Energy conservation is an important topic and so many business owners and homeowners are looking for ways to reduce their energy consumption. One such way this can be done is by applying window films so that you can control solar heat gain.

Windows films are thin films

That are made from ceramic, metal or polyester and you can apply this to interior or exterior surfaces of the window. You can also find different types of window films such as solar control films, decorative films, security films and insulating films. When it comes to solar control films, their primary objective is reducing the amount of solar heat coming into your building. The Eclipse Tint window films will lower your cooling costs and it will also protect the interiors from sun damage. The main reason for people investing in window films is that they can reduce solar heat gain. About 80 to 90% of solar radiation can be blocked by these films and this will contribute to consistent indoor temperatures. The films are able to reflect and absorb solar radiation. They will prevent excessive heat from coming into the building. This way, the need for air conditioning is reduced so that you can see a drop in your energy bills. As this excess heat is prevented, the strain on your HVAC system is reduced which will contribute to extending their durability.

Window films can also improve the insulation properties of the windows.

You can select low-emissivity window films so that the interior heat is reflected back into the room during the colder months. This will also block heat from entering the building in the warmer months. Those will help you maintain consistent indoor temperatures around the year so that you can actually reduce the costs for heating and cooling. You will have a comfortable living environment throughout the year and the cost for this will be significantly lower compared to windows without any films. You can further increase savings by incorporating other methods as well such as sealing the openings and improving insulation of the building envelope. Glare is minimised thanks to window films. These protect the interior furnishings from UV damage as well. The window films are able to filter out a considerable amount of the UV rays from the sun so that your furniture, artwork and flooring are protected from fading or deterioration. The aesthetic appeal of your furnishings will therefore be preserved and you can also extend their lifespan.

As glare is reduced, you will be able to improve productivity when you are working.

This is especially useful for an office with computer screens as it can be difficult to work with glare. Privacy and security are improved with window films as well. There are reflective films that will provide privacy in the daytime as it will be hard for passers-by to see into the building from the outside. But those inside can still have clear visibility. There are security films that will add a bit more protection to the building as these will hold shattered glass together so that it reduces injuries that can be sustained from fallen or flying glass shards.