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Archive for September, 2023

Should You Replace Your Windows, Or Can Window Films Help?

Friday, September 29th, 2023
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Window films can update your windows so you don’t have to completely replace them.

It is finally officially fall! The summer is behind us, and one thing is certain: commercials for updating, upgrading, or replacing your windows are everywhere. With the coming cold weather, everyone is advertising that the best time to update those windows is now! But is replacing your windows completely the only way to update your windows? Fortunately, the answer is no – depending on the severity of the damage or the age of your windows. If your windows are still in relatively good condition, you may be able to enjoy many of the benefits of brand-new windows by simply installing new window films on your existing windows. (more…)

Posted in Safety Window Film

What Are The Maintenance Needs Of Your Tinted Home Windows?

Friday, September 22nd, 2023
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Learn how to care for your window films and tinted home windows.

Residential window tinting is becoming an increasingly popular choice for homeowners due to the incredible benefits provided by the process. Your home’s windows let in vital natural light, but the UV energy of that light can cause many problems, including heating up your home in the summer and fading your floors, rugs, and even art on the walls. Window films can also help to increase your privacy inside your home and even make the windows a little bit safer if they’re ever struck by something. Finally, window films make it easier to keep your windows clean – in fact, one commercial use for window films is as an anti-graffiti measure. So, with all of these benefits in mind, you’ll undoubtedly want to know how to take care of your tinted home windows so that you get the most use and value possible out of your investment. (more…)

Posted in Residential Window Tinting

Isn’t Window Tinting Just For Cars?

Friday, September 15th, 2023
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It’s a common belief that window tinting is really only for cars—but that assumption couldn’t be further from the truth!

Many people who have no personal experience with residential or commercial building window tinting assume that it is only for vehicles. All of us, at one time or another, have seen the cars that roll around with windows tinted so dark that you can’t see inside. We’ve all also heard the radio advertisements for shops offering to tint your car windows to make it easier to drive or keep the car cooler in the summer. That isn’t the only type of window tinting, however. In fact, it isn’t even the most popular type of window tinting. Tinting building windows, like those in your home or in a commercial building is overall the more common use for window tinting film. Let’s explore the differences between building window tinting and car window tinting. 

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Posted in Commercial Window Tinting, Residential Window Tinting

Window Films For New Businesses

Friday, September 8th, 2023
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Window films are perfect for new businesses because they can protect the business while offering potential customers information about it.

There are many different ways that your business can benefit from window films. Window films can be used to increase privacy inside your business, block harmful UV energy that can damage goods and drive up cooling costs, and be a valuable marketing tool. These benefits don’t have to wait for your business to be well-established either. If you are just starting out, or if you’re in the process of changing locations, you can use window films on the windows during construction and set up as well. In fact, you’ve probably seen businesses do this many times and never thought much of it: “Coming Soon” and “Pardon our dust while we remodel” are often emblazoned across windows during periods of construction. Let’s explore some interesting ways that you could use and benefit from window clings, specifically during periods of construction or renovation.

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Posted in Commercial Window Tinting

Understanding The Benefits Of Anti-Graffiti Film

Friday, September 1st, 2023
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Did you know about anti-graffiti film? If you’re just hearing about it, check out all the ways it benefits you!

By now, you’re aware of the many benefits of window films. These films can be cut to order and professionally installed in order to improve your windows and glass doors in any building, commercial or residential. The UV filtering films help protect belongings and lower cooling costs. The safety films help decrease the risks of broken glass if the window is ever struck. Decorative film can help increase privacy or be used for a whole host of marketing causes. There is one more important use for these films, however. If your commercial building is in an urban area, you may have found yourself dealing with graffiti. Graffiti and vandalism are an unfortunate reality of the world, but thankfully anti-graffiti film can help take the edge off of it. 

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Posted in Decorative Films, Safety Window Film

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