Comments on: Weatherization – Window Film vs Window Replacement http://www.tintcenter.com/blog/2009/09/weatherization-window-film-vs-window-replacement/ Comprehensive Window Film Guides with Reviews Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:46:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: pete erkeneff http://www.tintcenter.com/blog/2009/09/weatherization-window-film-vs-window-replacement/#comment-127 pete erkeneff Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:45:00 +0000 http://www.tintcenter.com/blog/?p=115#comment-127 For a FREE consultation of which types of window films are the best you can email me at valleyglass@msn.com -- If you prefer window blinds or shades for night time privacy, we can be of help in this area too. For a FREE consultation of which types of window films are the best you can email me at valleyglass@msn.com — If you prefer window blinds or shades for night time privacy, we can be of help in this area too.

]]> By: Pete Erkeneff http://www.tintcenter.com/blog/2009/09/weatherization-window-film-vs-window-replacement/#comment-126 Pete Erkeneff Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:38:00 +0000 http://www.tintcenter.com/blog/?p=115#comment-126 Most people think of tinting of their car or SUV. Tinting the windows of their home is nothing new. Glass tinting of some sort or another has been around since 1946. Some think that glass tinting started in the 1300's with stained glass. In any event, glass tinting can reduce solar absorption by as much as 85% depending on what type of glass you have. Thermal windows or dual pane windows still emit a lot of solar energy and can reduce solar absorption by as much as 50%. A few words of caution on dual panes windows: dark films can lead to fractures and /or seal failures, so you're limited as to which types of film you can use. Silver reflective films are the best with these windows for the most reduction of heat. The other matter is dual pane glass with argon gas inserted into the "dead air" leads to the best reduction of heat, so window tinting is not advised. If you have a glare problem here, some other kind of glare reduction is more appropriate like interior blinds or shades. Most people think of tinting of their car or SUV. Tinting the windows of their home is nothing new. Glass tinting of some sort or another has been around since 1946. Some think that glass tinting started in the 1300′s with stained glass. In any event, glass tinting can reduce solar absorption by as much as 85% depending on what type of glass you have. Thermal windows or dual pane windows still emit a lot of solar energy and can reduce solar absorption by as much as 50%. A few words of caution on dual panes windows: dark films can lead to fractures and /or seal failures, so you’re limited as to which types of film you can use. Silver reflective films are the best with these windows for the most reduction of heat. The other matter is dual pane glass with argon gas inserted into the “dead air” leads to the best reduction of heat, so window tinting is not advised. If you have a glare problem here, some other kind of glare reduction is more appropriate like interior blinds or shades.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.tintcenter.com/blog/2009/09/weatherization-window-film-vs-window-replacement/#comment-115 Michelle Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:35:00 +0000 http://www.tintcenter.com/blog/?p=115#comment-115 Thanks for talking about this! Windows are such huge energy hogs and so often people only talk about cfl lightbulbs and turning off power strips. Window film can be tricky to get right, but it is incredibly easy to install insulated cellular window shades! We offer honeycomb shades with a 10 year warranty, which will start saving you money instantly and are made in the USA. I've had many customers use film and still felt the need to purchase our shades. They help with noise reduction as well as keeping a space more comfortable in the summer and winter. Thanks for talking about this! Windows are such huge energy hogs and so often people only talk about cfl lightbulbs and turning off power strips.

Window film can be tricky to get right, but it is incredibly easy to install insulated cellular window shades! We offer honeycomb shades with a 10 year warranty, which will start saving you money instantly and are made in the USA. I’ve had many customers use film and still felt the need to purchase our shades. They help with noise reduction as well as keeping a space more comfortable in the summer and winter.

]]> By: Dave http://www.tintcenter.com/blog/2009/09/weatherization-window-film-vs-window-replacement/#comment-96 Dave Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:30:30 +0000 http://www.tintcenter.com/blog/?p=115#comment-96 Very interesting article! I never thought that tinting the windows of a house would make such a difference. Everyone seems to want new AC units or central air, but who knew that simply tinting your windows will actually keep the heat out from the start! Makes sense, just like in auto applications, but on a much larger scale. Very interesting article! I never thought that tinting the windows of a house would make such a difference. Everyone seems to want new AC units or central air, but who knew that simply tinting your windows will actually keep the heat out from the start! Makes sense, just like in auto applications, but on a much larger scale.

]]> By: kristine http://www.tintcenter.com/blog/2009/09/weatherization-window-film-vs-window-replacement/#comment-95 kristine Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:46:33 +0000 http://www.tintcenter.com/blog/?p=115#comment-95 I find this post really helpful. Thanks. I find this post really helpful. Thanks.

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