Summer is here! Soaring temperatures and harsh sun rays can make a room full of windows an unpleasant place to relax. Window films can significantly increase the comfort of every room in your home as well as provide a variety of additional benefits. 1. Year-Round Energy Efficiency Two-thirds of sunlight entering double-pane windows becomes heat, …
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Virtually invisible low emissivity (low-e) window film allows your home to maintain its appearance without blocking views, making them a perfect solution for every home, including historic homes and homes in communities with strict HOA guidelines. As both a window insulation film and heat block window film, low-e films can save on energy costs year …
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The Atlanta metro area may be a bit too far inland to be directly affected by hurricanes, however that doesn’t mean that we don’t get some nasty storms. High winds and flying objects such as roof shingles, tree branches, and debris can break windows on impact. By adding shatter-resistant films to your windows you can …
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Low-Emissivity (Low-E) window films are virtually invisible, thin sheets of clear material which offer a wide variety of benefits, including: Improved energy efficiency and insulation Untreated windows are responsible for up to one-third of the average home’s total heating and cooling losses and they are responsible for up to 40% of total heating and cooling …
Windows brighten any home, provide a view to the outside, and allow fresh air to enter. They can also cause excessive energy waste. Heat entering through your home’s windows on a sunny day cannot escape. It accumulates and can lead to it actually becoming hotter inside your home than outside. This means your air conditioning …
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Windows brighten any home, provide a view to the outside, and allow fresh air to enter. They can also cause excessive energy waste. Heat entering through your home’s windows on a sunny day cannot escape. It accumulates and can lead to it actually becoming hotter inside your home than outside. This means your air conditioning …
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Two different types of light can enter the eye: ultra violet (UV) light and visible light. While visible light, such as sunlight, can be seen, UV light cannot and even on cloudy days when visible light is minimized, UV rays can still be high. Over time, exposure to UV rays can increase the occurrence of …
Billions of dollars are spent every year cleaning up graffiti in the United States. Graffiti or “tagging” can contribute to loss of revenue for businesses and give the perception of nearby criminals and/or gang activity. Properties located in neighborhoods abundant withgraffiti vandalismcan even lose up to 15% of their value, according to the National Association …
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Historical homes and buildings are preserved and restored for dozens of reasons. Often, these buildings represent the culture and history of a city or neighborhood by providing a link to the past. To maintain a building’s character and original facade while increasing energy efficiency during a preservation or restoration project, a building’s windows are often …
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Homeowners want their windows to allow in natural light but too much sunlight can have some negative effects on your health, your belongings, and your budget. Residential window tinting can reduce or eliminate these negative effects while increasing the comfort of your home. Here are the six main benefits of residential window tinting: 1. Skin …
