Benefits of Residential Window Tinting

When you think of window tinting you probably think of your car but you may not immediately think of your home’s windows.  Your home’s windows let in a lot of light and that also means they let in a lot of UV rays and heat from the sun.  There are many advantages to having your home’s windows tinted and below we explore the top 5 benefits of residential window tinting.

5 Benefits of Residential Window Tinting

1. Energy Efficiency

There are many different types of window tint film and some improve energy efficiency more than others but all window tint improves energy efficiency on some level.  Window tint minimizes the heating and cooling loss through windows that your home would typically experience which means you will spend less on the costs of heating and cooling your home throughout the year.  Additionally, it helps keep your home at a more comfortable temperature since there is not as much glare from the sun so you will not rely as much on your air conditioner.

2. Health

We all know that we should wear sunscreen and protective clothing when we go outside to protect our skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays but what about when you are inside your home?  If you sit near a window your skin is still being exposed to sun’s harmful rays but UV resistant window film can help provide the protective layer your windows need to reduce your skin’s sun exposure.

3. Safety

Homes are burglarized every day and many criminals gain access to a home by breaking a window.  There are many window films available that prevent a window from shattering so that it reduces the risk of your home being broken into and enhances your home’s overall security

4. Protects Furniture

As we already discussed, the sun’s UV rays are harmful for your skin even when you are inside your home and the same is true for your furniture.  Harsh sunlight can damage your furniture and upholstery by causing fading and discoloring but residential window tint can help protect your investment in furniture and upholstery by preventing sun damage.

5. Privacy

Many residential window tints maximize visibility to the outside from the inside of the home but minimize the ability to see into a home from the outside.  This is not only a safety enhancement but a privacy enhancement because people will not be able to see everything happening in your house when walking or driving by.