Window Tinting FAQ – What is Window Film? – Houston, TX

What is Window Film?

Window tinting film comes in all sorts of different materials and colors, all which are designed to keep your home, office or building cool and protected from the sun’s unwanted heat and ultra violet rays.

Window tinting film is made of a super thin polyester, designed to allow only certain amounts and wavelengths of light to pass though.  Depending on various properties of the material, like density, for example, more or less light will pass through.

Window tinting films are applied to the interior of your windows.  They bring plenty of sunlight into your home or work space, while blocking much of the sun’s heat and UV rays.

Most films are, for the most part, fairly invisible to the naked eye, allowing them to block unwanted sun rays and heat, but without obstructing your view.  For a home owner with a million dollar view, the last thing you want to do is make the view difficult to see and enjoy.

Window tinting film, also referred to as a “solar shield,” can reject over 80% of the sun’s heat.  In the summer months here in Houston, TX, for example, your air conditioning can be running all day long if you don’t have energy efficient window tinting film on your windows, as well as proper insulation in your walls and roof.  With window tinting film installed, your home says cooler, saving you money on your energy bill.

In winter, films retain heat for year-round comfort, saving you money on heating as well.

In addition to blocking and retaining heat, window tinting film can help block UV rays from entering your home and damaging your furniture, woodwork, and even art, like in this article about window tinting films that are keeping priceless artwork pristine for a home owner in Houston, TX.

If you need window tinting film for your home or business, give us a call today!

Written by: Advanced Energy Films – Houston, TX – Huper Optik Certified Dealer