Which Residential Window Tinting Film is Right For Your Home?

Window Kote Blogger • April 9, 2020

There's a residential window tinting film for everything! The right one can be used to protect your furniture, lower your electric bill, or for decoration.

We've all dealt with an annoying glare on the television as we watch our favorite TV show. Have you thought about the other ways un-tinted windows affect our homes?

The fact is, residential window tinting can reduce heat absorption in your home by almost 85%. Depending on the type of window tinting, it can add flair to your home or protect your loved ones from shattering glass.

The right home window tint can solve an array of problems. Which tint would work best for your home?

Keep reading to reveal all the wonders of home window tinting, and which type is best for you.

Types of Residential Window Tinting

Windows are the most vulnerable part of a house. Residential window tinting aims to halt those weaknesses.

There are three main types of window tint that serve three separate purposes. The one you choose depends on what your home's windows need.

First, we have a solar window tint. Its purpose is to make your home more energy-efficient.

When applied to your window, LLumar window film absorbs nearly all of the sun's UV rays. This comes with an array of benefits ranging from reduced glares on your television to regulated indoor temperatures.

Security tint is another type of window tint film for your home. Its purpose is to make your windows more durable.

With a security tint film, your window shouldn't shatter. Instead, it should break into two or three big pieces.

The last type of home window tinting is a decorative tint. Its purpose is to beautify a home, inside and outside.

What you need determines the right window tint for you. Keep in mind, some windows may not be compatible with solar window tinting.

Clear annealed windows that are thicker than ⅜-inch will absorb too much heat with solar tint. Clear annealed windows with more 50 percent heat-absorption won't work either.

Annealed tinted glass windows over ¼-thick won't work with solar tint, as well as insulated glass over 10 years old. If your window has seal failures, you won't be able to use solar tint.

Protect Your Furniture

Now you're educated on all the different types of window tint. It's time to go in-depth on what each tint can do.

As mentioned previously, solar polarized windows with LLumar window film can block over 99% of UV rays from the sun. It may surprise you how much UV rays affect the inside of your home.

UV rays break down chemicals, often called sun-damage. This is why your backyard swing set is a few shades lighter than it was years ago.

Many of the fabrics on your home furniture and decor contain fabric-dye and other chemicals. Over time, UV rays that seep through your windows will break down these chemicals, too.

UV Rays can also fade wood, wallpaper, and artworks.

To keep your home from fading, schedule a home window tinting service and get solar tint film.

Protect Your Wallet

Without solar window tint, your windows waste about 30% of the energy you use to heat and cool your home. That's 30% less you could be spending on your electricity bill each month.

It makes sense that solar tint keeps your home from getting too hot. It also keeps your home from getting too cold in the winter.

Aside from the money-saving factors, solar window tint can make your house more comfortable overall. No longer will you fight over who has to sit in the "hot spot' when the sun beats through the windows.

No more hiding behind shades or keeping the curtains closed. You can let the sun in without turning your home into an oven.

Protect Your Family

You should always feel safe and secure in your own home. Windows often compromise that security.

This is why you need a security tint film on your windows. It's made of thick, durable polyester and bonded by strong adhesives.

The security film makes your windows stronger than ever. The film makes it harder for intruders to penetrate your window.

Burglaries aren't so common, but inclement weather is bound to happen no matter where you live. Security film tint keeps your windows from shattering in the event of breakage during strong winds, hailstorms, or earthquakes.

Instead of breaking into thousands of shards, your window will break off into two or three big pieces. It'll keep your loved ones from serious injury and reduce the amount of clean-up.

Protect Your Aesthetic

Decorative window tints can add a lot of personality to your home, inside and out.

The most popular indoor window tints are used on shower doors. Tinted glass still lets in a lot of light but ensures maximum privacy.

You may also tint glass cabinet doors to cleverly hide clutter and private belongings. Even glass tables can be tinted to add decoration.

Exterior window tint is great for people who want to let light in but still have their privacy. Colored window tints can give your home a warm or cool mood, depending on your preference.

Inside or out, decorative window tint will give your home a personal touch unique to you.

Time to Tint

By now you should be aware of the different types of residential window tinting and the added benefits of each. Hopefully, we've helped you understand what tint would be best for your home according to your personal needs.

Get a free estimate for home window tinting from Window Kote Largo. With over 30 years of business under our belts, we'd be thrilled to protect your home with residential window tinting.

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