Everything You Need To Know About Residential Window Tinting

Tint To U Blogger • Feb 11, 2020

Residential window tinting is a great way to save money on cooling costs and improve the quality of life in your home.

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In the summer, the average high in Chicago, IL is over 80 degrees. Even if you have air conditioning, areas that have direct sunlight in your home can be hot to the touch and feel.

To combat this, you can get residential window tinting done for your home.

But did you know it comes with many more advantages? And that there's more than one type available?

In this article, we'll discuss what the types of residential window tinting are and how you can benefit from them.

What Are the Types of Residential Window Tinting?

In general, you'll find two types of residential window tints: UV and security. Read on to find out the differences between the two.

UV Window Film

As the name suggests, UV window film is made to keep UV light out of your home. In fact, it can repel up to 99% of UV light that comes in through your windows!

You may think this makes your windows look darker like sunglasses do, but this type of window film doesn't affect the coloring of your glass. This means you don't have to live inside a dark home when you get window tinting done.

Security Window Film

Security window film is designed to be resistant to both humans and nature. It's made of heavy-duty polyester so whether it's a burglar trying to smash your windows or a tree flying into your home, the chances of shattered glass flying everywhere will be decreased dramatically.

What Are the Benefits of Residential Window Tinting?

Now that you have an idea of what each type of residential window tinting is, we can move onto the benefits of them.

Here are the advantages you can enjoy when you invest in this type of protection. 

Reduce Glare

Have you ever been sitting in your home, trying to enjoy a good book on your e-reader or looking something up on your computer, but to your annoyance, the sun keeps getting in your eyes?

You can get rid of this problem with UV window tinting. This type of window film will reduce glare for digital screens so you won't have to strain to read comfortably. You'll also be able to enjoy watching your TV of all hours of the day without having to shift around or adjust the screen.

Reduce Fading in Your Home

While the look of natural sunlight can be nice in your home, unfortunately, it can be quite damaging to the contents within.

UV rays can do a number on various materials, including the ones found on your furniture, flooring, and artwork. Over time, you may find that patches of your couch or painting look lighter than the rest of the surface.

Not only does this look bad aesthetically, but it can also cause your belongings to deteriorate quicker than normal.

Because window film blocks more than 99% of UV rays, you can reduce fading in your home with it and protect your investments.

Protect Against Shattering Glass

If you live in an area that's prone to crime or severe weather, it may be worth investing in security window film. This can be especially true if you have a growing family and there are little ones in your home.

Should any emergencies arise, you won't have to worry about them getting injured by shards of glass.

Keep Cool in the Summer

The feel of the sun on your skin can be quite refreshing at times, but definitely not when it's in the middle of a blistering summer month.

When the temperature rises, it may cause your house to feel like a greenhouse, especially if you have lots of large window panes present. All that natural sunlight you let in will make it feel unbearable indoors.

Again, UV window tint is made to repel almost all UV rays, which means you won't get so hot while at home. So when it gets hot, you can keep cool and comfortable inside.

Save Money on Your Utility Bills

During the summer, without UV window tinting, you'd usually have to crank up your air conditioning to maintain a comfortable climate in your home. As a result, your utility bills probably skyrocket during the summer months.

While you do have to invest a little bit of money upfront to have window tinting done, it'll quickly pay for itself when you see how much money you'll save from it. During the hot upcoming summers, you won't have to touch the air conditioning dial much, which can keep your utility bills at more reasonable rates.

Get a Tax Credit

Did you know you can save even more money with window tinting by getting a tax credit for it?

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 allows you to get a 10% credit for getting this for your home. This can be a maximum of $500 credit.

So in addition to lowered utility bills, you'll also get some money back for tinting your house windows. Whatever money you spend upfront will be negligible when you take both of these factors into account. 

Have Residential Window Tinting Done on Your Home Today

Now that you know all the types and benefits of residential window tinting, what are you waiting for? You have nothing to lose and everything to gain from having this treatment for your home.

So get in touch with a professional to have your windows tinted. This small investment will pay for itself in no time when you see the energy you can save and the protection it provides.

Want to get residential window tinting? Then get a free estimate from us now! Tint To U has locations in Orland Park and Plainfield to better serve our customers.
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