by Daystar | Aug 22, 2016 | Energy Efficiency, Residential Window Film, Window Tinting
Windows help the home’s interior feel spacious and allow in welcoming natural light. However, sunlight through windows can also heat the home up, significantly, which leads to higher cooling bills. According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, a home’s windows account for nearly 40% of unwelcome heat gain. In addition, sunlight fades home furnishings. Adding window tinting or sunscreens are two ways to reduce the sun’s glare and heat. Adding either is better than no protection at all, but …
by Daystar | Jun 14, 2016 | Energy Efficiency, Residential Window Film, Window Tinting
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 considering options to lessen monthly utility bills. While sealing cracks around doors and windows will help, as well as adding or replacing insulation, one area that has a direct effect on loss of energy are the windows.
With window …
by Daystar | Feb 22, 2016 | Residential Window Film, Window Tinting
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 getting your windows tinted, so you can experience the benefits for yourself:
Window tinting looks bad as it ages
If you think that tinted windows bubble and discolor after a few years of battling the sun, …
by Daystar | Jan 26, 2016 | Decorative Window Film, Residential Window Film
Decorating your home offers you the chance to personalize the space in which you live. You can make a generic space into a special place for you and your family to live and enjoy. Window treatments are naturally part of most interior decorating plans. What may not be part of your plan is window film. It is something, however, that you should consider when decorating your home.
The Reality of What Is on the Other Side of the Glass
Most …
by Daystar | Jan 26, 2016 | Residential Window Film
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 hit by direct sunlight. In so doing, they still allowed sufficient vision.
Window film was originally transparent. However, with the growing demand for privacy and aesthetic value, window film has since evolved to …
by Daystar | Dec 28, 2015 | Residential Window Film, Window Tinting
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 sure to consider what it is you want to get out of your windows.
Residential Window Tinting
Though window tinting is more common in commercial settings than in residential areas, there’s no reason why homes can’t also reap …
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