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Isn’t Window Tinting Just For Cars?

Friday, September 15th, 2023
American Solar Tinting Window Tinting Cars

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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Window Films For New Businesses

Friday, September 8th, 2023
American Solar Tinting Window Films New Businesses

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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Improving Your Business With Different Types of Window Films

Friday, August 4th, 2023
American Solar Tinting Improving Business with Window Films

Did you know you can improve your business with window films? It’s true, and we’re here to tell you how!

As a business owner, you know that thinking about your business and budget is a 24-hour job. You’re constantly looking for ways to improve your systems or make things more efficient to save on costs. One thing that you may not have thought of yet are the very many different uses of window films. First, you should know that there are several different types of window films, all with their own benefits, and each type could potentially help you improve something about your business. Read on to explore these potential uses of window films and how you could apply them to your particular small business.

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Are There Benefits Or Drawbacks To Mirrored Window Film?

Friday, July 28th, 2023
American Solar Tinting Mirrored Window Film

Is mirrored window film worth the investment? It has some great benefits for both homes and businesses, but the drawbacks should be considered before you commit.

There are lots of different options when it comes to window films for use in homes or businesses. The different films that are available have different uses and benefits. Films that tint windows and block UV rays can decrease the danger and damage of sun exposure while also helping to regulate cooling costs and promoting privacy. Security films protect people in the event of a broken window by containing the shards of glass. Decorative films have a variety of aesthetic uses and can improve curb appeal. One decorative film that has become popular on social media lately is one-way mirrored window film. But what are the benefits and drawbacks of such a window film?

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Beat That Summer Heat With Window Film

Friday, July 7th, 2023
American Solar Tinting Summer Heat Window Film

Window film can be an amazing addition to any home or business if installed correctly, helping you beat the summer heat and bolster privacy.

For all those people who love the summer and were complaining that we hadn’t really started to have summertime weather, you’ve finally gotten your wish. But for the people who would much rather be indoors with the AC running, it is pretty hot and miserable out there. If your HVAC system can’t keep up with the heat, there actually is something you can do to give it a hand. Installing UV filtering window films on your existing windows can help. Installing window films is much cheaper than replacing all of the older windows that you have. Plus, having these window films professionally installed will help you to avoid the common DIY issues that arise with the product and you will still get a product that helps save you money on the cost of cooling your home or commercial building.

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Is Safety Glass Worth The Investment?

Friday, May 12th, 2023
Is Safety Glass Worth The Investment?

Safety glass can be one possible upgrade that you can make to window and door glass to make it safer. But what exactly is it and how does it improve safety?

Whether you own a home, a business, or both, you’re probably always on the lookout for great ways to keep your property safe and secure. You want to protect both the goods and data that you store and the people that work or live on the property from all sorts of threats, including theft, damage from natural disasters, and more. Safety glass can be one possible upgrade that you can make to window and door glass to make it safer. But what exactly is it and how does it improve safety? Read on to find out. (more…)

Caring For Your Business Window Films

Friday, April 21st, 2023
Caring For Your Business Window Films

Maintaining window films needs to be an important part of the cleaning routine. Check out the do’s and don’t’s of caring for your business window films.

One of the biggest jobs when you own your own business is staying on top of trends and finding new, better ways to cut costs and increase revenue. One thing you may have been considering is improving your windows with commercial business tinting with window films. There are many benefits of commercial window tinting, including improved curb appeal, increased privacy for visitors or clients, and decreased energy costs. Depending on the type of window film, investing in business window tinting with window films might also improve the security of your property. Window films can even be used as part of a branding strategy. If you’re investing in something that can do so much for your business, you also need to learn how to care for it. Caring for and maintaining your business window films needs to be an important part of the cleaning routine you’ve established for the business. Check out some do’s and don’t’s of caring for your business window films. (more…)

How to Choose the Best Safety and Security Window Film for Your Business

Friday, April 7th, 2023
How to Choose the Best Safety and Security Window Film for Your Business

It’s worth investing in window film if you own a business and want to protect it from break-ins, vandalism, theft, forced entry, and even natural disasters.

Safety and security window film is a thin, polyester film applied to the surface of glass windows. It’s worth investing in this type of window film if you own a business and want to protect it from break-ins, vandalism, theft, forced entry, and even natural disasters. Safety and security window film also reduces the risk of shattered glass injuring employees or customers by holding glass shards together versus breaking them into a million pieces. Keep reading to learn more about choosing the best safety and security window film for your business.  (more…)

Enhance Your Business with Frosted Window Film

Friday, March 24th, 2023
Enhance Your Business with Frosted Window Film

Frosted window film is a cost-effective window treatment option for commercial businesses. Here is how frosted window film can enhance your company.

Frosted window film is a cost-effective window treatment option for commercial businesses. This type of window film has many excellent advantages, which we will explain. Here is how frosted window film can enhance your company.  (more…)

5 Signs Your Business Needs Commercial Window Film

Friday, March 10th, 2023
5 Signs Your Business Needs Commercial Window Film

What comes to mind when you first read “window tints”? Today, we’ll highlight commercial window film and signs that your business might need them.

What comes to mind when you first read “window tints”? Did you imagine a slick car with blacked-out windows? If so, this is a typical thought. Many people tint their car windows. However, many people are unaware that window tinting applies to homes and businesses. But today, we’ll highlight commercial window film and signs that your business might need them.  (more…)

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