3 Key Reasons to Tint Your Home's Windows

Whether you want to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle or you want to decrease your monthly energy bills, window tint can help in a few different ways.

In the summer, heat seeps through your windows, increasing the temperature of the air, furniture, flooring, and even the walls. This increase in temperature leads to excess use of your air conditioner in an attempt to keep your home cool. The longer you run your AC, the more energy you will use.

In the winter, the opposite occurs. The heat inside your home will escape through your windows, resulting in an increase in how long you run your heat. Again, the longer you run your heating system, the more energy you will use.

Applying tint to your windows creates an extra layer of insulation between the outdoors and your home's interior. This reduces heat gain in the summer and heat loss in the winter. Considering an estimated 43 percent of a home's energy bill stems from heating and cooling, tinting the windows can be a smart investment for conserving energy and reducing your monthly bills.

Even though you may be inside your home, exposure to the sun's UV rays through the windows can add up, becoming a health hazard over time. With one in five Americans developing skin cancer by the age of 70, everyone should aim to protect their skin from the harmful effects of the sun.

Over the years, the sun's UV rays will also fade furniture, paint, carpeting, floors, window treatments, photos, and artwork. Depending on the specific type applied, window tint can block up to 99 percent of ultraviolet rays. This will not only help reduce your risk of sun exposure/skin cancer, but can also protect your home's interior and furniture.

If you are concerned about your health and your home, protect your health and home from the sun's UV rays using tint. 

Curb appeal is the first impression others see when they pass by or visit your home. The better your curb appeal is, the more valuable your home will be. Fortunately, tint is an inexpensive and worthwhile way to update your home's curb appeal.

For example, decorative tint can be used to give the appearance of frosting, glass etching, or stained glass. These decorative touches a great deal of appeal and value to your home without investing a large amount of time or money into completely replacing your windows. 

Solar window tinting is also an option to consider not only to block the sun's rays, but to also reduce glare. This reduction in glare improves the exterior look of your windows, but it also is beneficial when you watch television, work on the computer, or read.

Window tint is also available in a variety of colors and opacity levels, providing you with a variety of custom solutions that will complement your home's exterior with ease. No matter what kind of home you have, you’ll be able to find a tint that will accentuate your home’s style and appeal.

To conserve energy, reduce sun exposure, and enhance your home's curb appeal, consider investing in window tint. For more information or to get started tinting your home's windows, contact Solar Tint Inc today.