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When it comes to shelling out the money for another home improvement project, is tinting house windows really worth it? Sure, tinting home windows might cut down on glare and heat gain during warmer months, but is the ROI worth the cost? 

As experts in different types of window treatments, we can help you weigh the pros and cons of tinted home windows. Of course product selection is crucial when it comes to maximizing your investment. But what many homeowners overlook is the importance of having the window treatment installed professionally. This can be the difference between decades of savings or a few short years before the tint needs replacing.  Are the windows in your home old, weak, or energy-inefficient? Treating windows with the right window film is one of the easiest and most economical ways to boost energy efficiency. But that’s not all. Certain types of window films are equipped with additional benefits for added reinforcement, and UV protection. Here are some of the pros of tinting home windows with the proper type of film.  

 Have you ever noticed how curtains, drapes, and upholstered furniture near the windows fade over time? This damage is the result of prolonged UV exposure from the sun. To combat this from occurring, some window film products deliver 99.9% UV blocking capabilities. 

 It’s no secret that if you sit by a window receiving direct sunlight, it’s going to feel warmer. That is unless the window is equipped with a sun control film. Such products are designed to block 97% of infrared light, which in turn can minimize AC-taxing heat gain all while enhancing comfort. 

 Low emissivity capabilities improve the insulation value of a typical single-pane window close to that of a double-pane window, and of a double-pane comparable to that of a triple-pane. This advanced yet invisible insulation technology helps retain heat keeping you warmer during colder months. 

 Taking the “pros” one step further, some window treatments are equipped with all of the latter benefits as well as added protection against forced break-ins and natural disasters. Not only do these safety and security films prevent shattering, but in the instance there is a break, the film helps hold the glass together, thereby preventing flying shards from causing injury. In many instances of forced entry attempts, these films will deter threats immediately. 

 While a lot of homeowners see the energy-saving benefits of investing in window tint, they don’t always take into consideration additional opportunities to recoup their investment. Under current legislation, the US Department of Energy allows you to claim up to 30% of the cost of a qualified product, including installation fees. 

Commercial window tinting has become more of a norm for many offices and homes. With almost everyone looking for ways to reduce energy costs by conserving energy, building contractors, and homeowners are taking solar window tinting rather seriously. Many consider this as the ultimate solution for reducing energy costs without compromising anything. If you too are considering the tint, then discussed below are some of the pros you should know about.

While we all love a well naturally lit space (at home or in the office), sun rays penetrating the large windows in office setups can raise room temperatures pretty fast. This forces the occupants to turn the cooling system higher just to keep temperatures low, which almost ways results in high energy bills. Solar window tinting, however, helps cut down on a number of UV rays entering the house, thus controlling the heat. The beauty in this is that the tint allows just enough light to pass through, hence no need to keep the lights on.

 As earlier mentioned, solar window tinting filters out UV rays and only allows enough light through into the house. This contributes to at least 40% in energy savings on cooling costs. This method is therefore more energy-efficient and cost-effective as compared to replacing your windows. 

  UV rays can have many adverse effects in your house/office. It may cause fading to your upholstery, carpets, furniture, drapery, and artwork as well. Computers, monitors and office equipment exposed to the same start fading off as well. 

 The solar window film not only keeps heat and the sun out but also gets rid of glare and softens the light in the room. This creates an even temperature and comfortable lighting for your eyes. 

 The window tint film holds the glass together hence preventing possible shattering. Broken window glass are dangerous as they can inflict injuries and cuts. Whether an accident or a burglary, you can be assured that there will be no shattered glass pieces lying all over. 

 Tax incentives and rebates from using commercial window tinting can help save you lots of money in the long run.  The returns on investment from solar window films is considerably high considering you won’t have to worry about high heating and cooling bills. It takes just under 3 years to start realizing the savings.