Home Tinting Benefits

Consumers are typically unfamiliar with the window tint industry and how adding film to their own home windows has many different benefits. This article describes some of the reasons why people tint their windows and how it can save you money!

Heat and Light Control

Primarily, people tint their windows because there is too much light or heat coming into the room. Or both. If you've ever had light stream through an eastern facing window in the morning or heat build up during the afternoon through a western one, it can be quite aggravating. While sunlight is blinding and decreases visibility, both looking in and out of the window, heat makes rooms uncomfortable and increases energy use while running air conditioners and fans. Adding window tint, such as the Premium Dual Reflective 05%, can reduce heat by as much as 85%, and light by as much as 95%! All films usually offer 99% UV protection as well, which prevents fading of carpet, wood, furniture and more. These factors translate into a more comfortable room, and more importantly a reduction in energy bills.

Reducing Energy Bills

When you consider all the factors that may heat up a home, such as exposure, type of windows, occupancy level and more, they add up fast. Lowering your thermostat or running it half as often as a result of window tinting really adds up when the energy bill comes.

Tax Rebates

Most utility companies offer energy rebates based on the amount of square footage you tint on your home. Often, the amount you save can pay for the cost of installation in about two years.

Privacy and Style

This is one of the biggest requests for customers, who want privacy but do not want to hassle with the installation and bulkiness of blinds or shades. Adding dark or reflective film makes it difficult for people to see inside, but allows you to still see out. Not only that, it adds flare and design to the exterior of your home.

Professional installation companies are all over the country and use films such as Hanita and Axis. Even better, the new and growing trend is to do it yourself and save even more money. WindowTint.com has a full line of professional window films, tools, and how-to dvds to get you started.

--Nathan Kowalski, DIY WindowTint Professional