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Window Tinting vs. Solar Screens

Friday, December 1st, 2023
American Solar Tinting vs. Solar Screens

Window tinting vs. solar screens—which is better? Consider the differences between these two options to determine which is best for your needs.

In the realm of home improvements, the battle against the sun’s relentless rays often leads us to two primary contenders: window tinting and solar screens. Both options aim to enhance comfort and energy efficiency while providing protection from UV rays, glare, and heat. However, delving into the nuances reveals distinct differences between the two.

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The Benefits of Professional Window Film Installation for Homeowners

Friday, November 17th, 2023
American Solar Tinting Professional Window Film Installation

Professional window film installation can ensure that you get the most out of your home window film or tinting.

When it comes to enhancing the comfort, energy efficiency, and overall aesthetics of your home, window film can be a game-changer. However, the key to unlocking its full potential lies in the installation process. While some homeowners may be tempted to take the DIY route, there are compelling reasons why opting for professional window film installation is a wise investment.

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The Benefits of Privacy Window Film for Your Bathroom

Thursday, November 9th, 2023
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Privacy window film is the perfect addition to any bathroom window.

Privacy is a crucial consideration in every home, and one area where it is particularly important is the bathroom. While maintaining a sense of openness and natural light is essential, finding the right balance between visibility and seclusion can be a challenge. One practical and stylish solution gaining popularity is the use of privacy window film.

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How to Maintain Window Film for a Lifetime of Clarity and Privacy

Friday, November 3rd, 2023
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It’s important to maintain your window film. If you don’t, it will become damaged and need to be replaced more often.

Window film is a versatile and cost-effective solution that offers privacy, energy efficiency, and protection against harmful UV rays. Whether you’ve recently installed window film in your home or office or you’re considering doing so, it’s essential to know how to maintain it to ensure its longevity and effectiveness.

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The Winter Benefits of Home Window Tinting

Friday, October 6th, 2023
American Solar Winter Benefits of Home Window Tinting

The winter benefits of home window tinting might surprise you—these highly versatile and affordable home additions can keep you cozy all year round.

As winter approaches and the temperature begins to drop, many homeowners start thinking about ways to keep their homes warm and cozy. While traditional methods like insulating walls and sealing gaps are essential, there’s one often-overlooked solution that can significantly enhance your home’s winter comfort: window tinting. Window tinting isn’t just for hot summer days; it offers numerous benefits during the winter season as well.

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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…)

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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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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How Window Films Can Protect Your Home

Friday, July 14th, 2023
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Window film can protect your home, your belongings, your family, and even you!

Your home is likely one of, if not the, biggest investment you’ve ever made. It’s not just the cost of the mortgage, but all the time and money you’ve put into improving, maintaining, and decorating the inside of the house. All of the time and money spent are what turned the simple house into the home that you love. It makes sense that you want to protect all of that investment. Professionally installing window films on your windows is one way to do that while also improving the curb appeal of your home. Window films have lots of surprising benefits, and how well they can protect the things in your home is one of them.

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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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