, where it comes from and how it is manufactured. Some people may assume glass - which comprises a broad variety of types of glass - is a modern invention, not realizing that it's been...

Shapes, Styles and Names of New Home Windows!

by | Mar 25, 2016 | | 0 Comments

Windows are one of the best ways to allow natural light into your home during the daylight hours or let a cool breeze wash over your home. There are a lot of styles to choose from - from more traditional styles to thoroughly modern appointments - and picking the right...

5 Myths About Residential Window Tinting

by | Feb 22, 2016 | | 0 Comments

Despite the fact that residential window tinting provides a whole host of benefits for you and your home, some people still buy into the many myths and misconceptions that are floating around. Don't let these five myths about residential window tinting stop you from...

A Brief History of Window Film

by | Jan 26, 2016 | | 0 Comments

The concept of widow film can be traced to the 1960's, when it was mainly used to control solar heating in cars. Window film was found to be capable of reflecting solar radiation back from a window, thereby preventing the inside surfaces from warming up, after being...

Window Film vs Window Tinting

by | Dec 28, 2015 | | 0 Comments

From reduced glare to lower energy bills, professional window tinting and window film both bring a number of benefits to homeowners in Northern California. The choice between film and tinting depends largely on personal preference, so as you weigh your options, be...

Common Residential Window Film Terms

by | Oct 23, 2015 | | 0 Comments

Window film and tinting can do so much for your home. It can increase your home's value, protect your home from harmful rays and can keep those outside from seeing in. While there are many reasons to have residential window tinting and film installed, to derive the...

Window Film and Earthquake Safety

by | Oct 20, 2015 | | 0 Comments

With all of the benefits that window film offers to homeowners and businesses - energy efficiency, glare reduction and lower utility bills being a few - it's amazing that more people haven't embraced window film in their homes. Fortifying Your Home  This is even more...

Does UV Protection Fade Over Time?

by | Sep 21, 2015 | | 0 Comments

Protection from Ultra Violet (UV) rays from tinted windows will last as long as the window's tinted film remains in good condition. Top-quality products are supposed to last from ten years to a lifetime maintaining their efficacy for UV protection. Tinted windows are...