Window tinting may look cool, or help to modernize the look of a car, truck, or service vehicle, or your home and business. However, there is a science behind window tinting, how it works, and why its benefits can improve the quality of your life.
First and foremost, window tinting was designed to block ultraviolet (UV) rays. In addition to hurting your eyes, causing headaches/migraines (more …
Sunlight is a known migraine trigger, which is why window film can help migraine sufferers. In addition to triggering migraines, harsh sunlight exacerbates migraines and headaches, making it painful or even impossible to drive, keep the shades open in your home, or go to work.
There are several reasons why direct sunlight triggers migraines or makes an existing migraine or headache worse.
Window tint comes in multiple options, varying in the types of materials or chemicals used to coat the underlying, transparent film – including ceramic and carbon. These tint layers change the exterior aesthetic, as well as the tint’s performance. Of course, products also range in price, depending on the strength and durability of the layer’s attributes.
So, while dyed window tint works well and is the most affordable option on the market, other products such as ceramic and carbon …
Up until the past 10 years or so, the majority of window tinting products were dyed or metallicized to provide all of the benefits window tinting offers for buildings, cars, and homes. Now, newer products have entered the market – and at notably higher price points. It’s important to learn about the pros and cons of each as you determine which window tint product makes the most sense for the application and your budget.
In this post, we’re exploring …
Window tinting is a specific type of window treatment that changes the shade of the window’s glass, reducing the amount of sunlight that can enter your home. Window tinting installation consists of applying a film directly onto the glass.
Knowing some of the largest benefits of tinted windows makes it easier for you to decide if they are the right choice for your property.
Different types of window tinting will have a different application process. Most …
California has one of the highest electricity rates, making it one of the priciest states to live in. In January 2019, residential rates averaged 18.32 cents per kilowatt-hour.
Granted, Californians use the least amount of electricity (6,536 kWh per person in 2016). But that still means each consumer pays almost $1,200 a year for electricity alone!
So, it’s no wonder that the state was the first ever to include window film use into its building code. And it’s …
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