Many people do not realize the effect that UV radiation can have in the winter months, especially in snow covered areas. Our team can share insight into that field, and how our window film packages can minimize these effects for your vehicle, home, and office! In the image above, there is a visual that shows the effects of UV radiation hitting snow, and the comparison of when it hits you directly. It also shows how elevation increases radiation by 4% for each 300m increase in altitude! Auto Tinted windows during the winter months will minimize glare from snow and incoming headlights, increasing your visibility. Glare is actually intensified in the winter when the ground is covered by white snow or even just sleet and rain. Headlight glare can also be a big hazard with the later sunrises and earlier sunsets during winter. Window tint acts as an insulating layer by trapping interior heat inside the car in the winter. This helps you save money in fuel costs as you are not running your heater as much in extreme temperatures. So with an effective window film package for your automobile, you are able to increase visual safety, and lower fuel costs! Home Since the windows of most homes are so much less extensive than the walls, it should come as no surprise to learn that windows tend to have rather poor insulation. In the cooler months, this can be a serious issue since heat is fleeing through the windows on a constant basis, resulting in increasing heating bills. Residential window tinting can keep heat inside your home during winter for the very same reason that it can keep heat outside your home during warmer months. Simplified, the window tint film makes it easier for the window to reflect light and the heat that it carries. In winter, this same characteristic ensures that less light can escape through your windows once it is reflected off of the interior of your home. Office There are many ways to cut energy costs in the winter time and make sure that all of your employees stay warm. Window tint films are an inexpensive way to keep heat within the building. This will help to conserve energy. Window tint films also provide many other benefits. For example, you will get UV protection, you can shield your workspace with more security and privacy, and you will be able to protect your windows. You will also reduce the glare, and your employees will be more productive. All in all, the winter can cause as much problems with solar radiation as in the summer, and window films are the perfect resource to combat these effects. Contact our team today, and we will get you started on your own window film package for vehicle, home, and office in the winter months and more! Written by: Solar Perfection Window Tinting – Effort, Pennsylvania