Let’s be honest, the windows of your home identify the look of your house. Yes, different architectural styles are important, but even so, the windows of a home are an integral part of those architectural styles.

In addition, there is little question that your home’s windows are the most important feature of your home. Why is that? Your windows give the exterior of your house a certain “look,” and inside serve to brighten your home, take away the feeling of being enclosed and detached from the world, and provide you with fresh air.

In short, your windows are arguably the most important part of your home both functionally and aesthetically.

That said, your home windows present a significant challenge for homeowners. They are the thinnest, most fragile, barrier between the interior of your home and the outside world. You can line your walls with insulation, but windows of course cannot be insulated in the same way. So, your windows end up being the points at which warm air escapes in the winter, and cool air escapes in the summer.

Indeed, many homeowners like yourself go through a great deal of frustration trying to keep your windows as sealed off from the elements as possible. That is because your gas and electric bill can get prohibitively expensive if you do not keep your windows sealed.  

So, what can you do to insulate those windows, and save money on energy? Residential window tinting of course. In this article, we will discuss the pros and cons of getting your home windows treated with residential window tinting film.   

If, after reading this article you have additional questions about window tint for your home, then look no farther than the best window tint shop in Calgary , Tint Tech .  We make sure that your tinting installation is done right, and we will help you protect your most important investment long into the future. Call Tint Tech , the best window tint shop in the area, for more information today at 1-403-968-8468, or be sure to fill out our online contact form . 

You have most likely heard of window tinting for cars. Well, residential window tinting is the same thing, except it is a window film that is manufactured specifically for flat home windows. What is great about residential window tinting is that it has all of the same energy-saving benefits as auto window tint.

The residential window film itself is a very thin, mostly plastic film (similar to a thin, clear screen guard for your smart phone), that is installed on the inside of your windows. 

No, residential window tinting does not mean that you need to have a “tint” on your windows. It is a common misconception that all “tinted” windows are dark. While the term “tint” implies a darkened window – because that was traditionally the purpose – the window films of today come in a variety of shades – including clear .

That means that you can have an insulating barrier on your home windows that is virtually invisible to people inside your home, and that allows you to enjoy the sunlight while saving energy.

If properly installed, window film in your home will reduce the heat of the sun coming through your windows, will reduce the glare from the sun (especially during certain times of the day when the sun can be particularly strong), and ultimately will reduce your energy costs. 

1. Save Energy in the Winter . Properly installed window film on your home’s windows will do something that windows have a tough time doing – keeping in the heat.  Of course, the goal during the cold winter days is to keep the heat inside your home.  Window film does an amazing job in that department, so much so that you will see a decrease in your heating bill by installing window film on your home windows.

2. Save Energy in the Summer .  We all know that an air conditioner – whether it is in your window or is a central air system – uses a great deal of electricity. It is probably the main electricity drain for your home in the summer. Because window film blocks up to 99% of UV rays, and up to 80% of the heat that comes into your home because of the sun, you will significantly reduce the amount of time your air conditioner needs to run. As a result, you save money and energy.  

3. Affordable .  Window film for your home is not an investment that will break the bank. In fact, it is a relatively low-cost way to gain lots of long-term energy-saving benefits. In fact, having an energy-efficient window film installed on your home’s windows will eventually pay for itself. Over the course of a few years, the reduction in your gas and electric bill will most likely pay for – several times over – the money you spent to install the window film.

Consider getting your home window film with Tint Tech . Tint Tech , Calgary’s best window tint shop, is focused on making sure that you have an easy installation, done right the first time.

We know how to make sure that you are 100% satisfied with our work so that you get the most out of your tinting job.  We at Tint Tech also provide energy saving and safety protections for your office with a wide selection of state-of-the-art architectural window films in addition to automotive window films.

We at Tint Tech take pride in the work we do.  We treat every car and home window as if it is our own. That’s what sets us apart from the competition. With our state-of-the-art protective film technology, we can protect your vehicle from sun and heat damage, and from chips and scuffs on your vehicle’s paint. We also increase the security of your glass and add privacy for car and home windows. And we can do it all for less money than you think.

Every staff member at Tint Tech of Calgary is a professional installer who will see your project through from start to finish. With over 45 years of combined experience among our professionals, Tint Tech guarantees that our work will be of the highest quality while ensuring your ultimate satisfaction. Call today to learn more at 1-403-968-8468 , or be sure to fill out our online contact form .