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8 Residential Window Film Facts

Homeowners are constantly looking for ways to save money on energy bills while protecting their investments. Residential window film allows you to do both by significantly slashing the amount of money you spend every month on heating and cooling, offering protection...

How is Window Film Tinted?

Glass was first used by the Roman Empire in 100 A.D. in houses and was in the 12th-century glazing was invented to cut down the glare of the sun. Fast forward to the 1960’s where window film was developed for its transparent benefits. This tinted film today is applied...

How Long Will Professionally Installed Window Film Last?

Window film can increase energy efficiency, reduce glare, and prevent harmful UV rays from fading your furniture and carpeting. If you’re considering tinted windows, you may wonder how long you can expect this film to last. The good news is that window film can last...

All About Anti-Graffiti Window Film

If you've been to Downtown Anywhere, you've seen graffiti. Recently, however, gentrification has pushed "taggers" into areas where graffiti was not typically seen. If you're business has been the target of vandals, be aware that graffiti is more than annoying; it can...

Window Tinting and Fading Furnishings

Everyone loves hot sunny days, but those bright rays of sunshine can easily cause permanent damage to fabrics, furnishings, drapes, works of art and wood floors in the home. Residential window tinting / film can prevent damage to your furniture by filtering out the...

The Elements Effects on Window Film and Tinting

In general, window film is polyester based and is applied to glass surfaces to reduce the heat intake of homes and buildings. Commercial and residential window film is used to add another dimension of appeal to buildings. In addition, these films provide protection...

Clear Window Film 101

Clear window film is a surprisingly useful and powerful way to adjust, reinforce, or update your existing windows. Surprisingly it is also far more economical than replacing your windows entirely, and the nature of clear window film means it can be easily applied to...